BLUES

Tidal Wave

#8FC5D3

RGB 143, 197, 211 · HSL 192°, 44%, 69% · CMYK 32, 7, 0, 17

Tidal Wave is #8FC5D3 in HEX — rgb(143, 197, 211), hsl(192°, 44%, 69%), cmyk(32%, 7%, 0%, 17%).

Tidal Wave pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 192°, 44%, 69%. 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#8FC5D3

RGB143, 197, 211

HSL192°, 44%, 69%

HSV192°, 32%, 83%

CMYK32, 7, 0, 17

Decimal9422291

CSS RGBrgb(143, 197, 211)

CSS HSLhsl(192, 44%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Tidal Wave5002-7C

Exact match

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Sherwin-Williams

After the RainSW9047

ΔE 1.2 · #8BC4D1

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Blue GlintS33D1

ΔE 1.2 · #92C8D7

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Turquoise2057-50

ΔE 2.3 · #88C1D2

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Behr

Cotton DenimBIC-10

ΔE 2.3 · #8EC3D5

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Dunn-Edwards

Eastern SkyDE5786

ΔE 2.5 · #8FC1D2

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PPG

Idyllic Isle1235-4

ΔE 2.5 · #94C8D2

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Kilz

Thunder RiverRE230-02

ΔE 2.6 · #89C8D6

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Blue27

ΔE 3.1 · #87C8D7

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Joyful MorningK-188

ΔE 4.4 · #8ACDDE

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Trisha's Eyes666

ΔE 5.1 · #8EB9C4

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ΔE 6.3 · #7AC2D8

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IKEA119119

ΔE 6.7 · #9BC2D8

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Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground210

ΔE 7.7 · #A1C5C8

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Dream .04Dream-04

ΔE 9.5 · #9CC7C4

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RAL

Pastel Turquoise6034

ΔE 10 · #7FB5B5

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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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#8FC5D3

#D39B8D

Analogous

#8DD3BE

#8FC5D3

#8DA2D3

Triadic

#8FC5D3

#D38DC5

#C5D38D

Split-Complementary

#8FC5D3

#D38DA2

#D3BE8D

Tetradic

#8FC5D3

#BE8DD3

#D39B8D

#A2D38D

Monochromatic

#387E8F

#56A9BD

#8FC5D3

#C4E1E8

#EDF6F8

Rectangle

#8FC5D3

#9B8DD3

#D39B8D

#C5D38D

Compound

#8FC5D3

#8DA2D3

#D39B8D

#D3BE8D

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Tidal Wave run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #E9F4F6

Tint #D2E8EE

Tint #BBDCE5

Tint #A4D1DC

Base #8FC5D3

Shade #59AABE

Shade #3A8395

Shade #255560

Shade #11272C

Variations

Lighter

#A4D0DC

#BEDAE1

#DBE8EC

Darker

#58ACC2

#327D90

#1C4955

Saturation

#A6B6BA

#8DC5D3

#77D2E9

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

1.89:1

Fail

vs Black

11.10:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#8FC5D3

#AEB6D5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8FC5D3

#BDBDD1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8FC5D3

#8FC6C3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Tidal Wave 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

#ABC0B9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8FC5D3

Daylight 5500K

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

#98C5DE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#BD7E6E

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: #8FC5D3;

CSS — background

background-color: #8FC5D3;

CSS Variable

--color-tidal-wave: #8FC5D3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tidal-wave': '#8FC5D3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8FC5D3] text-[#8FC5D3]

SCSS

$tidal-wave: #8FC5D3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8FC5D3?

#8FC5D3 is Tidal Wave, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #8FC5D3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tidal Wave?

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

What colors pair well with Tidal Wave?

Tidal Wave 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 Tidal Wave?

You can download Tidal Wave 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 Tidal Wave?

The hex code is #8FC5D3. In RGB it's 143, 197, 211, and in HSL it's 192°, 44%, 69%.

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