BLUES

Fate

#6BA0BF

RGB 107, 160, 191 · HSL 202°, 40%, 58% · CMYK 44, 16, 0, 25

Fate is #6BA0BF in HEX — rgb(107, 160, 191), hsl(202°, 40%, 58%), cmyk(44%, 16%, 0%, 25%).

Fate pulls into the mid-tone end of the blues spectrum — HSL 202°, 40%, 58%. 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#6BA0BF

RGB107, 160, 191

HSL202°, 40%, 58%

HSV202°, 44%, 75%

CMYK44, 16, 0, 25

Decimal7053503

CSS RGBrgb(107, 160, 191)

CSS HSLhsl(202, 40%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Sea of Atlantis C-652

ΔE 0.6 · #6BA0C0

Hallman-Lindsay

Sea Of Atlantis 653

ΔE 0.8 · #6AA1C1

Behr

Jean Jacket Blue S510-4

ΔE 1.9 · #6FA0BC

Benjamin Moore

Lafayette CW-610

ΔE 2.8 · #6DA7C5

Dunn-Edwards

Wandering River DE5850

ΔE 2.8 · #73A4C6

Dulux

Afloat S36E3

ΔE 3.2 · #78A5C2

PPG

Serene Sea 1158-4

ΔE 3.6 · #78A7C3

Valspar

Rushing Rapids 5001-8A

ΔE 3.8 · #5E97B5

Kilz

Seaside Retreat RD150-01

ΔE 3.9 · #6F9CB5

Sherwin-Williams

Jacaranda SW6802

ΔE 4 · #5A9EC0

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 5.2 · #599EC4

IKEA

IKEA084 84

ΔE 7.1 · #83AAC1

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 10.1 · #8FA4BF

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 13.2 · #4EB3CD

Colorhouse

Water .05 Water-05

ΔE 16.3 · #82979D

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 18.8 · #5D9B9B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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

#6BA0BF

#BF8869

Analogous

#69BFB3

#6BA0BF

#6974BF

Triadic

#6BA0BF

#BF699F

#9FBF69

Split-Complementary

#6BA0BF

#BF6974

#BFB369

Tetradic

#6BA0BF

#B369BF

#BF8869

#74BF69

Monochromatic

#2B4F64

#42799A

#6BA0BF

#9FC1D6

#D4E4ED

Rectangle

#6BA0BF

#8869BF

#BF8869

#9FBF69

Compound

#6BA0BF

#6974BF

#BF8869

#BFB369

Variations

Lighter

#87B2CC

#A9C5D5

#CFDCE4

Darker

#4584A8

#2E5B75

#1A3545

Saturation

#8797A1

#699FBF

#49A8DF

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

2.84:1

Fail

vs Black

7.41:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#6BA0BF

#8694C0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6BA0BF

#9999BB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6BA0BF

#68A5A0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Fate 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

#90A5AA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6BA0BF

Daylight 5500K

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

#7DAACF

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.

#A87253

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: #6BA0BF;

CSS — background

background-color: #6BA0BF;

CSS Variable

--color-fate: #6BA0BF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fate': '#6BA0BF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6BA0BF] text-[#6BA0BF]

SCSS

$fate: #6BA0BF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6BA0BF?

#6BA0BF is Fate, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #6BA0BF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fate?

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

What colors pair well with Fate?

Fate 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 Fate?

You can download Fate 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 Fate?

The hex code is #6BA0BF. In RGB it's 107, 160, 191, and in HSL it's 202°, 40%, 58%.

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