BLUES
Nova Scotia Blue
#6BA3D0
Nova Scotia Blue pulls into the steady end of the blues spectrum — HSL 207°, 52%, 62%. The color's balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming and reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. In interior projects it shines on wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents, particularly within bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms. Reads best alongside soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Nova Scotia Blue 796
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #6BA3D0?
#6BA3D0 is Nova Scotia Blue, a mid blue with a cool undertone.
Is #6BA3D0 warm or cool?
Nova Scotia Blue reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Nova Scotia Blue?
Nova Scotia Blue works well in bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Nova Scotia Blue?
Nova Scotia Blue pairs naturally with soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Nova Scotia Blue?
You can download Nova Scotia 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 RGB value of #6BA3D0?
#6BA3D0 converts to RGB 107, 163, 208.