BLUES

Left Bank Blue

#699CAB

RGB 105, 156, 171 · HSL 194°, 28%, 54% · CMYK 39, 9, 0, 33

Left Bank Blue is #699CAB in HEX — rgb(105, 156, 171), hsl(194°, 28%, 54%), cmyk(39%, 9%, 0%, 33%).

Left Bank Blue pulls into the mid-tone end of the blues spectrum — HSL 194°, 28%, 54%. 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#699CAB

RGB105, 156, 171

HSL194°, 28%, 54%

HSV194°, 39%, 67%

CMYK39, 9, 0, 33

Decimal6921387

CSS RGBrgb(105, 156, 171)

CSS HSLhsl(194, 28%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Blessed Blue 667

ΔE 1.6 · #659AA7

Vista Paint

Wonderful World K-178

ΔE 2.3 · #6D99A9

Valspar

Sea Song 5003-8A

ΔE 2.4 · #6AA0AC

PPG

Aqua Blue 1151-5

ΔE 3 · #5E97A9

Dulux

Bosco Blue S34A3

ΔE 3.4 · #76A2AF

Behr

Voyage PPU13-7

ΔE 3.7 · #709CA5

Sherwin-Williams

Lakeshore SW6494

ΔE 4.1 · #5B96A2

Benjamin Moore

Whipple HC-152

ΔE 4.3 · #779FB1

Dunn-Edwards

Pacific Palisade DE5787

ΔE 4.6 · #69A4B9

Kilz

Miracle Bay RD290-01

ΔE 5.2 · #799DAF

Farrow & Ball

Stone Blue 86

ΔE 6.7 · #7997A1

IKEA

IKEA120 120

ΔE 7.9 · #6C8EA3

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 9.4 · #8AB1C2

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 9.9 · #5D9B9B

Colorhouse

Water .05 Water-05

ΔE 10.3 · #82979D

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 13.9 · #4EB3CD

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 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

#699CAB

#AB7869

Analogous

#69AB99

#699CAB

#697AAB

Triadic

#699CAB

#AB699B

#9BAB69

Split-Complementary

#699CAB

#AB697A

#AB9969

Tetradic

#699CAB

#9969AB

#AB7869

#7AAB69

Monochromatic

#2C464E

#48727F

#699CAB

#9ABCC6

#CBDCE2

Rectangle

#699CAB

#7869AB

#AB7869

#9BAB69

Compound

#699CAB

#697AAB

#AB7869

#AB9969

Variations

Lighter

#87AFBB

#A8C2C9

#CEDADE

Darker

#4E7F8F

#345863

#1E343A

Saturation

#808F94

#699BAB

#3FB2D5

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

3.02:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.94:1

Deuteranopia

#699CAB

#868FAC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#699CAB

#9595A9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#699CAB

#699E9B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Left Bank 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

#8EA29B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#699CAB

Daylight 5500K

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

#7BA7C0

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.

#926558

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: #699CAB;

CSS — background

background-color: #699CAB;

CSS Variable

--color-left-bank-blue: #699CAB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'left-bank-blue': '#699CAB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#699CAB] text-[#699CAB]

SCSS

$left-bank-blue: #699CAB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #699CAB?

#699CAB is Left Bank Blue, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #699CAB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Left Bank Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Left Bank Blue?

Left Bank 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 Left Bank Blue?

You can download Left Bank 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 Left Bank Blue?

The hex code is #699CAB. In RGB it's 105, 156, 171, and in HSL it's 194°, 28%, 54%.

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