BLUES

Over the Moon

#ABB8D5

RGB 171, 184, 213 · HSL 221°, 33%, 75% · CMYK 20, 14, 0, 16

Over the Moon is #ABB8D5 in HEX — rgb(171, 184, 213), hsl(221°, 33%, 75%), cmyk(20%, 14%, 0%, 16%).

Over the Moon pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 221°, 33%, 75%. 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#ABB8D5

RGB171, 184, 213

HSL221°, 33%, 75%

HSV221°, 20%, 84%

CMYK20, 14, 0, 16

Decimal11253973

CSS RGBrgb(171, 184, 213)

CSS HSLhsl(221, 33%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Conclave S41F2

ΔE 0.9 · #ABBAD7

Kilz

Periwinkle Bloom RB170-02

ΔE 2 · #B2BAD7

PPG

Lilac Sachet 1245-4

ΔE 2.4 · #ABB6D7

Benjamin Moore

Freesia 1432

ΔE 2.5 · #A8B2CD

Vista Paint

Babbling Creek C-587

ΔE 2.9 · #A8BAD3

Behr

Movie Magic MQ5-45

ΔE 3 · #B0BBD3

Valspar

Over the Moon 4003-7B

ΔE 3.1 · #B5BFDA

Hallman-Lindsay

Babbling Creek 588

ΔE 3.1 · #A7BAD3

Sherwin-Williams

Awesome Violet SW6815

ΔE 3.5 · #A7B2D4

Dunn-Edwards

Hazy Sky DE5912

ΔE 3.9 · #B7BDD6

Dutch Boy

John's Blue DCP-0617

ΔE 5.8 · #97B2CD

IKEA

IKEA085 85

ΔE 7 · #9FC1DF

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 7.2 · #A1B8CA

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 10.3 · #B7B1DC

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 10.8 · #B4CBD9

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 13.9 · #9DA1AA

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

#ABB8D5

#D4C7AA

Analogous

#AACDD4

#ABB8D5

#B2AAD4

Triadic

#ABB8D5

#D4AAB8

#B8D4AA

Split-Complementary

#ABB8D5

#D4B2AA

#CDD4AA

Tetradic

#ABB8D5

#D4AACD

#D4C7AA

#AAD4B2

Monochromatic

#4D6599

#778DBB

#ABB8D5

#DDE2EE

#EEF1F6

Rectangle

#ABB8D5

#C7AAD4

#D4C7AA

#B8D4AA

Compound

#ABB8D5

#B2AAD4

#D4C7AA

#CDD4AA

Variations

Lighter

#BBC6DD

#CED5E3

#E4E7EE

Darker

#768CBC

#435B8F

#263554

Saturation

#B9BDC6

#AAB8D4

#95B0EA

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

1.99:1

Fail

vs Black

10.55:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ABB8D5

#ADB7D6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ABB8D5

#B6B6D2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ABB8D5

#A9BDB9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Over the Moon 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

#C0B7BB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ABB8D5

Daylight 5500K

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

#ADBCDF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EAEC

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.

#BCAC89

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: #ABB8D5;

CSS — background

background-color: #ABB8D5;

CSS Variable

--color-over-the-moon: #ABB8D5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'over-the-moon': '#ABB8D5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ABB8D5] text-[#ABB8D5]

SCSS

$over-the-moon: #ABB8D5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ABB8D5?

#ABB8D5 is Over the Moon, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #ABB8D5 warm or cool?

Over the Moon reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Over the Moon?

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

What colors pair well with Over the Moon?

Over the Moon 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 Over the Moon?

You can download Over the Moon 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 Over the Moon?

The hex code is #ABB8D5. In RGB it's 171, 184, 213, and in HSL it's 221°, 33%, 75%.

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