BLUES

Unimaginable

#8C7EB9

RGB 140, 126, 185 · HSL 254°, 30%, 61% · CMYK 24, 32, 0, 27

Unimaginable is #8C7EB9 in HEX — rgb(140, 126, 185), hsl(254°, 30%, 61%), cmyk(24%, 32%, 0%, 27%).

Unimaginable pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 254°, 30%, 61%. 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#8C7EB9

RGB140, 126, 185

HSL254°, 30%, 61%

HSV254°, 32%, 73%

CMYK24, 32, 0, 27

Decimal9207481

CSS RGBrgb(140, 126, 185)

CSS HSLhsl(254, 30%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Grapolicious 4003-10B

ΔE 0.4 · #8D7FBA

Dulux

Timeless Lavender S44H6

ΔE 2 · #8979B3

Behr

Mixed Berries 670D-6

ΔE 2.9 · #8D7DBD

Dunn-Edwards

Faraway Sky DE5942

ΔE 3.7 · #8980C1

PPG

Purple Rhapsody 1247-6

ΔE 4.5 · #8278AD

Vista Paint

Blooming Lilac K-33

ΔE 4.6 · #8173AB

Benjamin Moore

Charmed 1398

ΔE 4.8 · #947AB1

Hallman-Lindsay

Plum Preserve 1256

ΔE 5.7 · #7C70AA

Kilz

Belladona RA280-02

ΔE 6.4 · #8A7AAA

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 8.3 · #776BAB

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 8.4 · #8673A1

Sherwin-Williams

Kismet SW6830

ΔE 10 · #A18AB7

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 17.5 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 19.5 · #636E8F

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 23.8 · #2D61AD

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 28.9 · #1F4992

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#8C7EB9

#ABB97E

Analogous

#7E8EB9

#8C7EB9

#A97EB9

Triadic

#8C7EB9

#B98C7E

#7EB98C

Split-Complementary

#8C7EB9

#B9A97E

#8EB97E

Tetradic

#8C7EB9

#B97E8E

#ABB97E

#7EB9A9

Monochromatic

#423767

#635298

#8C7EB9

#B8AFD4

#E4E1EF

Rectangle

#8C7EB9

#B97EAB

#ABB97E

#7EB98C

Compound

#8C7EB9

#A97EB9

#ABB97E

#8EB97E

Variations

Lighter

#A398C7

#BBB4D3

#D8D5E4

Darker

#6855A4

#463972

#292143

Saturation

#9793A5

#8C7EB9

#795BDC

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

3.62:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.80:1

Deuteranopia

#8C7EB9

#7989B9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8C7EB9

#8181B3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8C7EB9

#868A83

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Unimaginable 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

#A88BA6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8C7EB9

Daylight 5500K

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

#9690CA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE9EC

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.

#95A465

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: #8C7EB9;

CSS — background

background-color: #8C7EB9;

CSS Variable

--color-unimaginable: #8C7EB9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'unimaginable': '#8C7EB9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8C7EB9] text-[#8C7EB9]

SCSS

$unimaginable: #8C7EB9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8C7EB9?

#8C7EB9 is Unimaginable, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #8C7EB9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Unimaginable?

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

What colors pair well with Unimaginable?

Unimaginable 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 Unimaginable?

You can download Unimaginable 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 Unimaginable?

The hex code is #8C7EB9. In RGB it's 140, 126, 185, and in HSL it's 254°, 30%, 61%.

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