BLUES

Stratus

#8193AA

RGB 129, 147, 170 · HSL 214°, 19%, 59% · CMYK 24, 14, 0, 33

Stratus is #8193AA in HEX — rgb(129, 147, 170), hsl(214°, 19%, 59%), cmyk(24%, 14%, 0%, 33%).

Stratus pulls into the mid-tone end of the blues spectrum — HSL 214°, 19%, 59%. 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#8193AA

RGB129, 147, 170

HSL214°, 19%, 59%

HSV214°, 24%, 67%

CMYK24, 14, 0, 33

Decimal8491946

CSS RGBrgb(129, 147, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(214, 19%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Dried Lavender SW9072

ΔE 1.5 · #8595AA

Dulux

Cabaret Charm S38D4

ΔE 1.6 · #7C8FA6

PPG

Blueberry Muffin 1164-5

ΔE 1.7 · #8290A6

Behr

Box Office N550-5

ΔE 1.9 · #7E8EA5

Vista Paint

North Sea C-624

ΔE 2.3 · #8599AF

Valspar

Gray Lavender 4005-4A

ΔE 2.5 · #7C8DA2

Benjamin Moore

Flower CSP-530

ΔE 3.1 · #8791A5

Hallman-Lindsay

North Sea 625

ΔE 3.1 · #859BB1

Kilz

Vintage Indigo TB-48

ΔE 3.1 · #8396A8

Dunn-Edwards

Downpour DE5871

ΔE 3.2 · #819AB1

IKEA

IKEA121 121

ΔE 4.1 · #8896B3

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 6.7 · #8FA4BF

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 8.5 · #889099

Farrow & Ball

Stone Blue 86

ΔE 8.8 · #7997A1

Colorhouse

Water .05 Water-05

ΔE 9.9 · #82979D

RAL

Telegrey 2 7046

ΔE 10.7 · #82898F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

#8193AA

#AA9983

Analogous

#83A8AA

#8193AA

#8583AA

Triadic

#8193AA

#AA8394

#94AA83

Split-Complementary

#8193AA

#AA8583

#A8AA83

Tetradic

#8193AA

#AA83A8

#AA9983

#83AA85

Monochromatic

#3C4858

#5B6D86

#8193AA

#B0BBC9

#DEE2E8

Rectangle

#8193AA

#9983AA

#AA9983

#94AA83

Compound

#8193AA

#8583AA

#AA9983

#A8AA83

Variations

Lighter

#9BA9BB

#B6BFCA

#D6DADF

Darker

#607590

#415064

#262F3B

Saturation

#90969C

#8394AA

#588ED5

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

3.14:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.69:1

Deuteranopia

#8193AA

#8790AB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8193AA

#9090A7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8193AA

#7F9794

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Stratus 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

#A09B9B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8193AA

Daylight 5500K

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

#8DA0BF

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.

#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: #8193AA;

CSS — background

background-color: #8193AA;

CSS Variable

--color-stratus: #8193AA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'stratus': '#8193AA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8193AA] text-[#8193AA]

SCSS

$stratus: #8193AA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8193AA?

#8193AA is Stratus, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #8193AA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Stratus?

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

What colors pair well with Stratus?

Stratus 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 Stratus?

You can download Stratus 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 Stratus?

The hex code is #8193AA. In RGB it's 129, 147, 170, and in HSL it's 214°, 19%, 59%.

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