BLUES

Bermuda Grey

#6B8BA2

RGB 107, 139, 162 · HSL 205°, 23%, 53% · CMYK 34, 14, 0, 36

Bermuda Grey is #6B8BA2 in HEX — rgb(107, 139, 162), hsl(205°, 23%, 53%), cmyk(34%, 14%, 0%, 36%).

Bermuda Grey pulls into the mid-tone end of the blues spectrum — HSL 205°, 23%, 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#6B8BA2

RGB107, 139, 162

HSL205°, 23%, 53%

HSV205°, 34%, 64%

CMYK34, 14, 0, 36

Decimal7048098

CSS RGBrgb(107, 139, 162)

CSS HSLhsl(205, 23%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

IKEA

IKEA120 120

ΔE 1.7 · #6C8EA3

Valspar

Blue Sash 4005-6B

ΔE 1.7 · #718CA3

Sherwin-Williams

Sporty Blue SW6522

ΔE 1.8 · #6A8AA4

Benjamin Moore

Blue 1678 · CC-800

ΔE 1.9 · #6488A0

Behr

French Court PPU14-4

ΔE 2.2 · #698EA3

Dunn-Edwards

Seal Pup DE5816

ΔE 2.4 · #65869B

Dulux

Starsilt S39C4

ΔE 2.9 · #758DA4

Vista Paint

Storm Blue Sky K-154

ΔE 2.9 · #618AA3

Kilz

Breakwaters RC260-02

ΔE 3.9 · #6086A2

PPG

American Anthem 1156-4

ΔE 3.9 · #7595AB

Hallman-Lindsay

Celestial Horizon 589

ΔE 6.9 · #7C94B3

Farrow & Ball

Cook's Blue 237

ΔE 7.7 · #6A90B4

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 11.2 · #8FA4BF

Colorhouse

Water .05 Water-05

ΔE 11.2 · #82979D

RAL

Squirrel Grey 7000

ΔE 11.3 · #78858B

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 11.4 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#6B8BA2

#A3836C

Analogous

#6CA39E

#6B8BA2

#6C70A3

Triadic

#6B8BA2

#A36C8C

#8CA36C

Split-Complementary

#6B8BA2

#A36C70

#A39E6C

Tetradic

#6B8BA2

#9E6CA3

#A3836C

#70A36C

Monochromatic

#2D3D48

#4B6577

#6B8BA2

#9BB1C0

#CAD5DE

Rectangle

#6B8BA2

#836CA3

#A3836C

#8CA36C

Compound

#6B8BA2

#6C70A3

#A3836C

#A39E6C

Variations

Lighter

#89A3B5

#A9B9C5

#CED6DC

Darker

#527086

#384D5D

#202D37

Saturation

#7F898F

#6C8CA3

#3D93D1

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

3.60:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.84:1

Deuteranopia

#6B8BA2

#7A84A3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6B8BA2

#86869F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6B8BA2

#698E8B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Bermuda Grey 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

focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#909595

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6B8BA2

Daylight 5500K

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

#7D9AB9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#906E56

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: #6B8BA2;

CSS — background

background-color: #6B8BA2;

CSS Variable

--color-bermuda-grey: #6B8BA2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bermuda-grey': '#6B8BA2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6B8BA2] text-[#6B8BA2]

SCSS

$bermuda-grey: #6B8BA2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6B8BA2?

#6B8BA2 is Bermuda Grey, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #6B8BA2 warm or cool?

Bermuda Grey reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Bermuda Grey?

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

What colors pair well with Bermuda Grey?

Bermuda Grey 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 Bermuda Grey?

You can download Bermuda Grey 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 Bermuda Grey?

The hex code is #6B8BA2. In RGB it's 107, 139, 162, and in HSL it's 205°, 23%, 53%.

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