BLUES

Approaching Dusk

#8B97A5

RGB 139, 151, 165 · HSL 212°, 13%, 60% · CMYK 16, 8, 0, 35

Approaching Dusk is #8B97A5 in HEX — rgb(139, 151, 165), hsl(212°, 13%, 60%), cmyk(16%, 8%, 0%, 35%).

Approaching Dusk pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 212°, 13%, 60%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#8B97A5

RGB139, 151, 165

HSL212°, 13%, 60%

HSV212°, 16%, 65%

CMYK16, 8, 0, 35

Decimal9148325

CSS RGBrgb(139, 151, 165)

CSS HSLhsl(212, 13%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Ozone S38A3

ΔE 1.2 · #8B96A2

Vista Paint

In Good Taste C-504

ΔE 2.1 · #8998A3

Dunn-Edwards

Hamilton Blue DE6333

ΔE 2.1 · #8A99A4

Hallman-Lindsay

In Good Taste 505

ΔE 2.3 · #8999A4

PPG

Lost At Sea 1040-5

ΔE 2.6 · #8D9CA7

Behr

Coastal Vista PPU14-6

ΔE 2.6 · #8293A2

Benjamin Moore

Oxford 2128-40

ΔE 2.7 · #8391A1

Valspar

Blissful Blue 4005-3C

ΔE 2.8 · #8E9DAE

Sherwin-Williams

Daphne SW9151

ΔE 2.8 · #899CAA

Kilz

Vintage Indigo TB-48

ΔE 3.3 · #8396A8

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 4 · #889099

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 5.8 · #9DA1AA

Colorhouse

Water .05 Water-05

ΔE 5.8 · #82979D

Farrow & Ball

Stone Blue 86

ΔE 6.9 · #7997A1

IKEA

IKEA158 158

ΔE 7.5 · #7C9195

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 8.6 · #A6ACB8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#8B97A5

#A69A8C

Analogous

#8CA5A6

#8B97A5

#8D8CA6

Triadic

#8B97A5

#A68C98

#98A68C

Split-Complementary

#8B97A5

#A68D8C

#A5A68C

Tetradic

#8B97A5

#A68CA5

#A69A8C

#8CA68D

Monochromatic

#434C56

#647282

#8B97A5

#B7BFC8

#E2E5E9

Rectangle

#8B97A5

#9A8CA6

#A69A8C

#98A68C

Compound

#8B97A5

#8D8CA6

#A69A8C

#A5A68C

Variations

Lighter

#A3ADB8

#BBC1C9

#D8DBDF

Darker

#6A798B

#485360

#2A3038

Saturation

#95999D

#8C98A6

#5F95D3

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

2.97:1

Fail

vs Black

7.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#8B97A5

#9094A6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8B97A5

#9595A3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8B97A5

#8A9997

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Approaching Dusk 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

focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#A89E97

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8B97A5

Daylight 5500K

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

#95A3BB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#A18463

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: #8B97A5;

CSS — background

background-color: #8B97A5;

CSS Variable

--color-approaching-dusk: #8B97A5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'approaching-dusk': '#8B97A5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8B97A5] text-[#8B97A5]

SCSS

$approaching-dusk: #8B97A5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8B97A5?

#8B97A5 is Approaching Dusk, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #8B97A5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Approaching Dusk?

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

What colors pair well with Approaching Dusk?

Approaching Dusk 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 Approaching Dusk?

You can download Approaching Dusk 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 Approaching Dusk?

The hex code is #8B97A5. In RGB it's 139, 151, 165, and in HSL it's 212°, 13%, 60%.

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