BLUES

Periwinkle Dusk

#8D9DB3

RGB 141, 157, 179 · HSL 215°, 20%, 63% · CMYK 21, 12, 0, 30

Periwinkle Dusk is #8D9DB3 in HEX — rgb(141, 157, 179), hsl(215°, 20%, 63%), cmyk(21%, 12%, 0%, 30%).

Periwinkle Dusk pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 215°, 20%, 63%. 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#8D9DB3

RGB141, 157, 179

HSL215°, 20%, 63%

HSV215°, 21%, 70%

CMYK21, 12, 0, 30

Decimal9280947

CSS RGBrgb(141, 157, 179)

CSS HSLhsl(215, 20%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Anita S40C3

ΔE 1.3 · #90A0B7

Behr

China Silk PPU15-10

ΔE 1.4 · #8A9EB4

Vista Paint

North Sea C-624

ΔE 2.3 · #8599AF

Hallman-Lindsay

North Sea 625

ΔE 2.3 · #859BB1

Valspar

Mulberry Shadow 4003-4A

ΔE 2.7 · #909AAD

Kilz

Sea Lavender RB240-02

ΔE 2.7 · #94A0B9

Sherwin-Williams

Dried Lavender SW9072

ΔE 3.1 · #8595AA

Dunn-Edwards

Downpour DE5871

ΔE 3.5 · #819AB1

Benjamin Moore

Denim 838 · CC-770

ΔE 3.7 · #86A1B7

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 3.9 · #8FA4BF

IKEA

IKEA121 121

ΔE 4.8 · #8896B3

PPG

Blueberry Muffin 1164-5

ΔE 4.9 · #8290A6

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 8.5 · #9DA1AA

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 8.9 · #889099

Farrow & Ball

Stone Blue 86

ΔE 9.3 · #7997A1

Colorhouse

Water .05 Water-05

ΔE 9.8 · #82979D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#8D9DB3

#B4A48E

Analogous

#8EB0B4

#8D9DB3

#918EB4

Triadic

#8D9DB3

#B48E9E

#9EB48E

Split-Complementary

#8D9DB3

#B4918E

#B0B48E

Tetradic

#8D9DB3

#B48EB0

#B4A48E

#8EB491

Monochromatic

#435165

#627693

#8D9DB3

#BCC5D2

#EAEDF1

Rectangle

#8D9DB3

#A48EB4

#B4A48E

#9EB48E

Compound

#8D9DB3

#918EB4

#B4A48E

#B0B48E

Variations

Lighter

#A4B1C3

#BDC5D0

#D9DDE3

Darker

#667C9B

#45556C

#28313F

Saturation

#9BA0A6

#8E9EB4

#6897D9

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

2.76:1

Fail

vs Black

7.61:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#8D9DB3

#939AB4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8D9DB3

#9A9AB0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8D9DB3

#8BA09E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Periwinkle Dusk 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

#A9A2A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8D9DB3

Daylight 5500K

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

#96A7C6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#A68D6B

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: #8D9DB3;

CSS — background

background-color: #8D9DB3;

CSS Variable

--color-periwinkle-dusk: #8D9DB3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'periwinkle-dusk': '#8D9DB3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8D9DB3] text-[#8D9DB3]

SCSS

$periwinkle-dusk: #8D9DB3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8D9DB3?

#8D9DB3 is Periwinkle Dusk, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #8D9DB3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Periwinkle Dusk?

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

What colors pair well with Periwinkle Dusk?

Periwinkle Dusk 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 Dusk?

You can download Periwinkle Dusk 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 Dusk?

The hex code is #8D9DB3. In RGB it's 141, 157, 179, and in HSL it's 215°, 20%, 63%.

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