BLUES

Distant Sky

#6F8DAF

RGB 111, 141, 175 · HSL 212°, 29%, 56% · CMYK 37, 19, 0, 31

Distant Sky is #6F8DAF in HEX — rgb(111, 141, 175), hsl(212°, 29%, 56%), cmyk(37%, 19%, 0%, 31%).

Distant Sky pulls into the mid-tone end of the blues spectrum — HSL 212°, 29%, 56%. 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#6F8DAF

RGB111, 141, 175

HSL212°, 29%, 56%

HSV212°, 37%, 69%

CMYK37, 19, 0, 31

Decimal7310767

CSS RGBrgb(111, 141, 175)

CSS HSLhsl(212, 29%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Distant Sky S39D4

ΔE 1.5 · #6F8FAF

Vista Paint

Postcard Perfect K-114

ΔE 2 · #6E91B3

Behr

Deep Smoke Signal 610F-6

ΔE 2 · #6F89A9

Hallman-Lindsay

Heavenly Sky 618

ΔE 2.2 · #6B90B3

IKEA

IKEA086 86

ΔE 2.2 · #748DAC

Kilz

Just Chill RC150-01

ΔE 2.4 · #6888AC

Benjamin Moore

Mariner's CC-876

ΔE 2.4 · #6C8EB4

Farrow & Ball

Cook's Blue 237

ΔE 2.6 · #6A90B4

Sherwin-Williams

Scanda SW6529

ΔE 3.2 · #6B8CA9

Dunn-Edwards

Ocean City DE5879

ΔE 3.6 · #7896BA

Valspar

Splendid Blue 4004-6A

ΔE 3.8 · #7795B3

PPG

Evening Hush 1165-5

ΔE 5.1 · #7B8CA8

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 10.3 · #8FA4BF

RAL

Pigeon Blue 5014

ΔE 12.4 · #606E8C

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 15.6 · #889099

Colorhouse

Water .05 Water-05

ΔE 16.5 · #82979D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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

#6F8DAF

#AF916E

Analogous

#6EADAF

#6F8DAF

#706EAF

Triadic

#6F8DAF

#AF6E8D

#8DAF6E

Split-Complementary

#6F8DAF

#AF706E

#ADAF6E

Tetradic

#6F8DAF

#AF6EAD

#AF916E

#6EAF70

Monochromatic

#2F4156

#4A6787

#6F8DAF

#A0B4CA

#D1DBE6

Rectangle

#6F8DAF

#916EAF

#AF916E

#8DAF6E

Compound

#6F8DAF

#706EAF

#AF916E

#ADAF6E

Variations

Lighter

#8BA4BF

#ABBBCC

#D0D7E0

Darker

#4F7095

#354D68

#1E2D3D

Saturation

#858E99

#6E8DAF

#468AD7

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

3.44:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.10:1

Deuteranopia

#6F8DAF

#7A88B0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6F8DAF

#8888AB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6F8DAF

#6C938E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Distant Sky 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

focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#93969E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6F8DAF

Daylight 5500K

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

#809BC3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEC

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.

#987B5B

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: #6F8DAF;

CSS — background

background-color: #6F8DAF;

CSS Variable

--color-distant-sky: #6F8DAF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'distant-sky': '#6F8DAF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6F8DAF] text-[#6F8DAF]

SCSS

$distant-sky: #6F8DAF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6F8DAF?

#6F8DAF is Distant Sky, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #6F8DAF warm or cool?

Distant Sky reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Distant Sky?

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

What colors pair well with Distant Sky?

Distant Sky 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 Distant Sky?

You can download Distant Sky 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 Distant Sky?

The hex code is #6F8DAF. In RGB it's 111, 141, 175, and in HSL it's 212°, 29%, 56%.

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