BLUES

Simply Posh

#8CB9D4

RGB 140, 185, 212 · HSL 203°, 46%, 69% · CMYK 34, 13, 0, 17

Simply Posh is #8CB9D4 in HEX — rgb(140, 185, 212), hsl(203°, 46%, 69%), cmyk(34%, 13%, 0%, 17%).

Simply Posh pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 203°, 46%, 69%. 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#8CB9D4

RGB140, 185, 212

HSL203°, 46%, 69%

HSV203°, 34%, 83%

CMYK34, 13, 0, 17

Decimal9222612

CSS RGBrgb(140, 185, 212)

CSS HSLhsl(203, 46%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Washed Away RD180-02

ΔE 1.5 · #91BAD6

Behr

Simply Posh MQ5-55

ΔE 1.6 · #89B6D3

Hallman-Lindsay

Mountain Main 652

ΔE 1.7 · #8DB8D0

Benjamin Moore

Blue 801

ΔE 1.8 · #93BBD5

Vista Paint

Mountain main C-651

ΔE 2.3 · #8EB8CF

Dulux

Salt Water S36G2

ΔE 2.3 · #95BDD8

Dunn-Edwards

Bonnie Blue DE5807

ΔE 2.9 · #8DBBD1

PPG

Harbor Sky 1238-4

ΔE 3.7 · #7EB6D0

Valspar

Blue Vault 4006-5C

ΔE 3.7 · #94BBD0

Sherwin-Williams

Regale Blue SW6801

ΔE 3.9 · #7DB5D3

IKEA

IKEA119 119

ΔE 4.7 · #9BC2D8

Dutch Boy

John's Blue DCP-0617

ΔE 5.7 · #97B2CD

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 8 · #A1B8CA

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 10.3 · #87C8D7

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 12.1 · #B4CBD9

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 15.9 · #7FB5B5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

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

#8CB9D4

#D4A78C

Analogous

#8CD4CC

#8CB9D4

#8C94D4

Triadic

#8CB9D4

#D48CB8

#B8D48C

Split-Complementary

#8CB9D4

#D48C94

#D4CC8C

Tetradic

#8CB9D4

#CC8CD4

#D4A78C

#94D48C

Monochromatic

#366E91

#5496C0

#8CB9D4

#C3DBE9

#ECF4F8

Rectangle

#8CB9D4

#A78CD4

#D4A78C

#B8D48C

Compound

#8CB9D4

#8C94D4

#D4A78C

#D4CC8C

Variations

Lighter

#A3C7DD

#BDD4E2

#DAE5EC

Darker

#569AC4

#306C92

#1B3F56

Saturation

#A5B2BB

#8CB8D4

#76BDEA

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

2.10:1

Fail

vs Black

10.01:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#8CB9D4

#A2AED5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8CB9D4

#B2B2D1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8CB9D4

#8ABDB8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Simply Posh 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

#A8B7BA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8CB9D4

Daylight 5500K

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

#96BCDE

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.

#BF8C6C

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: #8CB9D4;

CSS — background

background-color: #8CB9D4;

CSS Variable

--color-simply-posh: #8CB9D4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'simply-posh': '#8CB9D4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8CB9D4] text-[#8CB9D4]

SCSS

$simply-posh: #8CB9D4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8CB9D4?

#8CB9D4 is Simply Posh, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #8CB9D4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Simply Posh?

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

What colors pair well with Simply Posh?

Simply Posh 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 Simply Posh?

You can download Simply Posh 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 Simply Posh?

The hex code is #8CB9D4. In RGB it's 140, 185, 212, and in HSL it's 203°, 46%, 69%.

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