BLUES

After the Rain

#8BC4D1

RGB 139, 196, 209 · HSL 191°, 43%, 68% · CMYK 33, 6, 0, 18

After the Rain is #8BC4D1 in HEX — rgb(139, 196, 209), hsl(191°, 43%, 68%), cmyk(33%, 6%, 0%, 18%).

After the Rain pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 191°, 43%, 68%. 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#8BC4D1

RGB139, 196, 209

HSL191°, 43%, 68%

HSV191°, 33%, 82%

CMYK33, 6, 0, 18

Decimal9159889

CSS RGBrgb(139, 196, 209)

CSS HSLhsl(191, 43%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

After the Rain SW9047

Exact match

Valspar

Tidal Wave 5002-7C

ΔE 1.2 · #8FC5D3

Benjamin Moore

Heavenly 746

ΔE 1.8 · #87BFCC

Dulux

Aftercare S32D2

ΔE 2 · #85C2CD

Kilz

Thunder River RE230-02

ΔE 2 · #89C8D6

Behr

Not A Cloud In Sight MQ4-50

ΔE 2.5 · #83C5D2

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 2.6 · #87C8D7

PPG

Idyllic Isle 1235-4

ΔE 2.6 · #94C8D2

Dunn-Edwards

Eastern Sky DE5786

ΔE 3.3 · #8FC1D2

Vista Paint

Joyful Morning K-188

ΔE 4.3 · #8ACDDE

Hallman-Lindsay

Trisha's Eyes 666

ΔE 5.3 · #8EB9C4

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 6 · #7AC2D8

IKEA

IKEA119 119

ΔE 7.8 · #9BC2D8

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 8 · #A1C5C8

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 9.1 · #7FB5B5

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 9.4 · #9CC7C4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

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 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

#8BC4D1

#D0978A

Analogous

#8AD0BA

#8BC4D1

#8AA1D0

Triadic

#8BC4D1

#D08AC4

#C4D08A

Split-Complementary

#8BC4D1

#D08AA1

#D0BA8A

Tetradic

#8BC4D1

#BA8AD0

#D0978A

#A1D08A

Monochromatic

#377B8B

#54A8BB

#8BC4D1

#C1DFE6

#EDF6F8

Rectangle

#8BC4D1

#978AD0

#D0978A

#C4D08A

Compound

#8BC4D1

#8AA1D0

#D0978A

#D0BA8A

Variations

Lighter

#A2CFDA

#BCD9E0

#DAE8EB

Darker

#56ACBF

#327C8C

#1C4953

Saturation

#A3B4B8

#8AC4D0

#73D2E8

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

1.92:1

Fail

vs Black

10.91:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#8BC4D1

#ACB5D3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8BC4D1

#BCBCCF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8BC4D1

#8BC5C2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

After the Rain 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

#A8C0B8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8BC4D1

Daylight 5500K

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

#95C5DC

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.

#BB7A6C

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: #8BC4D1;

CSS — background

background-color: #8BC4D1;

CSS Variable

--color-after-the-rain: #8BC4D1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'after-the-rain': '#8BC4D1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8BC4D1] text-[#8BC4D1]

SCSS

$after-the-rain: #8BC4D1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8BC4D1?

#8BC4D1 is After the Rain, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #8BC4D1 warm or cool?

After the Rain reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with After the Rain?

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

What colors pair well with After the Rain?

After the Rain 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 After the Rain?

You can download After the Rain 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 After the Rain?

The hex code is #8BC4D1. In RGB it's 139, 196, 209, and in HSL it's 191°, 43%, 68%.

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