BLUES

Abstract Idea

#8EAAB6

RGB 142, 170, 182 · HSL 198°, 22%, 64% · CMYK 22, 7, 0, 29

Abstract Idea is #8EAAB6 in HEX — rgb(142, 170, 182), hsl(198°, 22%, 64%), cmyk(22%, 7%, 0%, 29%).

Abstract Idea pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 198°, 22%, 64%. 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#8EAAB6

RGB142, 170, 182

HSL198°, 22%, 64%

HSV198°, 22%, 71%

CMYK22, 7, 0, 29

Decimal9349814

CSS RGBrgb(142, 170, 182)

CSS HSLhsl(198, 22%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Abstract Idea RD270-01

Exact match

Vista Paint

Maracay Bay K-163

ΔE 2 · #94AFBA

Dulux

Ashen Wind S36A2

ΔE 2.2 · #94AAB7

Valspar

Lucy Blue 5001-5C

ΔE 2.2 · #8BADB8

Hallman-Lindsay

Chicago Skyline 631

ΔE 2.3 · #96ADBA

Behr

Down Pour 760F-4

ΔE 2.3 · #92A9B2

Benjamin Moore

Dusty CSP-605

ΔE 2.6 · #8DA5AE

Sherwin-Williams

Adrift SW7608

ΔE 2.7 · #87AAB9

PPG

Mountain Stream 1149-4

ΔE 3.1 · #96AFB7

Dunn-Edwards

Stone Silver DE5773

ΔE 3.5 · #8BA8AE

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 4.7 · #8AB1C2

IKEA

IKEA084 84

ΔE 6.7 · #83AAC1

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 6.8 · #A1B8CA

Colorhouse

Water .05 Water-05

ΔE 7.9 · #82979D

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 8.6 · #9DA1AA

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 11 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

#8EAAB6

#B79B8F

Analogous

#8FB7AF

#8EAAB6

#8F97B7

Triadic

#8EAAB6

#B78FAB

#ABB78F

Split-Complementary

#8EAAB6

#B78F97

#B7AF8F

Tetradic

#8EAAB6

#AF8FB7

#B79B8F

#97B78F

Monochromatic

#445E6A

#618898

#8EAAB6

#BECED5

#ECF1F3

Rectangle

#8EAAB6

#9B8FB7

#B79B8F

#ABB78F

Compound

#8EAAB6

#8F97B7

#B79B8F

#B7AF8F

Variations

Lighter

#A5BCC6

#BECCD2

#DAE1E4

Darker

#668E9F

#44626F

#273A41

Saturation

#9DA6A9

#8FABB7

#6BBADB

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

2.45:1

Fail

vs Black

8.58:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#8EAAB6

#9DA2B7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8EAAB6

#A6A6B4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8EAAB6

#8EABA9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Abstract Idea 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

#AAACA4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8EAAB6

Daylight 5500K

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

#97B1C8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#A87F6E

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: #8EAAB6;

CSS — background

background-color: #8EAAB6;

CSS Variable

--color-abstract-idea: #8EAAB6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'abstract-idea': '#8EAAB6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8EAAB6] text-[#8EAAB6]

SCSS

$abstract-idea: #8EAAB6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8EAAB6?

#8EAAB6 is Abstract Idea, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #8EAAB6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Abstract Idea?

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

What colors pair well with Abstract Idea?

Abstract Idea 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 Abstract Idea?

You can download Abstract Idea 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 Abstract Idea?

The hex code is #8EAAB6. In RGB it's 142, 170, 182, and in HSL it's 198°, 22%, 64%.

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