BLUES

Pewter Blue

#8BA8B7

RGB 139, 168, 183 · HSL 200°, 23%, 63% · CMYK 24, 8, 0, 28

Pewter Blue is #8BA8B7 in HEX — rgb(139, 168, 183), hsl(200°, 23%, 63%), cmyk(24%, 8%, 0%, 28%).

Pewter Blue pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 200°, 23%, 63%. 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#8BA8B7

RGB139, 168, 183

HSL200°, 23%, 63%

HSV200°, 24%, 72%

CMYK24, 8, 0, 28

Decimal9152695

CSS RGBrgb(139, 168, 183)

CSS HSLhsl(200, 23%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Windsurf PPU14-9

ΔE 1.6 · #90A9B9

Dulux

Sky Eyes S36B2

ΔE 1.8 · #8EACBD

Kilz

Abstract Idea RD270-01

ΔE 1.8 · #8EAAB6

Sherwin-Williams

Adrift SW7608

ΔE 2 · #87AAB9

PPG

Dresden Dream 1155-5

ΔE 2.2 · #8EA7B9

Valspar

Summerhouse Blue 4008-5C

ΔE 2.2 · #85A5B7

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Skate DE5801

ΔE 2.7 · #87A1B1

Benjamin Moore

Cable CSP-650

ΔE 2.9 · #84A1AE

Vista Paint

Chicago Skyline C-630

ΔE 3.1 · #96ADBA

Hallman-Lindsay

Chicago Skyline 631

ΔE 3.1 · #96ADBA

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 4.2 · #8AB1C2

IKEA

IKEA084 84

ΔE 5.1 · #83AAC1

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 6.9 · #A1B8CA

Colorhouse

Water .05 Water-05

ΔE 8.2 · #82979D

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 9.1 · #9DA1AA

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 10.9 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

#8BA8B7

#B6998B

Analogous

#8BB6AF

#8BA8B7

#8B92B6

Triadic

#8BA8B7

#B68BA8

#A8B68B

Split-Complementary

#8BA8B7

#B68B92

#B6AF8B

Tetradic

#8BA8B7

#AF8BB6

#B6998B

#92B68B

Monochromatic

#415B68

#5E8497

#8BA8B7

#BACBD4

#E9EFF1

Rectangle

#8BA8B7

#998BB6

#B6998B

#A8B68B

Compound

#8BA8B7

#8B92B6

#B6998B

#B6AF8B

Variations

Lighter

#A2B9C5

#BBCAD1

#D9E0E3

Darker

#628B9F

#42606F

#263841

Saturation

#9AA3A7

#8BA8B6

#67B4DB

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

2.51:1

Fail

vs Black

8.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#8BA8B7

#9AA0B8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8BA8B7

#A4A4B5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8BA8B7

#8AAAA7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Pewter Blue 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

#A8ABA4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8BA8B7

Daylight 5500K

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

#95B0C9

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.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#A67F6B

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: #8BA8B7;

CSS — background

background-color: #8BA8B7;

CSS Variable

--color-pewter-blue: #8BA8B7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pewter-blue': '#8BA8B7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8BA8B7] text-[#8BA8B7]

SCSS

$pewter-blue: #8BA8B7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8BA8B7?

#8BA8B7 is Pewter Blue, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #8BA8B7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pewter Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Pewter Blue?

Pewter Blue 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 Pewter Blue?

You can download Pewter Blue 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 Pewter Blue?

The hex code is #8BA8B7. In RGB it's 139, 168, 183, and in HSL it's 200°, 23%, 63%.

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