BLUES
San Francisco Bay
#79A7C5
San Francisco Bay pulls into the balanced end of the blues spectrum — HSL 204°, 40%, 62%. The balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming, and the hue reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. In interior projects it shines on wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents, particularly within bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms. Reads best alongside soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
San Francisco Bay 802
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #79A7C5?
#79A7C5 is San Francisco Bay, a mid blue with a cool undertone.
Is #79A7C5 warm or cool?
San Francisco Bay reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with San Francisco Bay?
San Francisco Bay works well in bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with San Francisco Bay?
San Francisco Bay pairs naturally with soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download San Francisco Bay?
You can download San Francisco Bay 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 RGB value of #79A7C5?
#79A7C5 converts to RGB 121, 167, 197.