BLUES

Moonstone Blue

#73A9C2

RGB 115, 169, 194 · HSL 199°, 39%, 61% · CMYK 41, 13, 0, 24

Moonstone Blue is #73A9C2 in HEX — rgb(115, 169, 194), hsl(199°, 39%, 61%), cmyk(41%, 13%, 0%, 24%).

Moonstone Blue pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 199°, 39%, 61%. 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#73A9C2

RGB115, 169, 194

HSL199°, 39%, 61%

HSV199°, 41%, 76%

CMYK41, 13, 0, 24

Decimal7580098

CSS RGBrgb(115, 169, 194)

CSS HSLhsl(199, 39%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

I've 774

ΔE 2 · #6BA5BF

Valspar

Tidal Basin 5001-7C

ΔE 2.3 · #77ADC9

Kilz

Calm Spring RD250-01

ΔE 2.7 · #77AFCB

PPG

Serene Sea 1158-4

ΔE 2.9 · #78A7C3

Dulux

Adventure Isle S35C3

ΔE 3.1 · #6EA1B8

Dunn-Edwards

Pacific Palisade DE5787

ΔE 3.6 · #69A4B9

Behr

Jean Jacket Blue S510-4

ΔE 3.9 · #6FA0BC

IKEA

IKEA084 84

ΔE 4.5 · #83AAC1

Sherwin-Williams

Bluebird Feather SW9062

ΔE 4.9 · #6F9DB3

Hallman-Lindsay

Sea Of Atlantis 653

ΔE 5 · #6AA1C1

Vista Paint

Sea of Atlantis C-652

ΔE 5.2 · #6BA0C0

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 6.9 · #8AB1C2

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 8.9 · #599EC4

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 11 · #4EB3CD

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 14.6 · #7FB5B5

Colorhouse

Water .05 Water-05

ΔE 14.8 · #82979D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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

#73A9C2

#C28D75

Analogous

#75C2B4

#73A9C2

#7583C2

Triadic

#73A9C2

#C275AA

#AAC275

Split-Complementary

#73A9C2

#C27583

#C2B475

Tetradic

#73A9C2

#B475C2

#C28D75

#83C275

Monochromatic

#305A6E

#4886A3

#73A9C2

#AACBDA

#DFEBF1

Rectangle

#73A9C2

#8D75C2

#C28D75

#AAC275

Compound

#73A9C2

#7583C2

#C28D75

#C2B475

Variations

Lighter

#90BBCE

#B0CBD7

#D3E0E6

Darker

#498FAF

#31637A

#1B3A48

Saturation

#90A0A7

#75AAC2

#56B5E1

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

2.57:1

Fail

vs Black

8.18:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#73A9C2

#909CC3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#73A9C2

#A1A1BF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#73A9C2

#72ACA8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Moonstone Blue 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

#96ABAD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#73A9C2

Daylight 5500K

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

#83B0D1

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.

#AD755C

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: #73A9C2;

CSS — background

background-color: #73A9C2;

CSS Variable

--color-moonstone-blue: #73A9C2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'moonstone-blue': '#73A9C2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#73A9C2] text-[#73A9C2]

SCSS

$moonstone-blue: #73A9C2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #73A9C2?

#73A9C2 is Moonstone Blue, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #73A9C2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Moonstone Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Moonstone Blue?

Moonstone Blue 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 Moonstone Blue?

You can download Moonstone 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 hex code for Moonstone Blue?

The hex code is #73A9C2. In RGB it's 115, 169, 194, and in HSL it's 199°, 39%, 61%.

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