BLUES

Yacht Blue

#679BB3

RGB 103, 155, 179 · HSL 199°, 33%, 55% · CMYK 42, 13, 0, 30

Yacht Blue is #679BB3 in HEX — rgb(103, 155, 179), hsl(199°, 33%, 55%), cmyk(42%, 13%, 0%, 30%).

Yacht Blue pulls into the mid-tone end of the blues spectrum — HSL 199°, 33%, 55%. 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#679BB3

RGB103, 155, 179

HSL199°, 33%, 55%

HSV199°, 42%, 70%

CMYK42, 13, 0, 30

Decimal6790067

CSS RGBrgb(103, 155, 179)

CSS HSLhsl(199, 33%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Lake Lucerne DE5808

ΔE 1.3 · #689DB7

Sherwin-Williams

Bluebird Feather SW9062

ΔE 2.1 · #6F9DB3

Kilz

Seaside Retreat RD150-01

ΔE 2.3 · #6F9CB5

Dulux

Adventure Isle S35C3

ΔE 2.4 · #6EA1B8

Behr

Jean Jacket Blue S510-4

ΔE 3.3 · #6FA0BC

Benjamin Moore

I've 774

ΔE 3.9 · #6BA5BF

Valspar

Rushing Rapids 5001-8A

ΔE 3.9 · #5E97B5

PPG

Aqua Blue 1151-5

ΔE 4.4 · #5E97A9

Vista Paint

Wonderful World K-178

ΔE 4.8 · #6D99A9

Hallman-Lindsay

Sea Of Atlantis 653

ΔE 5 · #6AA1C1

IKEA

IKEA120 120

ΔE 6.6 · #6C8EA3

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 8.4 · #599EC4

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 10.2 · #8AB1C2

Colorhouse

Water .05 Water-05

ΔE 13.2 · #82979D

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 13.3 · #4EB3CD

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 14.8 · #5D9B9B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#679BB3

#B27E66

Analogous

#66B2A4

#679BB3

#6674B2

Triadic

#679BB3

#B2669A

#9AB266

Split-Complementary

#679BB3

#B26674

#B2A466

Tetradic

#679BB3

#A466B2

#B27E66

#74B266

Monochromatic

#2B4755

#447288

#679BB3

#99BCCC

#CCDDE5

Rectangle

#679BB3

#7E66B2

#B27E66

#9AB266

Compound

#679BB3

#6674B2

#B27E66

#B2A466

Variations

Lighter

#85AEC1

#A7C1CD

#CEDAE0

Darker

#497E97

#315769

#1C333E

Saturation

#819098

#669AB2

#40A8D9

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

3.04:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.92:1

Deuteranopia

#679BB3

#838FB4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#679BB3

#9494B0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#679BB3

#669E9A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Yacht 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

#8DA1A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#679BB3

Daylight 5500K

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

#7AA6C6

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.

#996B56

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: #679BB3;

CSS — background

background-color: #679BB3;

CSS Variable

--color-yacht-blue: #679BB3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yacht-blue': '#679BB3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#679BB3] text-[#679BB3]

SCSS

$yacht-blue: #679BB3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #679BB3?

#679BB3 is Yacht Blue, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #679BB3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yacht Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Yacht Blue?

Yacht 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 Yacht Blue?

You can download Yacht 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 Yacht Blue?

The hex code is #679BB3. In RGB it's 103, 155, 179, and in HSL it's 199°, 33%, 55%.

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