BLUES

Alpine Sky

#79B4CE

RGB 121, 180, 206 · HSL 198°, 46%, 64% · CMYK 41, 13, 0, 19

Alpine Sky is #79B4CE in HEX — rgb(121, 180, 206), hsl(198°, 46%, 64%), cmyk(41%, 13%, 0%, 19%).

Alpine Sky pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 198°, 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#79B4CE

RGB121, 180, 206

HSL198°, 46%, 64%

HSV198°, 41%, 81%

CMYK41, 13, 0, 19

Decimal7976142

CSS RGBrgb(121, 180, 206)

CSS HSLhsl(198, 46%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Harbor Sky 1238-4

ΔE 1.2 · #7EB6D0

Dulux

Blue Cuddle S35D2

ΔE 1.3 · #7EB7D1

Kilz

Calm Spring RD250-01

ΔE 2.3 · #77AFCB

Sherwin-Williams

Regale Blue SW6801

ΔE 2.6 · #7DB5D3

Benjamin Moore

Athenian 773

ΔE 2.8 · #84B9D1

Valspar

Water Fountain 5001-10A

ΔE 2.9 · #7FBCD7

Behr

Ocean View 560D-5

ΔE 3.8 · #69B2CC

Vista Paint

Cascade Blue K-147

ΔE 4.1 · #7BB8D9

Dunn-Edwards

Bonnie Blue DE5807

ΔE 5.1 · #8DBBD1

Hallman-Lindsay

Mountain Main 652

ΔE 5.1 · #8DB8D0

IKEA

IKEA084 84

ΔE 6.3 · #83AAC1

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 6.3 · #7AC2D8

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 9.5 · #87C8D7

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 10.9 · #599EC4

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 14.4 · #7FB5B5

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 15.9 · #B4CBD9

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

#79B4CE

#CD9279

Analogous

#79CDBD

#79B4CE

#798ACD

Triadic

#79B4CE

#CD79B4

#B4CD79

Split-Complementary

#79B4CE

#CD798A

#CDBD79

Tetradic

#79B4CE

#BD79CD

#CD9279

#8ACD79

Monochromatic

#2F677F

#4394B6

#79B4CE

#B1D3E2

#E9F3F7

Rectangle

#79B4CE

#9279CD

#CD9279

#B4CD79

Compound

#79B4CE

#798ACD

#CD9279

#CDBD79

Variations

Lighter

#94C3D7

#B2D1DD

#D5E3E9

Darker

#469BBF

#2C6C87

#193F50

Saturation

#97A8B0

#79B4CD

#60BEE6

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

2.27:1

Fail

vs Black

9.23:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#79B4CE

#99A6CF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#79B4CE

#ACACCB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#79B4CE

#78B8B3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Alpine Sky 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

#9AB4B6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#79B4CE

Daylight 5500K

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

#87B9DA

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.

#B8795D

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: #79B4CE;

CSS — background

background-color: #79B4CE;

CSS Variable

--color-alpine-sky: #79B4CE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'alpine-sky': '#79B4CE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#79B4CE] text-[#79B4CE]

SCSS

$alpine-sky: #79B4CE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #79B4CE?

#79B4CE is Alpine Sky, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #79B4CE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Alpine Sky?

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

What colors pair well with Alpine Sky?

Alpine Sky 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 Alpine Sky?

You can download Alpine Sky 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 Alpine Sky?

The hex code is #79B4CE. In RGB it's 121, 180, 206, and in HSL it's 198°, 46%, 64%.

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