BLUES

Slumber

#98C8EA

RGB 152, 200, 234 · HSL 205°, 66%, 76% · CMYK 35, 15, 0, 8

Slumber is #98C8EA in HEX — rgb(152, 200, 234), hsl(205°, 66%, 76%), cmyk(35%, 15%, 0%, 8%).

Slumber pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 205°, 66%, 76%. 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#98C8EA

RGB152, 200, 234

HSL205°, 66%, 76%

HSV205°, 35%, 92%

CMYK35, 15, 0, 8

Decimal10012906

CSS RGBrgb(152, 200, 234)

CSS HSLhsl(205, 66%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Slumber 4007-9C

Exact match

PPG

Sweet Dreams 1241-3

ΔE 1.4 · #9BC7EA

Dunn-Edwards

Astral DE5856

ΔE 3 · #8EC2E7

Benjamin Moore

Faded 795

ΔE 3.5 · #98C4E0

Vista Paint

Make a Splash K-140

ΔE 3.6 · #98C2DF

Behr

Perennial Blue M530-3

ΔE 3.7 · #A6D0F0

Dulux

Island Light S39H1

ΔE 4 · #A7CBEB

IKEA

IKEA085 85

ΔE 4.7 · #9FC1DF

Hallman-Lindsay

Marzena Dream 637

ΔE 4.7 · #A6D0EC

Kilz

Washed Away RD180-02

ΔE 6 · #91BAD6

Sherwin-Williams

Porch Ceiling SW9063

ΔE 6.5 · #9BC8DE

Dutch Boy

John's Blue DCP-0617

ΔE 9.7 · #97B2CD

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 11.8 · #A1B8CA

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 12.3 · #87C8D7

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 12.8 · #B4CBD9

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 20.8 · #7FB5B5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

#98C8EA

#EABB99

Analogous

#99EAE3

#98C8EA

#99A0EA

Triadic

#98C8EA

#EA99C9

#C9EA99

Split-Complementary

#98C8EA

#EA99A0

#EAE399

Tetradic

#98C8EA

#E399EA

#EABB99

#A0EA99

Monochromatic

#2882C3

#5AA6DD

#98C8EA

#D9EBF7

#EAF4FB

Rectangle

#98C8EA

#BB99EA

#EABB99

#C9EA99

Compound

#98C8EA

#99A0EA

#EABB99

#EAE399

Variations

Lighter

#AED3EE

#C6DEEF

#E0EBF3

Darker

#56A7E0

#1D77B8

#0F466D

Saturation

#B6C4CE

#99C9EA

#8FCAF5

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

1.78:1

Fail

vs Black

11.78:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#98C8EA

#AFBDEB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#98C8EA

#C1C1E6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#98C8EA

#95CDC8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Slumber 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

#B1C3CB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#98C8EA

Daylight 5500K

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

#9FC8EF

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.

#D79C72

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: #98C8EA;

CSS — background

background-color: #98C8EA;

CSS Variable

--color-slumber: #98C8EA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'slumber': '#98C8EA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#98C8EA] text-[#98C8EA]

SCSS

$slumber: #98C8EA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #98C8EA?

#98C8EA is Slumber, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #98C8EA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Slumber?

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

What colors pair well with Slumber?

Slumber 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 Slumber?

You can download Slumber 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 Slumber?

The hex code is #98C8EA. In RGB it's 152, 200, 234, and in HSL it's 205°, 66%, 76%.

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