BLUES

Blithe

#0099D1

RGB 0, 153, 209 · HSL 196°, 100%, 41% · CMYK 100, 27, 0, 18

Blithe is #0099D1 in HEX — rgb(0, 153, 209), hsl(196°, 100%, 41%), cmyk(100%, 27%, 0%, 18%).

Blithe pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 196°, 100%, 41%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#0099D1

RGB0, 153, 209

HSL196°, 100%, 41%

HSV196°, 100%, 82%

CMYK100, 27, 0, 18

Decimal39377

CSS RGBrgb(0, 153, 209)

CSS HSLhsl(196, 100%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Boyzone S35H4

ΔE 2.4 · #2A9DD5

Sherwin-Williams

Dynamic Blue SW6958

ΔE 3.4 · #0192C6

PPG

Sorcerer 1240-5

ΔE 3.5 · #3398CE

Benjamin Moore

Clearest 2064-40

ΔE 3.8 · #3296CB

Valspar

Blue Burst 4008-10B

ΔE 3.8 · #3097D0

Behr

El Capitan MQ4-56

ΔE 4.4 · #18A4DA

Kilz

Hero Blue RD280-02

ΔE 4.6 · #1898C8

Dunn-Edwards

Pool Party DE5837

ΔE 4.8 · #0098C8

Vista Paint

Bonaventure K-146

ΔE 8.8 · #4A9CC7

Kobra

Blue 29

ΔE 9.5 · #1882B4

Hallman-Lindsay

Charybdis 661

ΔE 10.7 · #16A3CB

RAL

Light Blue 5012

ΔE 12 · #3B83BD

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 12.4 · #599EC4

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 21.9 · #4A72B0

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 25.3 · #7AC2D8

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 30.5 · #0E707B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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

#0099D1

#D13800

Analogous

#00D1A0

#0099D1

#0031D1

Triadic

#0099D1

#D10099

#99D100

Split-Complementary

#0099D1

#D10031

#D1A000

Tetradic

#0099D1

#A000D1

#D13800

#31D100

Monochromatic

#002938

#006185

#0099D1

#1FC3FF

#6BD8FF

Rectangle

#0099D1

#3800D1

#D13800

#99D100

Compound

#0099D1

#0031D1

#D13800

#D1A000

Variations

Lighter

#0EBFFF

#58C9F1

#A5DCEF

Darker

#007BA7

#005473

#003143

Saturation

#497788

#0099D1

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

3.24:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.48:1

Deuteranopia

#0099D1

#6686D2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#0099D1

#8D8DCB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#0099D1

#00A299

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Blithe 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

#3F9FB8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#0099D1

Daylight 5500K

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

#2DA4DC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E7ECEE

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.

#A03812

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #0099D1;

CSS — background

background-color: #0099D1;

CSS Variable

--color-blithe: #0099D1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blithe': '#0099D1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#0099D1] text-[#0099D1]

SCSS

$blithe: #0099D1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #0099D1?

#0099D1 is Blithe, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #0099D1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blithe?

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

What colors pair well with Blithe?

Blithe 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 Blithe?

You can download Blithe 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 Blithe?

The hex code is #0099D1. In RGB it's 0, 153, 209, and in HSL it's 196°, 100%, 41%.

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