BLUES

Papilio Argeotus

#8590AE

RGB 133, 144, 174 · HSL 224°, 20%, 60% · CMYK 24, 17, 0, 32

Papilio Argeotus is #8590AE in HEX — rgb(133, 144, 174), hsl(224°, 20%, 60%), cmyk(24%, 17%, 0%, 32%).

Papilio Argeotus pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 224°, 20%, 60%. 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#8590AE

RGB133, 144, 174

HSL224°, 20%, 60%

HSV224°, 24%, 68%

CMYK24, 17, 0, 32

Decimal8753326

CSS RGBrgb(133, 144, 174)

CSS HSLhsl(224, 20%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Merlin 4002-6B

ΔE 1.8 · #808CA9

Dulux

Luxury S41E4

ΔE 1.9 · #8290B1

Vista Paint

King's Court K-83

ΔE 2.2 · #8991B2

IKEA

IKEA121 121

ΔE 2.4 · #8896B3

PPG

Evening Hush 1165-5

ΔE 3.1 · #7B8CA8

Kilz

Purple Wish RB270-01

ΔE 3.5 · #8597B8

Benjamin Moore

Violet 2069-40

ΔE 4 · #8F90B1

Hallman-Lindsay

Celestial Horizon 589

ΔE 4.3 · #7C94B3

Dunn-Edwards

Charcoal Dust DE5927

ΔE 4.4 · #9497B3

Behr

Gothic Amethyst 670F-5

ΔE 4.4 · #8085A2

Sherwin-Williams

Dried Lavender SW9072

ΔE 5.7 · #8595AA

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 7.9 · #8FA4BF

Farrow & Ball

Cook's Blue 237

ΔE 8.9 · #6A90B4

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 11.4 · #9B8CB5

RAL

Pigeon Blue 5014

ΔE 13.6 · #606E8C

Colorhouse

Water .05 Water-05

ΔE 14.5 · #82979D

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

#8590AE

#ADA385

Analogous

#85A4AD

#8590AE

#8E85AD

Triadic

#8590AE

#AD858F

#8FAD85

Split-Complementary

#8590AE

#AD8E85

#A4AD85

Tetradic

#8590AE

#AD85A4

#ADA385

#85AD8E

Monochromatic

#3D455C

#5C688A

#8590AE

#B3B9CC

#E0E3EB

Rectangle

#8590AE

#A385AD

#ADA385

#8FAD85

Compound

#8590AE

#8E85AD

#ADA385

#A4AD85

Variations

Lighter

#9DA6BE

#B7BDCC

#D6D9E0

Darker

#616E94

#424C67

#262C3C

Saturation

#93969F

#858FAD

#5C7CD6

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

3.18:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.60:1

Deuteranopia

#8590AE

#8690AF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8590AE

#8E8EAA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8590AE

#829591

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Papilio Argeotus 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

#A3999E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8590AE

Daylight 5500K

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

#909EC2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#A19163

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: #8590AE;

CSS — background

background-color: #8590AE;

CSS Variable

--color-papilio-argeotus: #8590AE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'papilio-argeotus': '#8590AE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8590AE] text-[#8590AE]

SCSS

$papilio-argeotus: #8590AE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8590AE?

#8590AE is Papilio Argeotus, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #8590AE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Papilio Argeotus?

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

What colors pair well with Papilio Argeotus?

Papilio Argeotus 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 Papilio Argeotus?

You can download Papilio Argeotus 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 Papilio Argeotus?

The hex code is #8590AE. In RGB it's 133, 144, 174, and in HSL it's 224°, 20%, 60%.

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