BLUES

Genteel Blue

#698EB3

RGB 105, 142, 179 · HSL 210°, 33%, 56% · CMYK 41, 21, 0, 30

Genteel Blue is #698EB3 in HEX — rgb(105, 142, 179), hsl(210°, 33%, 56%), cmyk(41%, 21%, 0%, 30%).

Genteel Blue pulls into the mid-tone end of the blues spectrum — HSL 210°, 33%, 56%. 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#698EB3

RGB105, 142, 179

HSL210°, 33%, 56%

HSV210°, 41%, 70%

CMYK41, 21, 0, 30

Decimal6917811

CSS RGBrgb(105, 142, 179)

CSS HSLhsl(210, 33%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Heavenly Sky C-617

ΔE 0.7 · #688DB1

Farrow & Ball

Cook's Blue 237

ΔE 1 · #6A90B4

Benjamin Moore

Blue 810

ΔE 1.1 · #6C8EB4

Hallman-Lindsay

Heavenly Sky 618

ΔE 1.4 · #6B90B3

Kilz

Just Chill RC150-01

ΔE 2.5 · #6888AC

Dulux

Distant Sky S39D4

ΔE 3.1 · #6F8FAF

Behr

Mysteria 580F-5

ΔE 3.1 · #6791B2

Sherwin-Williams

Perfect Periwinkle SW9065

ΔE 3.6 · #6487B0

Dunn-Edwards

Ocean City DE5879

ΔE 4 · #7896BA

IKEA

IKEA086 86

ΔE 4.6 · #748DAC

Valspar

Splendid Blue 4004-6A

ΔE 5.2 · #7795B3

PPG

Blue Promise 1161-4

ΔE 5.3 · #729CC2

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 11.6 · #8FA4BF

RAL

Pigeon Blue 5014

ΔE 13.6 · #606E8C

Kobra

Blue 29

ΔE 14.5 · #1882B4

Colorhouse

Water .05 Water-05

ΔE 18.4 · #82979D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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

#698EB3

#B48F6A

Analogous

#6AB4B4

#698EB3

#6A6AB4

Triadic

#698EB3

#B46A8F

#8FB46A

Split-Complementary

#698EB3

#B46A6A

#B4B46A

Tetradic

#698EB3

#B46AB4

#B48F6A

#6AB46A

Monochromatic

#2C4258

#46698B

#698EB3

#9DB5CD

#D0DBE7

Rectangle

#698EB3

#8F6AB4

#B48F6A

#8FB46A

Compound

#698EB3

#6A6AB4

#B48F6A

#B4B46A

Variations

Lighter

#88A5C3

#A9BCCF

#CFD8E1

Darker

#4B729A

#324F6B

#1C2E3F

Saturation

#848F9A

#6A8FB4

#448FD9

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

3.43:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.12:1

Deuteranopia

#698EB3

#7887B4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#698EB3

#8989AF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#698EB3

#65948F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Genteel 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

#8E97A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#698EB3

Daylight 5500K

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

#7B9CC6

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.

#9B7957

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: #698EB3;

CSS — background

background-color: #698EB3;

CSS Variable

--color-genteel-blue: #698EB3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'genteel-blue': '#698EB3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#698EB3] text-[#698EB3]

SCSS

$genteel-blue: #698EB3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #698EB3?

#698EB3 is Genteel Blue, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #698EB3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Genteel Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Genteel Blue?

Genteel 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 Genteel Blue?

You can download Genteel 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 Genteel Blue?

The hex code is #698EB3. In RGB it's 105, 142, 179, and in HSL it's 210°, 33%, 56%.

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