BLUES

Gossamer Threads

#8AC8E2

RGB 138, 200, 226 · HSL 198°, 60%, 71% · CMYK 39, 12, 0, 11

Gossamer Threads is #8AC8E2 in HEX — rgb(138, 200, 226), hsl(198°, 60%, 71%), cmyk(39%, 12%, 0%, 11%).

Gossamer Threads pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 198°, 60%, 71%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#8AC8E2

RGB138, 200, 226

HSL198°, 60%, 71%

HSV198°, 39%, 89%

CMYK39, 12, 0, 11

Decimal9095394

CSS RGBrgb(138, 200, 226)

CSS HSLhsl(198, 60%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Sky Fall SW9049

ΔE 0.9 · #89C6DF

Dulux

Deluxe Days S35F1

ΔE 1.1 · #8AC9E5

Valspar

Summer Splash 5002-9C

ΔE 1.7 · #88C9E6

Dunn-Edwards

Winter Chime DE5828

ΔE 2.2 · #83C7DF

Behr

Sailors Knot M510-3

ΔE 2.5 · #91CBE8

Benjamin Moore

Grandma's 787

ΔE 2.8 · #95CDE8

Vista Paint

Paradise Bay K-172

ΔE 4.1 · #7BC9E4

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 4.6 · #7AC2D8

PPG

Horizon Haze 1237-4

ΔE 4.6 · #80C1E2

Hallman-Lindsay

Lasting Thoughts 659

ΔE 5.8 · #72C7E3

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 6.3 · #87C8D7

Kilz

Mountain Creek RE260-01

ΔE 6.4 · #77C7DB

IKEA

IKEA119 119

ΔE 6.8 · #9BC2D8

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 12.5 · #A1B8CA

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 13.2 · #B4CBD9

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 15.9 · #7FB5B5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#8AC8E2

#E1A389

Analogous

#89E1D0

#8AC8E2

#899AE1

Triadic

#8AC8E2

#E189C7

#C7E189

Split-Complementary

#8AC8E2

#E1899A

#E1D089

Tetradic

#8AC8E2

#D089E1

#E1A389

#9AE189

Monochromatic

#2A82A7

#4BAAD2

#8AC8E2

#C6E4F1

#EBF5FA

Rectangle

#8AC8E2

#A389E1

#E1A389

#C7E189

Compound

#8AC8E2

#899AE1

#E1A389

#E1D089

Variations

Lighter

#A0D2E7

#BCDCE9

#DAE9F0

Darker

#4BADD6

#227EA5

#124A62

Saturation

#A8BAC2

#89C7E1

#7ACDF0

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

1.84:1

Fail

vs Black

11.44:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#8AC8E2

#ACB9E4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8AC8E2

#BFBFDF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8AC8E2

#89CBC7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Gossamer Threads 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

#A7C3C5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8AC8E2

Daylight 5500K

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

#94C8E9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EBED

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.

#CD8566

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: #8AC8E2;

CSS — background

background-color: #8AC8E2;

CSS Variable

--color-gossamer-threads: #8AC8E2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gossamer-threads': '#8AC8E2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8AC8E2] text-[#8AC8E2]

SCSS

$gossamer-threads: #8AC8E2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8AC8E2?

#8AC8E2 is Gossamer Threads, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #8AC8E2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gossamer Threads?

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

What colors pair well with Gossamer Threads?

Gossamer Threads 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 Gossamer Threads?

You can download Gossamer Threads 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 Gossamer Threads?

The hex code is #8AC8E2. In RGB it's 138, 200, 226, and in HSL it's 198°, 60%, 71%.

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