BLUES

Totally Scientific

#7D96A1

RGB 125, 150, 161 · HSL 198°, 16%, 56% · CMYK 22, 7, 0, 37

Totally Scientific is #7D96A1 in HEX — rgb(125, 150, 161), hsl(198°, 16%, 56%), cmyk(22%, 7%, 0%, 37%).

Totally Scientific pulls into the mid-tone end of the blues spectrum — HSL 198°, 16%, 56%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#7D96A1

RGB125, 150, 161

HSL198°, 16%, 56%

HSV198°, 22%, 63%

CMYK22, 7, 0, 37

Decimal8230561

CSS RGBrgb(125, 150, 161)

CSS HSLhsl(198, 16%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Totally ScientificRD270-02

Exact match

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ΔE 0.9 · #7D949F

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ΔE 1.4 · #8095A0

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Stone Blue86

ΔE 1.8 · #7997A1

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ΔE 1.9 · #8398A4

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Clouded SkyS35A3

ΔE 2 · #7D94A2

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Rainy SeasonMQ5-27

ΔE 2 · #8399A2

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ΔE 2.6 · #7E99A0

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Water .05Water-05

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ΔE 3.2 · #7D999F

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ΔE 4.1 · #768D9C

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IKEA158158

ΔE 4.5 · #7C9195

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ΔE 6.1 · #889099

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Silver Grey7001

ΔE 6.9 · #8A9597

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ΔE 10.7 · #8AB1C2

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#7D96A1

#A1887D

Analogous

#7DA19A

#7D96A1

#7D84A1

Triadic

#7D96A1

#A17D96

#96A17D

Split-Complementary

#7D96A1

#A17D84

#A19A7D

Tetradic

#7D96A1

#9A7DA1

#A1887D

#84A17D

Monochromatic

#38474D

#586F79

#7D96A1

#A9BAC1

#D6DEE1

Rectangle

#7D96A1

#887DA1

#A1887D

#96A17D

Compound

#7D96A1

#7D84A1

#A1887D

#A19A7D

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Totally Scientific run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #EDF1F2

Tint #D1DADE

Tint #B5C3C9

Tint #99ADB5

Base #7D96A1

Shade #607A85

Shade #495C65

Shade #313E44

Shade #1A2123

Variations

Lighter

#97ABB4

#B3BFC5

#D3D9DC

Darker

#5F7A85

#41545C

#253136

Saturation

#899194

#7D96A1

#4EA9D0

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

3.11:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.75:1

Deuteranopia

#7D96A1

#8A8FA2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7D96A1

#9292A0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7D96A1

#7D9795

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Totally Scientific 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

#9D9D94

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7D96A1

Daylight 5500K

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

#8AA2B8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#986D5B

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: #7D96A1;

CSS — background

background-color: #7D96A1;

CSS Variable

--color-totally-scientific: #7D96A1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'totally-scientific': '#7D96A1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7D96A1] text-[#7D96A1]

SCSS

$totally-scientific: #7D96A1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7D96A1?

#7D96A1 is Totally Scientific, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #7D96A1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Totally Scientific?

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

What colors pair well with Totally Scientific?

Totally Scientific 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 Totally Scientific?

You can download Totally Scientific 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 Totally Scientific?

The hex code is #7D96A1. In RGB it's 125, 150, 161, and in HSL it's 198°, 16%, 56%.

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