BLUES

Wonderful World

#6D99A9

RGB 109, 153, 169 · HSL 196°, 26%, 55% · CMYK 36, 9, 0, 34

Wonderful World is #6D99A9 in HEX — rgb(109, 153, 169), hsl(196°, 26%, 55%), cmyk(36%, 9%, 0%, 34%).

Wonderful World pulls into the mid-tone end of the blues spectrum — HSL 196°, 26%, 55%. 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#6D99A9

RGB109, 153, 169

HSL196°, 26%, 55%

HSV196°, 36%, 66%

CMYK36, 9, 0, 34

Decimal7182761

CSS RGBrgb(109, 153, 169)

CSS HSLhsl(196, 26%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Wonderful World K-178

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Meetinghouse Blue historic-meetinghouse-blue

ΔE 1.7 · #739DAD

Benjamin Moore

Whipple HC-152

ΔE 3.1 · #779FB1

Behr

Adirondack Blue N480-5

ΔE 3.1 · #6691A0

Dulux

Wave Jumper S33B4

ΔE 3.3 · #6C939F

Valspar

Flood Tide 5001-6A

ΔE 3.4 · #6F95A0

Kilz

Miracle Bay RD290-01

ΔE 3.5 · #799DAF

Sherwin-Williams

Bluebird Feather SW9062

ΔE 3.7 · #6F9DB3

PPG

Aqua Blue 1151-5

ΔE 3.9 · #5E97A9

Dunn-Edwards

Lake Winnipeg DE5794

ΔE 5 · #80A1B0

Farrow & Ball

Stone Blue 86

ΔE 5.2 · #7997A1

IKEA

IKEA120 120

ΔE 5.7 · #6C8EA3

Colorhouse

Water .05 Water-05

ΔE 8.9 · #82979D

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 9.5 · #8AB1C2

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 11.4 · #5D9B9B

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 12.3 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#6D99A9

#AA7E6E

Analogous

#6EAA9C

#6D99A9

#6E7CAA

Triadic

#6D99A9

#AA6E9A

#9AAA6E

Split-Complementary

#6D99A9

#AA6E7C

#AA9C6E

Tetradic

#6D99A9

#9C6EAA

#AA7E6E

#7CAA6E

Monochromatic

#2F4750

#4B7281

#6D99A9

#9FBCC6

#CFDDE3

Rectangle

#6D99A9

#7E6EAA

#AA7E6E

#9AAA6E

Compound

#6D99A9

#6E7CAA

#AA7E6E

#AA9C6E

Variations

Lighter

#8BAEBB

#ABC1C9

#D0DADE

Darker

#527E8F

#375763

#1F333A

Saturation

#839095

#6E9AAA

#44AED5

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

3.10:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.78:1

Deuteranopia

#6D99A9

#858EAA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6D99A9

#9393A7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6D99A9

#6D9B98

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Wonderful World 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

#919F9A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6D99A9

Daylight 5500K

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

#7EA4BE

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.

#956959

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: #6D99A9;

CSS — background

background-color: #6D99A9;

CSS Variable

--color-wonderful-world: #6D99A9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wonderful-world': '#6D99A9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6D99A9] text-[#6D99A9]

SCSS

$wonderful-world: #6D99A9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6D99A9?

#6D99A9 is Wonderful World, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #6D99A9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Wonderful World?

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

What colors pair well with Wonderful World?

Wonderful World 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 Wonderful World?

You can download Wonderful World 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 Wonderful World?

The hex code is #6D99A9. In RGB it's 109, 153, 169, and in HSL it's 196°, 26%, 55%.

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