BLUES
Tidal Wave
#7CB7D6
Sitting at HSL 201°, 52%, 66%, Tidal Wave reads delicate and cool. The balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming, and the hue reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. Best used for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces in bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms. Designers pair it with soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen for grounded, cohesive interiors.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Tidal Wave 2061-50
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms
Best Uses
main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces
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 #7CB7D6?
#7CB7D6 is Tidal Wave, a light blue with a cool undertone.
Is #7CB7D6 warm or cool?
Tidal Wave reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Tidal Wave?
Tidal Wave works well in bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.
What colors pair well with Tidal Wave?
Tidal Wave 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 Tidal Wave?
You can download Tidal Wave 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 #7CB7D6?
#7CB7D6 converts to RGB 124, 183, 214.