Bistro Blue featured
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Bistro Blue

We've categorized Bistro Blue as a genuinely dark Purple because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can anchor a room without demanding the spotlight so effectively. Explore our collection of 1 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#53588A

LRV

13.33

Light Reflectance Value
13.33
Dark
Tone
Bold VibrantRich
UseInterior Only

Bistro Blue in Real Rooms

Bistro Blue has a low LRV of 13.33 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. Grouped in the Purple family, the photos below show it applied in a front door.

1 Front Door Photo

Bistro Blue on a front door looks particularly stunning when framed by greenery or seasonal wreaths. The color provides a deep, matte background that makes the organic textures of a boxwood wreath or autumn garland really pop.

1421 Front Door

1421 Front Door

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Color Codes

HEX#53588A
RGB83, 88, 138
HSL235° 25% 43%
CMYK40 36 0 46
CIE LabL: 39.0 a: 11.3 b: -28.4
XYZX: 0.12 Y: 0.11 Z: 0.26