BLUES

Periwinkle Sky

#8CB7D7

RGB 140, 183, 215 · HSL 206°, 48%, 70% · CMYK 35, 15, 0, 16

Periwinkle Sky is #8CB7D7 in HEX — rgb(140, 183, 215), hsl(206°, 48%, 70%), cmyk(35%, 15%, 0%, 16%).

Periwinkle Sky pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 206°, 48%, 70%. 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#8CB7D7

RGB140, 183, 215

HSL206°, 48%, 70%

HSV206°, 35%, 84%

CMYK35, 15, 0, 16

Decimal9222103

CSS RGBrgb(140, 183, 215)

CSS HSLhsl(206, 48%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Gaugin's Blue K-139

ΔE 1.3 · #87B4D4

Behr

Simply Posh MQ5-55

ΔE 1.9 · #89B6D3

Kilz

Washed Away RD180-02

ΔE 2.5 · #91BAD6

Dulux

Manakin S36H2

ΔE 2.8 · #94BDDA

Hallman-Lindsay

Calm Tint 645

ΔE 3.1 · #8DB1CE

Benjamin Moore

Blue 2063-50

ΔE 3.6 · #85BCDD

PPG

Viva La Bleu 1242-3

ΔE 3.9 · #97BEE2

Valspar

High Seas 4006-10A

ΔE 3.9 · #89B5DC

Sherwin-Williams

Regale Blue SW6801

ΔE 4.3 · #7DB5D3

Dunn-Edwards

January Frost DE5849

ΔE 4.7 · #99C1DC

IKEA

IKEA085 85

ΔE 5 · #9FC1DF

Dutch Boy

John's Blue DCP-0617

ΔE 5.4 · #97B2CD

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 9.4 · #A1B8CA

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 13.1 · #87C8D7

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 13.8 · #B4CBD9

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 18.1 · #9DA1AA

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#8CB7D7

#D7AE8E

Analogous

#8ED7D2

#8CB7D7

#8E93D7

Triadic

#8CB7D7

#D78EB7

#B7D78E

Split-Complementary

#8CB7D7

#D78E93

#D7D28E

Tetradic

#8CB7D7

#D28ED7

#D7AE8E

#93D78E

Monochromatic

#356D97

#5594C3

#8CB7D7

#C6DBEB

#ECF3F8

Rectangle

#8CB7D7

#AE8ED7

#D7AE8E

#B7D78E

Compound

#8CB7D7

#8E93D7

#D7AE8E

#D7D28E

Variations

Lighter

#A4C6DF

#BED4E4

#DBE5ED

Darker

#5696C7

#2E6996

#1A3D59

Saturation

#A7B4BE

#8EB7D7

#7ABAEB

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

2.13:1

Fail

vs Black

9.87:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#8CB7D7

#A0ADD8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8CB7D7

#B1B1D3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8CB7D7

#89BCB7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Periwinkle Sky 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

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How it looks under different light

#A8B6BC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8CB7D7

Daylight 5500K

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

#96BBE1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EBEC

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.

#C2926E

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: #8CB7D7;

CSS — background

background-color: #8CB7D7;

CSS Variable

--color-periwinkle-sky: #8CB7D7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'periwinkle-sky': '#8CB7D7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8CB7D7] text-[#8CB7D7]

SCSS

$periwinkle-sky: #8CB7D7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8CB7D7?

#8CB7D7 is Periwinkle Sky, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #8CB7D7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Periwinkle Sky?

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

What colors pair well with Periwinkle Sky?

Periwinkle Sky 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 Periwinkle Sky?

You can download Periwinkle Sky 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 Periwinkle Sky?

The hex code is #8CB7D7. In RGB it's 140, 183, 215, and in HSL it's 206°, 48%, 70%.

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