BLUES

Washed Denim

#819DBE

RGB 129, 157, 190 · HSL 212°, 32%, 63% · CMYK 32, 17, 0, 25

Washed Denim is #819DBE in HEX — rgb(129, 157, 190), hsl(212°, 32%, 63%), cmyk(32%, 17%, 0%, 25%).

Washed Denim pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 212°, 32%, 63%. 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#819DBE

RGB129, 157, 190

HSL212°, 32%, 63%

HSV212°, 32%, 75%

CMYK32, 17, 0, 25

Decimal8494526

CSS RGBrgb(129, 157, 190)

CSS HSLhsl(212, 32%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Violet Shadow 620F-4

ΔE 1 · #839CBD

Benjamin Moore

Steel 823

ΔE 1.9 · #889FC0

Vista Paint

John's Blue C-616

ΔE 1.9 · #829FBD

PPG

Alaskan Blue 1162-4

ΔE 2 · #7E9EC2

Dunn-Edwards

Denim Tradition DE5885

ΔE 2.8 · #7F97B5

Dulux

Cotton Cardigan S38F4

ΔE 3.3 · #7598B8

Kilz

Lake Periwinkle RC170-02

ΔE 3.4 · #7E9EC5

Hallman-Lindsay

John's Blue 617

ΔE 3.5 · #82A3C0

Valspar

Splendid Blue 4004-6A

ΔE 3.7 · #7795B3

Sherwin-Williams

Bluesy Note SW9064

ΔE 3.8 · #7C9AB5

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 4.9 · #8FA4BF

IKEA

IKEA121 121

ΔE 5.1 · #8896B3

Farrow & Ball

Cook's Blue 237

ΔE 6.4 · #6A90B4

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 15.1 · #889099

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 15.4 · #9DA1AA

Colorhouse

Water .05 Water-05

ΔE 15.4 · #82979D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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

#819DBE

#BFA382

Analogous

#82BDBF

#819DBE

#8482BF

Triadic

#819DBE

#BF829F

#9FBF82

Split-Complementary

#819DBE

#BF8482

#BDBF82

Tetradic

#819DBE

#BF82BD

#BFA382

#82BF84

Monochromatic

#39526F

#5378A2

#819DBE

#B5C6D9

#E7EDF3

Rectangle

#819DBE

#A382BF

#BFA382

#9FBF82

Compound

#819DBE

#8482BF

#BFA382

#BDBF82

Variations

Lighter

#9BB2CC

#B7C5D6

#D7DDE5

Darker

#567EAB

#395677

#203246

Saturation

#98A0AA

#829FBF

#629CDF

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

2.80:1

Fail

vs Black

7.50:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#819DBE

#8B98BF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#819DBE

#9999BA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#819DBE

#7EA29E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Washed Denim 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

#A0A2AA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#819DBE

Daylight 5500K

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

#8DA7CE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EBEC

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.

#A98B68

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: #819DBE;

CSS — background

background-color: #819DBE;

CSS Variable

--color-washed-denim: #819DBE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'washed-denim': '#819DBE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#819DBE] text-[#819DBE]

SCSS

$washed-denim: #819DBE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #819DBE?

#819DBE is Washed Denim, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #819DBE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Washed Denim?

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

What colors pair well with Washed Denim?

Washed Denim 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 Washed Denim?

You can download Washed Denim 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 Washed Denim?

The hex code is #819DBE. In RGB it's 129, 157, 190, and in HSL it's 212°, 32%, 63%.

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