BLUES

Delphinium Blue

#6198AE

RGB 97, 152, 174 · HSL 197°, 32%, 53% · CMYK 44, 13, 0, 32

Delphinium Blue is #6198AE in HEX — rgb(97, 152, 174), hsl(197°, 32%, 53%), cmyk(44%, 13%, 0%, 32%).

Delphinium Blue pulls into the mid-tone end of the blues spectrum — HSL 197°, 32%, 53%. 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#6198AE

RGB97, 152, 174

HSL197°, 32%, 53%

HSV197°, 44%, 68%

CMYK44, 13, 0, 32

Decimal6396078

CSS RGBrgb(97, 152, 174)

CSS HSLhsl(197, 32%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Aqua Blue 1151-5

ΔE 2.6 · #5E97A9

Behr

Skipper 570F-5

ΔE 2.9 · #6593A9

Dunn-Edwards

Lake Lucerne DE5808

ΔE 3.2 · #689DB7

Kilz

Yacht Club RE130-01

ΔE 3.3 · #5990A4

Sherwin-Williams

Bluebird Feather SW9062

ΔE 3.4 · #6F9DB3

Benjamin Moore

Palace CW-605

ΔE 3.8 · #5EA0B7

Dulux

Adventure Isle S35C3

ΔE 3.8 · #6EA1B8

Vista Paint

Wonderful World K-178

ΔE 4.3 · #6D99A9

Valspar

Rushing Rapids 5001-8A

ΔE 4.6 · #5E97B5

Hallman-Lindsay

Blessed Blue 667

ΔE 5.2 · #659AA7

IKEA

IKEA120 120

ΔE 6.6 · #6C8EA3

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 9.4 · #599EC4

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 11.3 · #8AB1C2

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 12.9 · #3F888F

Colorhouse

Water .05 Water-05

ΔE 13.1 · #82979D

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 13.4 · #4EB3CD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

#6198AE

#AE7761

Analogous

#61AE9D

#6198AE

#6171AE

Triadic

#6198AE

#AE6198

#98AE61

Split-Complementary

#6198AE

#AE6171

#AE9D61

Tetradic

#6198AE

#9D61AE

#AE7761

#71AE61

Monochromatic

#28434D

#426E80

#6198AE

#93B9C8

#C6DAE2

Rectangle

#6198AE

#7761AE

#AE7761

#98AE61

Compound

#6198AE

#6171AE

#AE7761

#AE9D61

Variations

Lighter

#80ACBE

#A4C0CB

#CCD9DE

Darker

#487C90

#305664

#1B323B

Saturation

#7C8C93

#6198AE

#38A9D6

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

3.18:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.61:1

Deuteranopia

#6198AE

#7F8BAF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6198AE

#9090AB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6198AE

#609B97

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Delphinium 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

#889F9E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6198AE

Daylight 5500K

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

#75A4C2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EBEC

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.

#926554

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: #6198AE;

CSS — background

background-color: #6198AE;

CSS Variable

--color-delphinium-blue: #6198AE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'delphinium-blue': '#6198AE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6198AE] text-[#6198AE]

SCSS

$delphinium-blue: #6198AE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6198AE?

#6198AE is Delphinium Blue, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #6198AE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Delphinium Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Delphinium Blue?

Delphinium 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 Delphinium Blue?

You can download Delphinium 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 Delphinium Blue?

The hex code is #6198AE. In RGB it's 97, 152, 174, and in HSL it's 197°, 32%, 53%.

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