BLUES

Astral

#8EC2E7

RGB 142, 194, 231 · HSL 205°, 65%, 73% · CMYK 39, 16, 0, 9

Astral is #8EC2E7 in HEX — rgb(142, 194, 231), hsl(205°, 65%, 73%), cmyk(39%, 16%, 0%, 9%).

Astral pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 205°, 65%, 73%. 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#8EC2E7

RGB142, 194, 231

HSL205°, 65%, 73%

HSV205°, 39%, 91%

CMYK39, 16, 0, 9

Decimal9356007

CSS RGBrgb(142, 194, 231)

CSS HSLhsl(205, 65%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Astral DE5856

Exact match

Vista Paint

Blue Sky K-132

ΔE 1.8 · #8EC1E9

Hallman-Lindsay

Watery Sea 638

ΔE 2.1 · #88BFE7

Dulux

Blue Shutters S39H2

ΔE 2.4 · #93C0E7

Valspar

Slumber 4007-9C

ΔE 3 · #98C8EA

PPG

Sweet Dreams 1241-3

ΔE 3.2 · #9BC7EA

Benjamin Moore

Blue 2063-50

ΔE 3.4 · #85BCDD

Behr

Colorado Springs 570D-4

ΔE 5 · #85C2E0

Kilz

Washed Away RD180-02

ΔE 5.9 · #91BAD6

IKEA

IKEA085 85

ΔE 6.1 · #9FC1DF

Sherwin-Williams

Undercool SW6957

ΔE 6.3 · #7FC3E1

Dutch Boy

John's Blue DCP-0617

ΔE 9.7 · #97B2CD

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 12.9 · #A1B8CA

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 13.3 · #87C8D7

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 15.1 · #B4CBD9

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 21.4 · #7FB5B5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#8EC2E7

#E7B38D

Analogous

#8DE7DF

#8EC2E7

#8D95E7

Triadic

#8EC2E7

#E78DC2

#C2E78D

Split-Complementary

#8EC2E7

#E78D95

#E7DF8D

Tetradic

#8EC2E7

#DF8DE7

#E7B38D

#95E78D

Monochromatic

#267AB5

#4EA0DA

#8EC2E7

#CDE4F4

#EAF4FB

Rectangle

#8EC2E7

#B38DE7

#E7B38D

#C2E78D

Compound

#8EC2E7

#8D95E7

#E7B38D

#E7DF8D

Variations

Lighter

#A4CEEC

#BFD9ED

#DCE9F2

Darker

#4DA1DD

#1D73B0

#0F4368

Saturation

#ADBCC8

#8DC2E7

#81C4F3

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

1.91:1

Fail

vs Black

11.02:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#8EC2E7

#A7B7E8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8EC2E7

#BABAE3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8EC2E7

#8BC8C2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Astral 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

#AABEC8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8EC2E7

Daylight 5500K

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

#97C3ED

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EBED

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.

#D49569

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: #8EC2E7;

CSS — background

background-color: #8EC2E7;

CSS Variable

--color-astral: #8EC2E7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'astral': '#8EC2E7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8EC2E7] text-[#8EC2E7]

SCSS

$astral: #8EC2E7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8EC2E7?

#8EC2E7 is Astral, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #8EC2E7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Astral?

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

What colors pair well with Astral?

Astral 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 Astral?

You can download Astral 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 Astral?

The hex code is #8EC2E7. In RGB it's 142, 194, 231, and in HSL it's 205°, 65%, 73%.

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