BLUES

Bosco Blue

#76A0AF

RGB 118, 160, 175 · HSL 196°, 26%, 57% · CMYK 33, 9, 0, 31

Bosco Blue is #76A0AF in HEX — rgb(118, 160, 175), hsl(196°, 26%, 57%), cmyk(33%, 9%, 0%, 31%).

Bosco Blue pulls into the mid-tone end of the blues spectrum — HSL 196°, 26%, 57%. 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#76A0AF

RGB118, 160, 175

HSL196°, 26%, 57%

HSV196°, 33%, 69%

CMYK33, 9, 0, 31

Decimal7774383

CSS RGBrgb(118, 160, 175)

CSS HSLhsl(196, 26%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Meetinghouse Blue historic-meetinghouse-blue

ΔE 1.3 · #739DAD

Dulux

Bosco Blue S34A3

ΔE 1.5 · #76A2AF

Vista Paint

Meetinghouse Blue C-1363

ΔE 1.8 · #769CAB

Benjamin Moore

Whipple HC-152

ΔE 1.9 · #779FB1

Kilz

Miracle Bay RD290-01

ΔE 2.8 · #799DAF

Dunn-Edwards

Lake Winnipeg DE5794

ΔE 3 · #80A1B0

Behr

Blue Cascade UL230-17

ΔE 3.4 · #7A9DB0

Sherwin-Williams

Bluebird Feather SW9062

ΔE 4.2 · #6F9DB3

Valspar

Sea Song 5003-8A

ΔE 4.3 · #6AA0AC

PPG

Americana 1152-4

ΔE 4.4 · #7F9DAF

Farrow & Ball

Stone Blue 86

ΔE 5.2 · #7997A1

IKEA

IKEA084 84

ΔE 6.3 · #83AAC1

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 6.7 · #8AB1C2

Colorhouse

Water .05 Water-05

ΔE 8.4 · #82979D

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 11.7 · #5D9B9B

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 12.2 · #889099

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

#76A0AF

#AE8475

Analogous

#75AEA1

#76A0AF

#7582AE

Triadic

#76A0AF

#AE759F

#9FAE75

Split-Complementary

#76A0AF

#AE7582

#AEA175

Tetradic

#76A0AF

#A175AE

#AE8475

#82AE75

Monochromatic

#334D57

#4F7887

#76A0AF

#A5C0CA

#D5E2E6

Rectangle

#76A0AF

#8475AE

#AE8475

#9FAE75

Compound

#76A0AF

#7582AE

#AE8475

#AEA175

Variations

Lighter

#90B2BE

#AFC4CC

#D2DCE0

Darker

#558394

#395B67

#21353C

Saturation

#89959A

#759FAE

#4CB2D6

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

2.83:1

Fail

vs Black

7.42:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#76A0AF

#8D95B0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#76A0AF

#9A9AAD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#76A0AF

#76A29F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Bosco 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

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How it looks under different light

#98A59E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#76A0AF

Daylight 5500K

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

#85AAC3

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.

#9A6D5D

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: #76A0AF;

CSS — background

background-color: #76A0AF;

CSS Variable

--color-bosco-blue: #76A0AF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bosco-blue': '#76A0AF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#76A0AF] text-[#76A0AF]

SCSS

$bosco-blue: #76A0AF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #76A0AF?

#76A0AF is Bosco Blue, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #76A0AF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bosco Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Bosco Blue?

Bosco 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 Bosco Blue?

You can download Bosco 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 Bosco Blue?

The hex code is #76A0AF. In RGB it's 118, 160, 175, and in HSL it's 196°, 26%, 57%.

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