BLUES

Anode

#89A4CD

RGB 137, 164, 205 · HSL 216°, 40%, 67% · CMYK 33, 20, 0, 20

Anode is #89A4CD in HEX — rgb(137, 164, 205), hsl(216°, 40%, 67%), cmyk(33%, 20%, 0%, 20%).

Anode pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 216°, 40%, 67%. 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#89A4CD

RGB137, 164, 205

HSL216°, 40%, 67%

HSV216°, 33%, 80%

CMYK33, 20, 0, 20

Decimal9020621

CSS RGBrgb(137, 164, 205)

CSS HSLhsl(216, 40%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Anode S40E3

ΔE 1.5 · #89A6CD

Kilz

Never Blue RC190-02

ΔE 2.4 · #8BA6CB

Valspar

Simply Periwinkle 4005-10A

ΔE 2.8 · #90ABD6

Behr

Blueberry Buckle 600F-5

ΔE 3.6 · #84A5D4

Benjamin Moore

Cascade CC-904

ΔE 4 · #8EAEDA

PPG

Boudoir Blue 1244-4

ΔE 4.2 · #7EA3D2

Vista Paint

Blue Skies Today C-603

ΔE 4.2 · #94ADDA

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Skies Today 604

ΔE 4.7 · #95AFDC

Dunn-Edwards

Bachelor Blue DE5878

ΔE 5.5 · #8FAACA

Sherwin-Williams

Lobelia SW6809

ΔE 6.1 · #7498BE

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 7.8 · #8FA4BF

IKEA

IKEA121 121

ΔE 8.7 · #8896B3

Farrow & Ball

Cook's Blue 237

ΔE 9.4 · #6A90B4

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 13 · #B7B1DC

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 18.8 · #9DA1AA

Colorhouse

Water .05 Water-05

ΔE 20.2 · #82979D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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

#89A4CD

#CDB289

Analogous

#89C6CD

#89A4CD

#9089CD

Triadic

#89A4CD

#CD89A4

#A4CD89

Split-Complementary

#89A4CD

#CD9089

#C6CD89

Tetradic

#89A4CD

#CD89C6

#CDB289

#89CD90

Monochromatic

#395784

#547BB6

#89A4CD

#BFCDE3

#EDF1F7

Rectangle

#89A4CD

#B289CD

#CDB289

#A4CD89

Compound

#89A4CD

#9089CD

#CDB289

#C6CD89

Variations

Lighter

#A1B6D7

#BBC9DE

#D9E0EA

Darker

#577FBA

#355687

#1E3250

Saturation

#A1A9B5

#89A4CD

#709FE6

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

2.54:1

Fail

vs Black

8.26:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#89A4CD

#91A0CE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#89A4CD

#A0A0C8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#89A4CD

#85ABA5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Anode 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

#A6A8B5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#89A4CD

Daylight 5500K

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

#93ADD9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EAEC

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.

#B7996C

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: #89A4CD;

CSS — background

background-color: #89A4CD;

CSS Variable

--color-anode: #89A4CD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'anode': '#89A4CD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#89A4CD] text-[#89A4CD]

SCSS

$anode: #89A4CD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #89A4CD?

#89A4CD is Anode, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #89A4CD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Anode?

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

What colors pair well with Anode?

Anode 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 Anode?

You can download Anode 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 Anode?

The hex code is #89A4CD. In RGB it's 137, 164, 205, and in HSL it's 216°, 40%, 67%.

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