BLUES

Atmosphere

#89ADBD

RGB 137, 173, 189 · HSL 198°, 28%, 64% · CMYK 28, 8, 0, 26

Atmosphere is #89ADBD in HEX — rgb(137, 173, 189), hsl(198°, 28%, 64%), cmyk(28%, 8%, 0%, 26%).

Atmosphere pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 198°, 28%, 64%. 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#89ADBD

RGB137, 173, 189

HSL198°, 28%, 64%

HSV198°, 28%, 74%

CMYK28, 8, 0, 26

Decimal9022909

CSS RGBrgb(137, 173, 189)

CSS HSLhsl(198, 28%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Atmosphere QE-51

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Adrift SW7608

ΔE 1.2 · #87AAB9

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 1.7 · #8AB1C2

Benjamin Moore

New 1663

ΔE 1.9 · #90B0C0

Dulux

Pool Bar S35B2

ΔE 2 · #8FADBD

Valspar

Lucy Blue 5001-5C

ΔE 2.8 · #8BADB8

Kilz

Favorite Jeans RD170-02

ΔE 2.8 · #88ACC1

Vista Paint

Tropical Sea K-179

ΔE 3.7 · #93B6C3

PPG

Crystal Lake 1151-4

ΔE 3.8 · #88B5C4

IKEA

IKEA084 84

ΔE 4.1 · #83AAC1

Dunn-Edwards

Lake Winnipeg DE5794

ΔE 4.4 · #80A1B0

Hallman-Lindsay

Chicago Skyline 631

ΔE 4.5 · #96ADBA

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 6.7 · #A1B8CA

Colorhouse

Water .04 Water-04

ΔE 10.3 · #9FB4B4

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 11.3 · #7FB5B5

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 11.9 · #87C8D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

#89ADBD

#BD9989

Analogous

#89BDB3

#89ADBD

#8994BD

Triadic

#89ADBD

#BD89AD

#ADBD89

Split-Complementary

#89ADBD

#BD8994

#BDB389

Tetradic

#89ADBD

#B389BD

#BD9989

#94BD89

Monochromatic

#3E606F

#5A8BA0

#89ADBD

#BACFD8

#EBF1F4

Rectangle

#89ADBD

#9989BD

#BD9989

#ADBD89

Compound

#89ADBD

#8994BD

#BD9989

#BDB389

Variations

Lighter

#A1BECA

#BBCDD5

#D9E1E5

Darker

#5E91A7

#3E6575

#233B45

Saturation

#9BA6AB

#89ADBD

#68BBDE

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

2.39:1

Fail

vs Black

8.78:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#89ADBD

#9CA4BE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#89ADBD

#A8A8BB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#89ADBD

#88AFAC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Atmosphere 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

#A6AEA9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#89ADBD

Daylight 5500K

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

#93B3CD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEC

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.

#A87F6E

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: #89ADBD;

CSS — background

background-color: #89ADBD;

CSS Variable

--color-atmosphere: #89ADBD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'atmosphere': '#89ADBD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#89ADBD] text-[#89ADBD]

SCSS

$atmosphere: #89ADBD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #89ADBD?

#89ADBD is Atmosphere, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #89ADBD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Atmosphere?

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

What colors pair well with Atmosphere?

Atmosphere 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 Atmosphere?

You can download Atmosphere 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 Atmosphere?

The hex code is #89ADBD. In RGB it's 137, 173, 189, and in HSL it's 198°, 28%, 64%.

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