BLUES

Electra

#7BD8FF

RGB 123, 216, 255 · HSL 198°, 100%, 74% · CMYK 52, 15, 0, 0

Electra is #7BD8FF in HEX — rgb(123, 216, 255), hsl(198°, 100%, 74%), cmyk(52%, 15%, 0%, 0%).

Electra pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 198°, 100%, 74%. 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#7BD8FF

RGB123, 216, 255

HSL198°, 100%, 74%

HSV198°, 52%, 100%

CMYK52, 15, 0, 0

Decimal8116479

CSS RGBrgb(123, 216, 255)

CSS HSLhsl(198, 100%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Electra P510-4

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Below Zero DE5835

ΔE 6.8 · #87CDED

Dulux

Fish Pond S35G1

ΔE 6.9 · #86CBED

Benjamin Moore

Cayman 2060-50

ΔE 8.2 · #74C2E5

Vista Paint

Paradise Bay K-172

ΔE 8.4 · #7BC9E4

Hallman-Lindsay

Lasting Thoughts 659

ΔE 8.4 · #72C7E3

Valspar

Summer Splash 5002-9C

ΔE 8.9 · #88C9E6

Sherwin-Williams

Undercool SW6957

ΔE 9.6 · #7FC3E1

PPG

Horizon Haze 1237-4

ΔE 9.9 · #80C1E2

Kilz

Mountain Creek RE260-01

ΔE 11.8 · #77C7DB

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 12.1 · #7AC2D8

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 14.5 · #87C8D7

IKEA

IKEA085 85

ΔE 16.5 · #9FC1DF

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 21 · #599EC4

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 21.9 · #B4CBD9

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 24.9 · #7FB5B5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#7BD8FF

#FFA27A

Analogous

#7AFFE4

#7BD8FF

#7A95FF

Triadic

#7BD8FF

#FF7AD7

#D7FF7A

Split-Complementary

#7BD8FF

#FF7A95

#FFE47A

Tetradic

#7BD8FF

#E47AFF

#FFA27A

#95FF7A

Monochromatic

#009DE0

#2EC0FF

#7BD8FF

#C7EEFF

#E5F7FF

Rectangle

#7BD8FF

#A27AFF

#FFA27A

#D7FF7A

Compound

#7BD8FF

#7A95FF

#FFA27A

#FFE47A

Variations

Lighter

#95DFFF

#B5E5F9

#D8EEF8

Darker

#2FC1FF

#0091D0

#005579

Saturation

#A9C5D1

#7AD7FF

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

1.60:1

Fail

vs Black

13.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#7BD8FF

#AFC3FF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7BD8FF

#CCCCFA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7BD8FF

#78DED7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Electra 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

#9CCFDA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7BD8FF

Daylight 5500K

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

#89D4FF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E7ECEE

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.

#EC8255

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: #7BD8FF;

CSS — background

background-color: #7BD8FF;

CSS Variable

--color-electra: #7BD8FF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'electra': '#7BD8FF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7BD8FF] text-[#7BD8FF]

SCSS

$electra: #7BD8FF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7BD8FF?

#7BD8FF is Electra, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #7BD8FF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Electra?

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

What colors pair well with Electra?

Electra 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 Electra?

You can download Electra 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 Electra?

The hex code is #7BD8FF. In RGB it's 123, 216, 255, and in HSL it's 198°, 100%, 74%.

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