BLUES

Bondi

#16698C

RGB 22, 105, 140 · HSL 198°, 73%, 32% · CMYK 84, 25, 0, 45

Bondi is #16698C in HEX — rgb(22, 105, 140), hsl(198°, 73%, 32%), cmyk(84%, 25%, 0%, 45%).

Bondi pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 198°, 73%, 32%. 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#16698C

RGB22, 105, 140

HSL198°, 73%, 32%

HSV198°, 84%, 55%

CMYK84, 25, 0, 45

Decimal1468812

CSS RGBrgb(22, 105, 140)

CSS HSLhsl(198, 73%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Ice Cave M480-7

ΔE 2.4 · #1F6E8F

Vista Paint

Ahoy! Blue K-1246

ΔE 2.5 · #006C92

Dulux

Bondi S34D6

ΔE 3.3 · #166D8C

PPG

Blue Oasis 1158-6

ΔE 3.4 · #296D93

Valspar

Pacific Pleasure 5009-10

ΔE 3.8 · #146C8A

Sherwin-Williams

Adriatic Sea SW6790

ΔE 3.8 · #016081

Hallman-Lindsay

Tory Blue historic-tory-blue

ΔE 4 · #2B708F

Kilz

Wind Surfing RD110-02

ΔE 4.7 · #366C8E

Benjamin Moore

Bellbottom CSP-655

ΔE 5.3 · #396C8D

Dunn-Edwards

Teal Tune DE5831

ΔE 6.5 · #02708C

RAL

Pearl Gentian Blue 5025

ΔE 9.4 · #2A6478

Kobra

Blue 29

ΔE 12.8 · #1882B4

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 14.7 · #3A5170

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 16.5 · #0E707B

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 17 · #636E8F

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 17.1 · #4C6A74

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#16698C

#8D3A16

Analogous

#168D75

#16698C

#162E8D

Triadic

#16698C

#8D1669

#698D16

Split-Complementary

#16698C

#8D162E

#8D7516

Tetradic

#16698C

#75168D

#8D3A16

#2E8D16

Monochromatic

#031016

#0C384B

#16698C

#209BCF

#57BAE5

Rectangle

#16698C

#3A168D

#8D3A16

#698D16

Compound

#16698C

#162E8D

#8D3A16

#8D7516

Variations

Lighter

#1F96C9

#56B1D8

#A3CFE1

Darker

#0F5573

#093B51

#042330

Saturation

#405963

#16698D

#0B6E98

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

6.12:1

vs Black

3.43:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#16698C

#495C8D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#16698C

#616188

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#16698C

#086F69

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Bondi 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

#507B84

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#16698C

Daylight 5500K

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

#3D80A8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8ECED

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.

#70341A

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: #16698C;

CSS — background

background-color: #16698C;

CSS Variable

--color-bondi: #16698C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bondi': '#16698C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#16698C] text-[#16698C]

SCSS

$bondi: #16698C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #16698C?

#16698C is Bondi, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #16698C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bondi?

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

What colors pair well with Bondi?

Bondi 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 Bondi?

You can download Bondi 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 Bondi?

The hex code is #16698C. In RGB it's 22, 105, 140, and in HSL it's 198°, 73%, 32%.

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