BLUES

Lapis Lazuli

#6A8FC2

RGB 106, 143, 194 · HSL 215°, 42%, 59% · CMYK 45, 26, 0, 24

Lapis Lazuli is #6A8FC2 in HEX — rgb(106, 143, 194), hsl(215°, 42%, 59%), cmyk(45%, 26%, 0%, 24%).

Lapis Lazuli pulls into the mid-tone end of the blues spectrum — HSL 215°, 42%, 59%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#6A8FC2

RGB106, 143, 194

HSL215°, 42%, 59%

HSV215°, 45%, 76%

CMYK45, 26, 0, 24

Decimal6983618

CSS RGBrgb(106, 143, 194)

CSS HSLhsl(215, 42%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Lapis Lazuli HDC-MD-02

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Waterloo CSP-555

ΔE 2.6 · #608FC3

Valspar

Mountain Lake 4006-8B

ΔE 3.1 · #6689B8

Dulux

Cool Touch S40F4

ΔE 3.6 · #7298C9

Vista Paint

Himalaya Sky C-596

ΔE 4.2 · #7594C1

PPG

Kimono 1166-5

ΔE 4.5 · #6D86B6

Hallman-Lindsay

Himalaya Sky 597

ΔE 4.5 · #7695C2

Sherwin-Williams

Perfect Periwinkle SW9065

ΔE 6.4 · #6487B0

Kilz

Coast Drive TB-46

ΔE 7.7 · #599ACD

Farrow & Ball

Cook's Blue 237

ΔE 8.8 · #6A90B4

Dunn-Edwards

Blue Cue DE5892

ΔE 8.9 · #84A5DC

RAL

Light Blue 5012

ΔE 9.8 · #3B83BD

IKEA

IKEA086 86

ΔE 11.5 · #748DAC

Kobra

Blue 29

ΔE 13.9 · #1882B4

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 16.4 · #8FA4BF

Colorhouse

Water .05 Water-05

ΔE 25.9 · #82979D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

Reads as a cool blue with a violet undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#6A8FC2

#C29E6B

Analogous

#6BBBC2

#6A8FC2

#726BC2

Triadic

#6A8FC2

#C26B8F

#8FC26B

Split-Complementary

#6A8FC2

#C2726B

#BBC26B

Tetradic

#6A8FC2

#C26BBB

#C29E6B

#6BC272

Monochromatic

#2B4569

#41689F

#6A8FC2

#A1B8D9

#D7E1EF

Rectangle

#6A8FC2

#9E6BC2

#C29E6B

#8FC26B

Compound

#6A8FC2

#726BC2

#C29E6B

#BBC26B

Variations

Lighter

#88A6CE

#AABDD7

#D0D9E5

Darker

#4370AD

#2D4C79

#192C47

Saturation

#8994A4

#6B8FC2

#4C8AE1

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry

Pairs With

warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.32:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.32:1

Deuteranopia

#6A8FC2

#758AC3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6A8FC2

#8A8ABC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6A8FC2

#649891

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Lapis Lazuli lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

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How it looks under different light

#8F98AD

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#6A8FC2

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#7C9DD1

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#E9EAEC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#AD8753

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #6A8FC2;

CSS — background

background-color: #6A8FC2;

CSS Variable

--color-lapis-lazuli: #6A8FC2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lapis-lazuli': '#6A8FC2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6A8FC2] text-[#6A8FC2]

SCSS

$lapis-lazuli: #6A8FC2;

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#6B8DB3 · ΔE 7.5

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#5B7EB7 · ΔE 7.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6A8FC2?

#6A8FC2 is Lapis Lazuli, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #6A8FC2 warm or cool?

Lapis Lazuli reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Lapis Lazuli?

Lapis Lazuli works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Lapis Lazuli?

Lapis Lazuli pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Lapis Lazuli?

You can download Lapis Lazuli on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Lapis Lazuli?

The hex code is #6A8FC2. In RGB it's 106, 143, 194, and in HSL it's 215°, 42%, 59%.

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