BLUES

Lucea

#7CB2E1

RGB 124, 178, 225 · HSL 208°, 63%, 68% · CMYK 45, 21, 0, 12

Lucea is #7CB2E1 in HEX — rgb(124, 178, 225), hsl(208°, 63%, 68%), cmyk(45%, 21%, 0%, 12%).

Lucea pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 208°, 63%, 68%. 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#7CB2E1

RGB124, 178, 225

HSL208°, 63%, 68%

HSV208°, 45%, 88%

CMYK45, 21, 0, 12

Decimal8172257

CSS RGBrgb(124, 178, 225)

CSS HSLhsl(208, 63%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Lucea S39H3

Exact match

Behr

Washed Denim M530-4

ΔE 0.6 · #7BB2E2

Valspar

Autumn Sky 4008-7C

ΔE 2.4 · #81B4DF

PPG

Victoria Blue 1243-4

ΔE 3.1 · #7DAEE1

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Parlor 610

ΔE 4.9 · #85ABDB

Vista Paint

Robin's Egg C-1370

ΔE 5.2 · #67ADD9

Dunn-Edwards

Sanctuary Spa DE5843

ΔE 5.2 · #66B2E4

Kilz

Blue Hydrangea RC180-02

ΔE 5.2 · #87B0D7

Benjamin Moore

Nova 796

ΔE 5.4 · #6CA4D1

Sherwin-Williams

Regale Blue SW6801

ΔE 9.7 · #7DB5D3

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 10.5 · #599EC4

IKEA

IKEA085 85

ΔE 12.1 · #9FC1DF

Dutch Boy

John's Blue DCP-0617

ΔE 12.6 · #97B2CD

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 17.8 · #4EB3CD

RAL

Light Blue 5012

ΔE 19.5 · #3B83BD

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 21.9 · #B4CBD9

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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

#7CB2E1

#E1AA7A

Analogous

#7AE1DD

#7CB2E1

#7A7DE1

Triadic

#7CB2E1

#E17AB1

#B1E17A

Split-Complementary

#7CB2E1

#E17A7D

#E1DD7A

Tetradic

#7CB2E1

#DD7AE1

#E1AA7A

#7DE17A

Monochromatic

#24659E

#3C8CD3

#7CB2E1

#B8D5EF

#EAF3FA

Rectangle

#7CB2E1

#AA7AE1

#E1AA7A

#B1E17A

Compound

#7CB2E1

#7A7DE1

#E1AA7A

#E1DD7A

Variations

Lighter

#95C0E7

#B4D0E8

#D6E3EF

Darker

#3E90D8

#1D64A1

#0F3A60

Saturation

#9EAEBD

#7AB1E1

#6BB2F0

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

2.26:1

Fail

vs Black

9.31:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#7CB2E1

#94A8E2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7CB2E1

#AAAADC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7CB2E1

#77BAB3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Lucea 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

#9CB2C4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7CB2E1

Daylight 5500K

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

#8AB7E8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EBED

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.

#CD905A

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: #7CB2E1;

CSS — background

background-color: #7CB2E1;

CSS Variable

--color-lucea: #7CB2E1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lucea': '#7CB2E1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7CB2E1] text-[#7CB2E1]

SCSS

$lucea: #7CB2E1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7CB2E1?

#7CB2E1 is Lucea, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #7CB2E1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lucea?

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

What colors pair well with Lucea?

Lucea 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 Lucea?

You can download Lucea 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 Lucea?

The hex code is #7CB2E1. In RGB it's 124, 178, 225, and in HSL it's 208°, 63%, 68%.

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