BLUES

Blue

#799ECD

RGB 121, 158, 205 · HSL 214°, 46%, 64% · CMYK 41, 23, 0, 20

Blue is #799ECD in HEX — rgb(121, 158, 205), hsl(214°, 46%, 64%), cmyk(41%, 23%, 0%, 20%).

Blue pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 214°, 46%, 64%. 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#799ECD

RGB121, 158, 205

HSL214°, 46%, 64%

HSV214°, 41%, 80%

CMYK41, 23, 0, 20

Decimal7970509

CSS RGBrgb(121, 158, 205)

CSS HSLhsl(214, 46%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Boudoir Blue 1244-4

ΔE 1.9 · #7EA3D2

Dulux

Razee S40G4

ΔE 2.2 · #719ACB

Behr

Blueberry Buckle 600F-5

ΔE 3.1 · #84A5D4

Vista Paint

South Port K-106

ΔE 3.6 · #7D98C4

Hallman-Lindsay

Himalaya Sky 597

ΔE 3.6 · #7695C2

Kilz

Lake Periwinkle RC170-02

ΔE 4.5 · #7E9EC5

Valspar

Enchanted Sea 4008-8A

ΔE 4.9 · #69A0D3

Sherwin-Williams

Lobelia SW6809

ΔE 5.5 · #7498BE

Benjamin Moore

Nova 796

ΔE 5.6 · #6CA4D1

Dunn-Edwards

Blue Cue DE5892

ΔE 5.6 · #84A5DC

Farrow & Ball

Cook's Blue 237

ΔE 8.3 · #6A90B4

IKEA

IKEA086 86

ΔE 10.9 · #748DAC

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 12.1 · #8FA4BF

RAL

Light Blue 5012

ΔE 14.7 · #3B83BD

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 16.7 · #B7B1DC

Colorhouse

Water .05 Water-05

ΔE 23.3 · #82979D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#799ECD

#CDA979

Analogous

#79C8CD

#799ECD

#7F79CD

Triadic

#799ECD

#CD799E

#9ECD79

Split-Complementary

#799ECD

#CD7F79

#C8CD79

Tetradic

#799ECD

#CD79C8

#CDA979

#79CD7F

Monochromatic

#2F517F

#4375B6

#799ECD

#B1C6E2

#E9EFF7

Rectangle

#799ECD

#A979CD

#CDA979

#9ECD79

Compound

#799ECD

#7F79CD

#CDA979

#C8CD79

Variations

Lighter

#94B1D7

#B2C5DD

#D5DDE9

Darker

#467BBF

#2C5487

#193150

Saturation

#97A2B0

#799ECD

#609AE6

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

2.77:1

Fail

vs Black

7.59:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#799ECD

#8698CE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#799ECD

#9999C8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#799ECD

#74A69F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

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

#9AA3B5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#799ECD

Daylight 5500K

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

#87A8D9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EAEC

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.

#B8915D

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: #799ECD;

CSS — background

background-color: #799ECD;

CSS Variable

--color-blue: #799ECD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue': '#799ECD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#799ECD] text-[#799ECD]

SCSS

$blue: #799ECD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #799ECD?

#799ECD is Blue, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #799ECD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Blue?

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 Blue?

You can download 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 Blue?

The hex code is #799ECD. In RGB it's 121, 158, 205, and in HSL it's 214°, 46%, 64%.

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