BLUES

Poolhouse

#8095A0

RGB 128, 149, 160 · HSL 201°, 14%, 56% · CMYK 20, 7, 0, 37

Poolhouse is #8095A0 in HEX — rgb(128, 149, 160), hsl(201°, 14%, 56%), cmyk(20%, 7%, 0%, 37%).

Poolhouse pulls into the mid-tone end of the blues spectrum — HSL 201°, 14%, 56%. 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#8095A0

RGB128, 149, 160

HSL201°, 14%, 56%

HSV201°, 20%, 63%

CMYK20, 7, 0, 37

Decimal8426912

CSS RGBrgb(128, 149, 160)

CSS HSLhsl(201, 14%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Poolhouse SW7603

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Polaris 1649

ΔE 0.9 · #7D949F

PPG

Seastone 10-11

ΔE 1.3 · #8398A4

Kilz

Totally Scientific RD270-02

ΔE 1.4 · #7D96A1

Dulux

Clouded Sky S35A3

ΔE 1.8 · #7D94A2

Behr

Rainy Season MQ5-27

ΔE 1.9 · #8399A2

Vista Paint

In Good Taste C-504

ΔE 2.6 · #8998A3

Hallman-Lindsay

In Good Taste 505

ΔE 2.6 · #8999A4

Colorhouse

Water .05 Water-05

ΔE 2.9 · #82979D

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Storm DE5822

ΔE 2.9 · #8599A8

Farrow & Ball

Stone Blue 86

ΔE 3.2 · #7997A1

Valspar

Pulitzer Blue 4008-4A

ΔE 3.9 · #768D9C

IKEA

IKEA158 158

ΔE 4.3 · #7C9195

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 4.8 · #889099

RAL

Silver Grey 7001

ΔE 6 · #8A9597

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 10.5 · #878787

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

#8095A0

#9F8A7F

Analogous

#7F9F9A

#8095A0

#7F849F

Triadic

#8095A0

#9F7F94

#949F7F

Split-Complementary

#8095A0

#9F7F84

#9F9A7F

Tetradic

#8095A0

#9A7F9F

#9F8A7F

#849F7F

Monochromatic

#39454C

#5A6D77

#8095A0

#ABB8BF

#D6DDE0

Rectangle

#8095A0

#8A7F9F

#9F8A7F

#949F7F

Compound

#8095A0

#7F849F

#9F8A7F

#9F9A7F

Variations

Lighter

#99A9B2

#B4BEC4

#D4D9DC

Darker

#617783

#42525B

#263035

Saturation

#8A9094

#7F949F

#4FA2CF

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

3.12:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.72:1

Deuteranopia

#8095A0

#8B8FA1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8095A0

#92929F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8095A0

#809695

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Poolhouse 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

#9F9C93

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8095A0

Daylight 5500K

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

#8DA1B7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#98705B

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: #8095A0;

CSS — background

background-color: #8095A0;

CSS Variable

--color-poolhouse: #8095A0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'poolhouse': '#8095A0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8095A0] text-[#8095A0]

SCSS

$poolhouse: #8095A0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8095A0?

#8095A0 is Poolhouse, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #8095A0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Poolhouse?

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

What colors pair well with Poolhouse?

Poolhouse 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 Poolhouse?

You can download Poolhouse 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 Poolhouse?

The hex code is #8095A0. In RGB it's 128, 149, 160, and in HSL it's 201°, 14%, 56%.

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