BLUES

Gateway to Paradise

#A79FCA

RGB 167, 159, 202 · HSL 251°, 29%, 71% · CMYK 17, 21, 0, 21

Gateway to Paradise is #A79FCA in HEX — rgb(167, 159, 202), hsl(251°, 29%, 71%), cmyk(17%, 21%, 0%, 21%).

Gateway to Paradise pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 251°, 29%, 71%. 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#A79FCA

RGB167, 159, 202

HSL251°, 29%, 71%

HSV251°, 21%, 79%

CMYK17, 21, 0, 21

Decimal10985418

CSS RGBrgb(167, 159, 202)

CSS HSLhsl(251, 29%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Gateway to Paradise K-35

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Vision 1254

ΔE 1.5 · #A29CC8

PPG

Puturple 1248-5

ΔE 1.8 · #ADA2CE

Dunn-Edwards

Ode to Purple DE5962

ΔE 3.3 · #A798C2

Benjamin Moore

Snugglepuss 1405

ΔE 4.4 · #9D95BC

Dulux

Monastic S43G3

ΔE 4.4 · #A9A9D2

Kilz

Bedtime Story RB150-01

ΔE 4.9 · #9A9FC7

Sherwin-Williams

Berry Frappé SW9068

ΔE 5 · #B3A1C6

Behr

Highland Thistle S110-4

ΔE 5.3 · #B8A3CF

Valspar

Imperial Lilac 4003-9C

ΔE 5.5 · #B7ADD6

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 6.6 · #B7B1DC

IKEA

IKEA121 121

ΔE 12.3 · #8896B3

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 13.8 · #8FA4BF

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 16.6 · #8673A1

Farrow & Ball

Cook's Blue 237

ΔE 18 · #6A90B4

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 23.9 · #B4CBD9

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

#A79FCA

#C3CAA0

Analogous

#A0ADCA

#A79FCA

#BDA0CA

Triadic

#A79FCA

#CAA7A0

#A0CAA7

Split-Complementary

#A79FCA

#CABDA0

#ADCAA0

Tetradic

#A79FCA

#CAA0AD

#C3CAA0

#A0CABD

Monochromatic

#554A87

#7A6EAF

#A79FCA

#D5D1E6

#F0EFF6

Rectangle

#A79FCA

#CAA0C3

#C3CAA0

#A0CAA7

Compound

#A79FCA

#BDA0CA

#C3CAA0

#ADCAA0

Variations

Lighter

#B9B3D5

#CCC8DE

#E2E0EA

Darker

#7C6FB2

#4F4483

#2E274D

Saturation

#B1AFBB

#A7A0CA

#9785E5

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

2.48:1

Fail

vs Black

8.46:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A79FCA

#9BA6CA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A79FCA

#A0A0C5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A79FCA

#A3A7A2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Gateway to Paradise 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

#BDA4B3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A79FCA

Daylight 5500K

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

#AAA9D7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEC

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.

#AAB381

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: #A79FCA;

CSS — background

background-color: #A79FCA;

CSS Variable

--color-gateway-to-paradise: #A79FCA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gateway-to-paradise': '#A79FCA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A79FCA] text-[#A79FCA]

SCSS

$gateway-to-paradise: #A79FCA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A79FCA?

#A79FCA is Gateway to Paradise, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #A79FCA warm or cool?

Gateway to Paradise reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Gateway to Paradise?

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

What colors pair well with Gateway to Paradise?

Gateway to Paradise 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 Gateway to Paradise?

You can download Gateway to Paradise 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 Gateway to Paradise?

The hex code is #A79FCA. In RGB it's 167, 159, 202, and in HSL it's 251°, 29%, 71%.

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