BLUES

Galleria Blue

#8FA4AC

RGB 143, 164, 172 · HSL 197°, 15%, 62% · CMYK 17, 5, 0, 33

Galleria Blue is #8FA4AC in HEX — rgb(143, 164, 172), hsl(197°, 15%, 62%), cmyk(17%, 5%, 0%, 33%).

Galleria Blue pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 197°, 15%, 62%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#8FA4AC

RGB143, 164, 172

HSL197°, 15%, 62%

HSV197°, 17%, 67%

CMYK17, 5, 0, 33

Decimal9413804

CSS RGBrgb(143, 164, 172)

CSS HSLhsl(197, 15%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Dusty CSP-605

ΔE 1.1 · #8DA5AE

PPG

Symmetry 1037-4

ΔE 1.9 · #8FA0A7

Kilz

Endless Rain RE150-02

ΔE 1.9 · #8DA7AF

Behr

Down Pour 760F-4

ΔE 1.9 · #92A9B2

Valspar

Silver Fox 4008-3C

ΔE 2.1 · #93A6B1

Sherwin-Williams

Powder Blue SW2863

ΔE 2.1 · #89A4AD

Dulux

Palmer SG5C3

ΔE 2.2 · #8A9EA6

Dunn-Edwards

Cape Cod Blue DEC792

ΔE 2.6 · #91A2A6

Vista Paint

Blue Horizon K-803

ΔE 3.4 · #8DA2B0

Hallman-Lindsay

Wonder Land 498

ΔE 4 · #92ADB2

Colorhouse

Water .05 Water-05

ΔE 5.1 · #82979D

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 6.1 · #9DA1AA

Farrow & Ball

Oval Room Blue 85

ΔE 6.2 · #8B9D9B

IKEA

IKEA182 182

ΔE 6.9 · #9AA1A0

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 7.2 · #A6ACB8

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 8.1 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#8FA4AC

#AD9890

Analogous

#90ADA6

#8FA4AC

#9096AD

Triadic

#8FA4AC

#AD90A4

#A4AD90

Split-Complementary

#8FA4AC

#AD9096

#ADA690

Tetradic

#8FA4AC

#A690AD

#AD9890

#96AD90

Monochromatic

#45575E

#66808A

#8FA4AC

#BCC8CD

#E8ECEE

Rectangle

#8FA4AC

#9890AD

#AD9890

#A4AD90

Compound

#8FA4AC

#9096AD

#AD9890

#ADA690

Variations

Lighter

#A6B7BD

#BDC8CC

#DADFE1

Darker

#6B8792

#495D65

#2A363B

Saturation

#9AA0A2

#90A4AD

#66B6D6

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

2.60:1

Fail

vs Black

8.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#8FA4AC

#9A9EAD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8FA4AC

#A1A1AB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8FA4AC

#8FA5A3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Galleria Blue 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

#ABA89C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8FA4AC

Daylight 5500K

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

#98ADC0

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#A57968

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: #8FA4AC;

CSS — background

background-color: #8FA4AC;

CSS Variable

--color-galleria-blue: #8FA4AC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'galleria-blue': '#8FA4AC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8FA4AC] text-[#8FA4AC]

SCSS

$galleria-blue: #8FA4AC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8FA4AC?

#8FA4AC is Galleria Blue, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #8FA4AC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Galleria Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Galleria Blue?

Galleria Blue 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 Galleria Blue?

You can download Galleria Blue 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 Galleria Blue?

The hex code is #8FA4AC. In RGB it's 143, 164, 172, and in HSL it's 197°, 15%, 62%.

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