BLUES

Blue Brocade

#70B8D0

RGB 112, 184, 208 · HSL 195°, 51%, 63% · CMYK 46, 12, 0, 18

Blue Brocade is #70B8D0 in HEX — rgb(112, 184, 208), hsl(195°, 51%, 63%), cmyk(46%, 12%, 0%, 18%).

Blue Brocade pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 195°, 51%, 63%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#70B8D0

RGB112, 184, 208

HSL195°, 51%, 63%

HSV195°, 46%, 82%

CMYK46, 12, 0, 18

Decimal7387344

CSS RGBrgb(112, 184, 208)

CSS HSLhsl(195, 51%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Aspara S34C2

ΔE 1.3 · #70B5CC

Behr

Ocean View 560D-5

ΔE 2.5 · #69B2CC

Vista Paint

Skyway K-187

ΔE 2.7 · #76BED3

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 3.8 · #7AC2D8

Benjamin Moore

Aquarium 2058-50

ΔE 4 · #81C0D8

Valspar

Water Fountain 5001-10A

ΔE 4.1 · #7FBCD7

Kilz

Serene Summit RE270-01

ΔE 4.3 · #68B2C4

PPG

Harbor Sky 1238-4

ΔE 4.6 · #7EB6D0

Sherwin-Williams

Surfin' SW9048

ΔE 4.7 · #73C0D2

Dunn-Edwards

Water Baby DE5780

ΔE 5.1 · #5AB5CB

Hallman-Lindsay

Lasting Thoughts 659

ΔE 6.1 · #72C7E3

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 6.7 · #4EB3CD

IKEA

IKEA084 84

ΔE 9.7 · #83AAC1

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 12.5 · #599EC4

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 13.6 · #7FB5B5

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 17.2 · #9CC7C4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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

#70B8D0

#D18971

Analogous

#71D1B9

#70B8D0

#7189D1

Triadic

#70B8D0

#D171B9

#B9D171

Split-Complementary

#70B8D0

#D17189

#D1B971

Tetradic

#70B8D0

#B971D1

#D18971

#89D171

Monochromatic

#296A7F

#3C9AB9

#70B8D0

#AAD5E4

#E4F2F6

Rectangle

#70B8D0

#8971D1

#D18971

#B9D171

Compound

#70B8D0

#7189D1

#D18971

#D1B971

Variations

Lighter

#8DC7DA

#AED3DF

#D2E4EA

Darker

#3DA2C4

#27718A

#154252

Saturation

#92A8AF

#71B9D1

#59C4E8

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

2.22:1

Fail

vs Black

9.46:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#70B8D0

#99A7D2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#70B8D0

#AEAECD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#70B8D0

#6FBBB6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Blue Brocade 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

#93B7B7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#70B8D0

Daylight 5500K

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

#81BCDB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#BC6F55

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: #70B8D0;

CSS — background

background-color: #70B8D0;

CSS Variable

--color-blue-brocade: #70B8D0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue-brocade': '#70B8D0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#70B8D0] text-[#70B8D0]

SCSS

$blue-brocade: #70B8D0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #70B8D0?

#70B8D0 is Blue Brocade, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #70B8D0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blue Brocade?

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

What colors pair well with Blue Brocade?

Blue Brocade 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 Blue Brocade?

You can download Blue Brocade 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 Blue Brocade?

The hex code is #70B8D0. In RGB it's 112, 184, 208, and in HSL it's 195°, 51%, 63%.

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