GREYS

Hyacinth Dream

#807388

RGB 128, 115, 136 · HSL 277°, 8%, 49% · CMYK 6, 15, 0, 47

Hyacinth Dream is #807388 in HEX — rgb(128, 115, 136), hsl(277°, 8%, 49%), cmyk(6%, 15%, 0%, 47%).

Hyacinth Dream pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 277°, 8%, 49%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces — as the project's quiet backbone. Reads best alongside white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents.

Color Codes

HEX#807388

RGB128, 115, 136

HSL277°, 8%, 49%

HSV277°, 15%, 53%

CMYK6, 15, 0, 47

Decimal8418184

CSS RGBrgb(128, 115, 136)

CSS HSLhsl(277, 8%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Dancing in the Spring C-1290

ΔE 1.8 · #7B7288

Hallman-Lindsay

Dancing In The Spring 1291

ΔE 2.1 · #7B7289

Dulux

Violet Tone S49B5

ΔE 2.2 · #84768E

Behr

Composers Magic MQ5-37

ΔE 2.3 · #7A6F82

Sherwin-Williams

Mythical SW6550

ΔE 2.8 · #7E778E

PPG

Plum Shade 1173-6

ΔE 3.6 · #78738B

Valspar

Turbid Amethyst 4002-4B

ΔE 3.9 · #7E7889

Benjamin Moore

Tropical 2117-40

ΔE 4.7 · #867E90

Kilz

Jupiter RA290-01

ΔE 5 · #8B8095

Dunn-Edwards

Muted Berry DE5977

ΔE 5.7 · #91788C

RAL

Pearl Black Berry 4012

ΔE 6.6 · #6C6881

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 7.2 · #8B859D

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 8.5 · #8D8089

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 14.2 · #8B8A8C

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 14.3 · #889099

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 14.6 · #878787

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral blue undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#807388

#7B8773

Analogous

#757387

#807388

#877385

Triadic

#807388

#877F73

#73877F

Split-Complementary

#807388

#858773

#738775

Tetradic

#807388

#877573

#7B8773

#738587

Monochromatic

#312D34

#58505E

#807388

#A59CAB

#CAC5CE

Rectangle

#807388

#87737B

#7B8773

#73877F

Compound

#807388

#877385

#7B8773

#738775

Variations

Lighter

#998F9F

#B2ACB6

#D2CFD4

Darker

#665C6C

#463F4B

#29242C

Saturation

#7E7A80

#7F7387

#8D39C0

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms

Best Uses

walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces

Pairs With

white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

4.44:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.73:1

Deuteranopia

#807388

#757A88

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#807388

#757586

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#807388

#7E7775

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Hyacinth Dream gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#9F8381

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#807388

Daylight 5500K

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

#8D88A5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#648550

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: #807388;

CSS — background

background-color: #807388;

CSS Variable

--color-hyacinth-dream: #807388;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hyacinth-dream': '#807388' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#807388] text-[#807388]

SCSS

$hyacinth-dream: #807388;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #807388?

#807388 is Hyacinth Dream, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #807388 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hyacinth Dream?

Hyacinth Dream works well in living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms. Designers typically use it for walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces.

What colors pair well with Hyacinth Dream?

Hyacinth Dream pairs naturally with white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Hyacinth Dream?

You can download Hyacinth Dream 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 Hyacinth Dream?

The hex code is #807388. In RGB it's 128, 115, 136, and in HSL it's 277°, 8%, 49%.

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