BLUES

Peacock

#89BEC9

RGB 137, 190, 201 · HSL 190°, 37%, 66% · CMYK 32, 5, 0, 21

Peacock is #89BEC9 in HEX — rgb(137, 190, 201), hsl(190°, 37%, 66%), cmyk(32%, 5%, 0%, 21%).

Peacock pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 190°, 37%, 66%. 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#89BEC9

RGB137, 190, 201

HSL190°, 37%, 66%

HSV190°, 32%, 79%

CMYK32, 5, 0, 21

Decimal9027273

CSS RGBrgb(137, 190, 201)

CSS HSLhsl(190, 37%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Peacock 724

Exact match

Behr

Cosmic Blue MQ6-32

ΔE 1.6 · #8FBFCA

Dulux

Aftercare S32D2

ΔE 2.5 · #85C2CD

Sherwin-Williams

After the Rain SW9047

ΔE 2.5 · #8BC4D1

PPG

Kingston Aqua 1150-4

ΔE 2.8 · #8FBCC4

Valspar

Fresh Basin 5003-7C

ΔE 2.9 · #84B6C0

Kilz

Dripping Springs RE250-01

ΔE 3.2 · #95C4CD

Hallman-Lindsay

Trisha's Eyes 666

ΔE 3.3 · #8EB9C4

Vista Paint

Trisha's Eyes C-665

ΔE 3.8 · #8DB7C2

Dunn-Edwards

Eastern Sky DE5786

ΔE 3.8 · #8FC1D2

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 4.8 · #87C8D7

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 6.9 · #8AB1C2

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 7.2 · #7FB5B5

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 7.3 · #A1C5C8

IKEA

IKEA119 119

ΔE 8.3 · #9BC2D8

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 8.6 · #9CC7C4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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

#89BEC9

#C89388

Analogous

#88C8B3

#89BEC9

#889EC8

Triadic

#89BEC9

#C888BE

#BEC888

Split-Complementary

#89BEC9

#C8889E

#C8B388

Tetradic

#89BEC9

#B388C8

#C89388

#9EC888

Monochromatic

#3A727E

#54A1B0

#89BEC9

#BDDBE0

#EEF5F7

Rectangle

#89BEC9

#9388C8

#C89388

#BEC888

Compound

#89BEC9

#889EC8

#C89388

#C8B388

Variations

Lighter

#A0CBD3

#BBD6DB

#D9E6E9

Darker

#58A6B5

#377682

#1F454D

Saturation

#9FAFB2

#88BEC8

#6DD0E4

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

2.04:1

Fail

vs Black

10.27:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#89BEC9

#A8AFCB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#89BEC9

#B6B6C8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#89BEC9

#8ABFBC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Peacock 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

#A6BBB2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#89BEC9

Daylight 5500K

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

#93C0D6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#B2786C

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: #89BEC9;

CSS — background

background-color: #89BEC9;

CSS Variable

--color-peacock: #89BEC9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'peacock': '#89BEC9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#89BEC9] text-[#89BEC9]

SCSS

$peacock: #89BEC9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #89BEC9?

#89BEC9 is Peacock, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #89BEC9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Peacock?

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

What colors pair well with Peacock?

Peacock 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 Peacock?

You can download Peacock 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 Peacock?

The hex code is #89BEC9. In RGB it's 137, 190, 201, and in HSL it's 190°, 37%, 66%.

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