BLUES

Blessed Blue

#6197A4

RGB 97, 151, 164 · HSL 192°, 27%, 51% · CMYK 41, 8, 0, 36

Blessed Blue is #6197A4 in HEX — rgb(97, 151, 164), hsl(192°, 27%, 51%), cmyk(41%, 8%, 0%, 36%).

Blessed Blue pulls into the mid-tone end of the blues spectrum — HSL 192°, 27%, 51%. 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#6197A4

RGB97, 151, 164

HSL192°, 27%, 51%

HSV192°, 41%, 64%

CMYK41, 8, 0, 36

Decimal6395812

CSS RGBrgb(97, 151, 164)

CSS HSLhsl(192, 27%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Blessed Blue C-666

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Blessed Blue 667

ΔE 1.2 · #659AA7

Sherwin-Williams

Lakeshore SW6494

ΔE 1.7 · #5B96A2

Dulux

Shore Water S32B4

ΔE 2.6 · #6799A2

PPG

Aqua Blue 1151-5

ΔE 2.9 · #5E97A9

Dunn-Edwards

Star City DE5767

ΔE 3 · #5796A1

Behr

Cabana Blue HDC-AC-23A

ΔE 3.2 · #5B909A

Valspar

Sea Song 5003-8A

ΔE 3.4 · #6AA0AC

Benjamin Moore

Blue 748

ΔE 3.7 · #5699AA

Kilz

Yacht Club RE130-01

ΔE 4.8 · #5990A4

Farrow & Ball

Stone Blue 86

ΔE 7.4 · #7997A1

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 8.3 · #5D9B9B

IKEA

IKEA120 120

ΔE 8.4 · #6C8EA3

Colorhouse

Water .05 Water-05

ΔE 10.9 · #82979D

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 11.9 · #8AB1C2

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 14.8 · #4EB3CD

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 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

#6197A4

#A46E60

Analogous

#60A490

#6197A4

#6075A4

Triadic

#6197A4

#A46096

#96A460

Split-Complementary

#6197A4

#A46075

#A49060

Tetradic

#6197A4

#9060A4

#A46E60

#75A460

Monochromatic

#273E44

#436B75

#6197A4

#91B6C0

#C1D6DC

Rectangle

#6197A4

#6E60A4

#A46E60

#96A460

Compound

#6197A4

#6075A4

#A46E60

#A49060

Variations

Lighter

#80ABB6

#A3BEC5

#CBD8DC

Darker

#4B7A86

#32545D

#1D3137

Saturation

#78888C

#6096A4

#33B2D1

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

3.25:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.47:1

Deuteranopia

#6197A4

#8189A5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6197A4

#9090A2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6197A4

#619895

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Blessed Blue 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

#889E96

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6197A4

Daylight 5500K

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

#75A3BA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEC

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.

#8A5E53

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: #6197A4;

CSS — background

background-color: #6197A4;

CSS Variable

--color-blessed-blue: #6197A4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blessed-blue': '#6197A4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6197A4] text-[#6197A4]

SCSS

$blessed-blue: #6197A4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6197A4?

#6197A4 is Blessed Blue, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #6197A4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blessed Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Blessed Blue?

Blessed Blue 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 Blessed Blue?

You can download Blessed Blue 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 Blessed Blue?

The hex code is #6197A4. In RGB it's 97, 151, 164, and in HSL it's 192°, 27%, 51%.

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