BLUES

Nevermind Nirvana

#7BC8F6

RGB 123, 200, 246 · HSL 202°, 87%, 72% · CMYK 50, 19, 0, 4

Nevermind Nirvana is #7BC8F6 in HEX — rgb(123, 200, 246), hsl(202°, 87%, 72%), cmyk(50%, 19%, 0%, 4%).

Nevermind Nirvana pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 202°, 87%, 72%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#7BC8F6
RGB123, 200, 246
HSL202°, 87%, 72%
HSV202°, 50%, 96%
CMYK50, 19, 0, 4
Decimal8112374
CSS RGBrgb(123, 200, 246)
CSS HSLhsl(202, 87%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Bayou 570B-4

ΔE 4.4 · #8FD0FC

Benjamin Moore

True 2066-50

ΔE 4.9 · #6DBBEB

Dulux

Norfolk Sky S35H2

ΔE 5 · #6CBEE7

Valspar

Sea Frolic 4008-10A

ΔE 5.8 · #6DB9E3

Dunn-Edwards

Light Azure DE5842

ΔE 6.3 · #92CBF1

Hallman-Lindsay

Watery Sea 638

ΔE 6.3 · #88BFE7

Vista Paint

Blue Sky K-132

ΔE 6.9 · #8EC1E9

PPG

Xavier Blue 1240-4

ΔE 7.2 · #6AB4E0

Sherwin-Williams

Undercool SW6957

ΔE 8.8 · #7FC3E1

Kilz

Azure Pool RD240-01

ΔE 9.4 · #67B0D7

IKEA

IKEA085 85

ΔE 13.3 · #9FC1DF

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 13.4 · #7AC2D8

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 15.7 · #599EC4

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 15.8 · #4EB3CD

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 21.7 · #B4CBD9

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 26.1 · #7FB5B5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#7BC8F6
#F6A779

Analogous

#79F6E5
#7BC8F6
#798AF6

Triadic

#7BC8F6
#F679C8
#C8F679

Split-Complementary

#7BC8F6
#F6798A
#F6E579

Tetradic

#7BC8F6
#E579F6
#F6A779
#8AF679

Monochromatic

#0E84C8
#32ABF1
#7BC8F6
#C1E6FB
#E7F5FD

Rectangle

#7BC8F6
#A779F6
#F6A779
#C8F679

Compound

#7BC8F6
#798AF6
#F6A779
#F6E579

Variations

Lighter

#94D3F8
#B4DDF4
#D7EAF5

Darker

#30ADF6
#047FC6
#004A76

Saturation

#A5BDCA
#79C8F6
#75C9FA

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)

Aa

vs White

1.84:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

11.43:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#7BC8F6
#A2B8F8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7BC8F6
#BEBEF1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7BC8F6
#76CFC8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Nevermind Nirvana 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

#9CC3D4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7BC8F6

Daylight 5500K

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

#89C8F8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E7EBEE

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#E58953

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

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: #7BC8F6;
CSS — background 
background-color: #7BC8F6;
CSS Variable 
--color-nevermind-nirvana: #7BC8F6;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'nevermind-nirvana': '#7BC8F6' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#7BC8F6] text-[#7BC8F6]
SCSS 
$nevermind-nirvana: #7BC8F6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7BC8F6?

#7BC8F6 is Nevermind Nirvana, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #7BC8F6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Nevermind Nirvana?

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

What colors pair well with Nevermind Nirvana?

Nevermind Nirvana 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 Nevermind Nirvana?

You can download Nevermind Nirvana 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 Nevermind Nirvana?

The hex code is #7BC8F6. In RGB it's 123, 200, 246, and in HSL it's 202°, 87%, 72%.

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