BLUES

Celestial Horizon

#7C94B3

RGB 124, 148, 179 · HSL 214°, 27%, 59% · CMYK 31, 17, 0, 30

Celestial Horizon is #7C94B3 in HEX — rgb(124, 148, 179), hsl(214°, 27%, 59%), cmyk(31%, 17%, 0%, 30%).

Celestial Horizon pulls into the mid-tone end of the blues spectrum — HSL 214°, 27%, 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#7C94B3

RGB124, 148, 179

HSL214°, 27%, 59%

HSV214°, 31%, 70%

CMYK31, 17, 0, 30

Decimal8164531

CSS RGBrgb(124, 148, 179)

CSS HSLhsl(214, 27%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Celestial Horizon 589

Exact match

Vista Paint

Celestial Horizon C-588

ΔE 0.4 · #7B93B2

Dunn-Edwards

Denim Tradition DE5885

ΔE 1.3 · #7F97B5

Dulux

Ashton Skies S40D4

ΔE 1.8 · #7B90B0

Valspar

Splendid Blue 4004-6A

ΔE 2.1 · #7795B3

Behr

Mystery MQ5-51

ΔE 2.7 · #8098B3

IKEA

IKEA086 86

ΔE 2.8 · #748DAC

Kilz

Purple Wish RB270-01

ΔE 2.8 · #8597B8

PPG

Evening Hush 1165-5

ΔE 3.7 · #7B8CA8

Sherwin-Williams

Bluesy Note SW9064

ΔE 3.7 · #7C9AB5

Benjamin Moore

Steel 823

ΔE 4.4 · #889FC0

Farrow & Ball

Cook's Blue 237

ΔE 5.3 · #6A90B4

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 6.7 · #8FA4BF

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 13.2 · #889099

Colorhouse

Water .05 Water-05

ΔE 14.2 · #82979D

RAL

Pigeon Blue 5014

ΔE 14.6 · #606E8C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#7C94B3

#B39A7A

Analogous

#7AAFB3

#7C94B3

#7E7AB3

Triadic

#7C94B3

#B37A93

#93B37A

Split-Complementary

#7C94B3

#B37E7A

#AFB37A

Tetradic

#7C94B3

#B37AAF

#B39A7A

#7AB37E

Monochromatic

#36475E

#526C8E

#7C94B3

#ABBACF

#DBE2EB

Rectangle

#7C94B3

#9A7AB3

#B39A7A

#93B37A

Compound

#7C94B3

#7E7AB3

#B39A7A

#AFB37A

Variations

Lighter

#95A8C2

#B2BECF

#D3D9E1

Darker

#56749A

#3A4F6B

#212E3F

Saturation

#8E959F

#7A93B3

#548ED9

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

3.11:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.74:1

Deuteranopia

#7C94B3

#8490B4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7C94B3

#9090AF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7C94B3

#799995

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Celestial Horizon 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

#9C9CA1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7C94B3

Daylight 5500K

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

#8AA1C6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEC

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.

#A08460

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: #7C94B3;

CSS — background

background-color: #7C94B3;

CSS Variable

--color-celestial-horizon: #7C94B3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'celestial-horizon': '#7C94B3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7C94B3] text-[#7C94B3]

SCSS

$celestial-horizon: #7C94B3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7C94B3?

#7C94B3 is Celestial Horizon, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #7C94B3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Celestial Horizon?

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

What colors pair well with Celestial Horizon?

Celestial Horizon 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 Celestial Horizon?

You can download Celestial Horizon 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 Celestial Horizon?

The hex code is #7C94B3. In RGB it's 124, 148, 179, and in HSL it's 214°, 27%, 59%.

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