BLUES

Aromatic

#706986

RGB 112, 105, 134 · HSL 254°, 12%, 47% · CMYK 16, 22, 0, 47

Aromatic is #706986 in HEX — rgb(112, 105, 134), hsl(254°, 12%, 47%), cmyk(16%, 22%, 0%, 47%).

Aromatic pulls into the mid-tone end of the blues spectrum — HSL 254°, 12%, 47%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#706986

RGB112, 105, 134

HSL254°, 12%, 47%

HSV254°, 22%, 53%

CMYK16, 22, 0, 47

Decimal7367046

CSS RGBrgb(112, 105, 134)

CSS HSLhsl(254, 12%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Purple Rain 1174-6

ΔE 1.1 · #736A86

Behr

Hyacinth Arbor PPU16-18

ΔE 1.2 · #6C6784

Vista Paint

Vintage Velvet K-49

ΔE 2 · #6B6681

Dulux

Amethyst Gem S44C6

ΔE 2.4 · #766985

RAL

Pearl Black Berry 4012

ΔE 2.8 · #6C6881

Kilz

Regal Purple RA130-02

ΔE 3.5 · #70627F

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Gumball DE5950

ΔE 3.7 · #6A6283

Hallman-Lindsay

Grapes Of Wrath 1284

ΔE 3.7 · #65627D

Sherwin-Williams

Wood Violet SW6557

ΔE 3.8 · #7A6B85

Valspar

Success 4001-8C

ΔE 4.8 · #655D7A

Benjamin Moore

French 1427 · CC-960

ΔE 5 · #6A6E87

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 6.7 · #636E8F

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 11.4 · #8B859D

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 16.2 · #9B8CB5

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 17.2 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 18.5 · #4C6A74

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#706986

#808669

Analogous

#697186

#706986

#7F6986

Triadic

#706986

#867069

#698670

Split-Complementary

#706986

#867F69

#718669

Tetradic

#706986

#866971

#808669

#69867F

Monochromatic

#292631

#4C485B

#706986

#9892AA

#C1BDCB

Rectangle

#706986

#866980

#808669

#698670

Compound

#706986

#7F6986

#808669

#718669

Variations

Lighter

#8C86A0

#A9A6B6

#CECCD4

Darker

#59546C

#3D394B

#24212C

Saturation

#76747C

#706986

#5435BB

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

5.18:1

vs Black

4.05:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#706986

#676E86

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#706986

#6A6A83

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#706986

#6D6E6B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Aromatic 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

#937B80

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#706986

Daylight 5500K

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

#8180A4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#737F4C

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #706986;

CSS — background

background-color: #706986;

CSS Variable

--color-aromatic: #706986;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aromatic': '#706986' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#706986] text-[#706986]

SCSS

$aromatic: #706986;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #706986?

#706986 is Aromatic, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #706986 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aromatic?

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

What colors pair well with Aromatic?

Aromatic 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 Aromatic?

You can download Aromatic 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 Aromatic?

The hex code is #706986. In RGB it's 112, 105, 134, and in HSL it's 254°, 12%, 47%.

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