BLUES

Equanimity

#83AAB2

RGB 131, 170, 178 · HSL 190°, 23%, 61% · CMYK 26, 4, 0, 30

Equanimity is #83AAB2 in HEX — rgb(131, 170, 178), hsl(190°, 23%, 61%), cmyk(26%, 4%, 0%, 30%).

Equanimity pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 190°, 23%, 61%. 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#83AAB2

RGB131, 170, 178

HSL190°, 23%, 61%

HSV190°, 26%, 70%

CMYK26, 4, 0, 30

Decimal8628914

CSS RGBrgb(131, 170, 178)

CSS HSLhsl(190, 23%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Equanimity S32A3

Exact match

Kilz

Blue Sage RF130-01

ΔE 0.9 · #81AAB1

Behr

Teton Blue N490-4

ΔE 1.4 · #84A9B3

Sherwin-Williams

Aquitaine SW9057

ΔE 1.6 · #88ABB4

Valspar

Lucy Blue 5001-5C

ΔE 2.9 · #8BADB8

Dunn-Edwards

Stone Silver DE5773

ΔE 3.3 · #8BA8AE

Benjamin Moore

St. CSP-675

ΔE 3.7 · #83A2A8

Vista Paint

Turquoise Trick K-211

ΔE 3.8 · #7FB0B6

Hallman-Lindsay

Wonder Land 498

ΔE 4.5 · #92ADB2

PPG

Wright Sky Blue FLLW864

ΔE 5.4 · #96AFB7

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 5.8 · #8AB1C2

Farrow & Ball

Stone Blue 86

ΔE 7.3 · #7997A1

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 7.5 · #7FB5B5

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 8 · #729E9C

Colorhouse

Water .05 Water-05

ΔE 8.4 · #82979D

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 12.6 · #87C8D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#83AAB2

#B28C85

Analogous

#85B2A3

#83AAB2

#8594B2

Triadic

#83AAB2

#B285AB

#ABB285

Split-Complementary

#83AAB2

#B28594

#B2A385

Tetradic

#83AAB2

#A385B2

#B28C85

#94B285

Monochromatic

#3D5B61

#5A8790

#83AAB2

#B4CBD0

#E3ECED

Rectangle

#83AAB2

#8C85B2

#B28C85

#ABB285

Compound

#83AAB2

#8594B2

#B28C85

#B2A385

Variations

Lighter

#9DBCC2

#B8CBCF

#D7E0E2

Darker

#5E909A

#40646B

#253B3F

Saturation

#95A0A2

#85ABB2

#5EC4D9

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

2.51:1

Fail

vs Black

8.36:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#83AAB2

#999FB3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#83AAB2

#A4A4B1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#83AAB2

#83ABA8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Equanimity 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

#A2ACA1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#83AAB2

Daylight 5500K

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

#8FB1C5

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.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#A37066

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: #83AAB2;

CSS — background

background-color: #83AAB2;

CSS Variable

--color-equanimity: #83AAB2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'equanimity': '#83AAB2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#83AAB2] text-[#83AAB2]

SCSS

$equanimity: #83AAB2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #83AAB2?

#83AAB2 is Equanimity, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #83AAB2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Equanimity?

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

What colors pair well with Equanimity?

Equanimity 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 Equanimity?

You can download Equanimity 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 Equanimity?

The hex code is #83AAB2. In RGB it's 131, 170, 178, and in HSL it's 190°, 23%, 61%.

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