BLUES

July

#8BD2E3

RGB 139, 210, 227 · HSL 192°, 61%, 72% · CMYK 39, 7, 0, 11

July is #8BD2E3 in HEX — rgb(139, 210, 227), hsl(192°, 61%, 72%), cmyk(39%, 7%, 0%, 11%).

July pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 192°, 61%, 72%. 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#8BD2E3

RGB139, 210, 227

HSL192°, 61%, 72%

HSV192°, 39%, 89%

CMYK39, 7, 0, 11

Decimal9163491

CSS RGBrgb(139, 210, 227)

CSS HSLhsl(192, 61%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Bayshore DE5779

ΔE 1.6 · #89CEE0

Vista Paint

Joyful Morning K-188

ΔE 1.9 · #8ACDDE

Dulux

July S32G1

ΔE 2.1 · #8BD5E3

Sherwin-Williams

Cloudless SW6786

ΔE 2.5 · #8FD0DD

Hallman-Lindsay

Orleans Tune 658

ΔE 3 · #97D5E7

Benjamin Moore

Rhythm 758

ΔE 3.3 · #8BD1DC

Behr

Blue Chalk M500-3

ΔE 3.6 · #96DBE9

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 3.8 · #87C8D7

Kilz

Thunder River RE230-02

ΔE 4.1 · #89C8D6

Valspar

Infinity Pool 5003-9C

ΔE 4.3 · #9CD5E6

PPG

Ocean Cruise 1236-4

ΔE 4.6 · #9CD4E1

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 6.3 · #7AC2D8

IKEA

IKEA119 119

ΔE 10.7 · #9BC2D8

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 12.4 · #A1C5C8

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 13 · #9CC7C4

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 13.2 · #84C3BE

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#8BD2E3

#E39D8C

Analogous

#8CE3C9

#8BD2E3

#8CA6E3

Triadic

#8BD2E3

#E38CD2

#D2E38C

Split-Complementary

#8BD2E3

#E38CA6

#E3C98C

Tetradic

#8BD2E3

#C98CE3

#E39D8C

#A6E38C

Monochromatic

#2A92AC

#4EB9D4

#8BD2E3

#CAEAF2

#EAF7FA

Rectangle

#8BD2E3

#9D8CE3

#E39D8C

#D2E38C

Compound

#8BD2E3

#8CA6E3

#E39D8C

#E3C98C

Variations

Lighter

#A3DBE9

#BEE1EA

#DBECF1

Darker

#4EBCD8

#218EA9

#125364

Saturation

#ABBFC5

#8CD2E3

#7EDAF1

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

1.69:1

Fail

vs Black

12.43:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#8BD2E3

#B5C0E5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8BD2E3

#C8C8E1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8BD2E3

#8BD4D0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

July 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

#A8CAC5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8BD2E3

Daylight 5500K

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

#95CFEA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8ECED

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.

#CF7D69

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: #8BD2E3;

CSS — background

background-color: #8BD2E3;

CSS Variable

--color-july: #8BD2E3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'july': '#8BD2E3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8BD2E3] text-[#8BD2E3]

SCSS

$july: #8BD2E3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8BD2E3?

#8BD2E3 is July, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #8BD2E3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with July?

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

What colors pair well with July?

July 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 July?

You can download July 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 July?

The hex code is #8BD2E3. In RGB it's 139, 210, 227, and in HSL it's 192°, 61%, 72%.

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