BLUES

Pannikin

#7895CC

RGB 120, 149, 204 · HSL 219°, 45%, 64% · CMYK 41, 27, 0, 20

Pannikin is #7895CC in HEX — rgb(120, 149, 204), hsl(219°, 45%, 64%), cmyk(41%, 27%, 0%, 20%).

Pannikin pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 219°, 45%, 64%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#7895CC

RGB120, 149, 204

HSL219°, 45%, 64%

HSV219°, 41%, 80%

CMYK41, 27, 0, 20

Decimal7902668

CSS RGBrgb(120, 149, 204)

CSS HSLhsl(219, 45%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Royal Regatta K-98

ΔE 1.8 · #7694CE

Valspar

Blue Shock 4005-10B

ΔE 2 · #7F97CC

Dulux

Pannikin S41H4 · SB8E1

ΔE 2.3 · #7898CC

Benjamin Moore

Brazilian 817

ΔE 2.5 · #6F95CD

Behr

Monarchy S560-4

ΔE 4 · #879CD1

Hallman-Lindsay

Bashful Blue 611

ΔE 4.2 · #6994CF

PPG

Blue Hyacinth 1245-5

ΔE 4.6 · #8394C5

Dunn-Edwards

Blue Cue DE5892

ΔE 5.9 · #84A5DC

Kilz

Serendipity RB260-02

ΔE 6.8 · #838EBD

Sherwin-Williams

Dahlia SW6816

ΔE 7.7 · #8B98C4

Farrow & Ball

Cook's Blue 237

ΔE 11.9 · #6A90B4

RAL

Light Blue 5012

ΔE 12.7 · #3B83BD

IKEA

IKEA086 86

ΔE 13.9 · #748DAC

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 15.7 · #9B8CB5

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 16.9 · #8FA4BF

Colorhouse

Water .05 Water-05

ΔE 27.8 · #82979D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#7895CC

#CDB07A

Analogous

#7AC0CD

#7895CC

#867ACD

Triadic

#7895CC

#CD7A97

#97CD7A

Split-Complementary

#7895CC

#CD867A

#C0CD7A

Tetradic

#7895CC

#CD7AC0

#CDB07A

#7ACD86

Monochromatic

#304B7E

#456CB5

#7895CC

#B1C2E2

#E9EEF7

Rectangle

#7895CC

#B07ACD

#CDB07A

#97CD7A

Compound

#7895CC

#867ACD

#CDB07A

#C0CD7A

Variations

Lighter

#95ACD7

#B3C2DD

#D5DCE9

Darker

#4871BD

#2D4C86

#192C4F

Saturation

#979FB0

#7A97CD

#618FE6

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

3.01:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.97:1

Deuteranopia

#7895CC

#7D92CD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7895CC

#9191C6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7895CC

#729F98

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Pannikin 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

#999CB4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7895CC

Daylight 5500K

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

#87A1D8

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.

#B7985E

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: #7895CC;

CSS — background

background-color: #7895CC;

CSS Variable

--color-pannikin: #7895CC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pannikin': '#7895CC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7895CC] text-[#7895CC]

SCSS

$pannikin: #7895CC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7895CC?

#7895CC is Pannikin, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #7895CC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pannikin?

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

What colors pair well with Pannikin?

Pannikin 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 Pannikin?

You can download Pannikin 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 Pannikin?

The hex code is #7895CC. In RGB it's 120, 149, 204, and in HSL it's 219°, 45%, 64%.

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