BLUES

Blue Eyes

#7DABD0

RGB 125, 171, 208 · HSL 207°, 47%, 65% · CMYK 40, 18, 0, 18

Blue Eyes is #7DABD0 in HEX — rgb(125, 171, 208), hsl(207°, 47%, 65%), cmyk(40%, 18%, 0%, 18%).

Blue Eyes pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 207°, 47%, 65%. 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#7DABD0

RGB125, 171, 208

HSL207°, 47%, 65%

HSV207°, 40%, 82%

CMYK40, 18, 0, 18

Decimal8235984

CSS RGBrgb(125, 171, 208)

CSS HSLhsl(207, 47%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Calm Day S36H3

ΔE 1.5 · #7BACCF

Valspar

Blue Eyes 4007-8A

ΔE 2.6 · #86ACD2

Kilz

Blue Hydrangea RC180-02

ΔE 2.9 · #87B0D7

Behr

Jet Set S530-4

ΔE 3.1 · #7BA8D2

Dunn-Edwards

Wandering River DE5850

ΔE 3.4 · #73A4C6

Benjamin Moore

San 802

ΔE 4.1 · #7AA8C6

Vista Paint

Gaugin's Blue K-139

ΔE 4.4 · #87B4D4

Hallman-Lindsay

Key West Zenith 646

ΔE 4.7 · #759FC1

PPG

Serene Sea 1158-4

ΔE 5.4 · #78A7C3

Sherwin-Williams

Regale Blue SW6801

ΔE 6.1 · #7DB5D3

IKEA

IKEA084 84

ΔE 7.8 · #83AAC1

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 8.2 · #599EC4

Dutch Boy

John's Blue DCP-0617

ΔE 8.2 · #97B2CD

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 15.7 · #4EB3CD

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 18.8 · #B4CBD9

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 19.6 · #9DA1AA

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

#7DABD0

#D0A27C

Analogous

#7CD0CC

#7DABD0

#7C80D0

Triadic

#7DABD0

#D07CAA

#AAD07C

Split-Complementary

#7DABD0

#D07C80

#D0CC7C

Tetradic

#7DABD0

#CC7CD0

#D0A27C

#80D07C

Monochromatic

#2F5D83

#4485BB

#7DABD0

#B4CEE4

#ECF3F8

Rectangle

#7DABD0

#A27CD0

#D0A27C

#AAD07C

Compound

#7DABD0

#7C80D0

#D0A27C

#D0CC7C

Variations

Lighter

#96BBD9

#B4CCDF

#D5E1EA

Darker

#488BC1

#2C608A

#183852

Saturation

#99A7B2

#7CAAD0

#64ACE7

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

2.44:1

Fail

vs Black

8.61:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#7DABD0

#92A1D1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7DABD0

#A4A4CC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7DABD0

#7AB1AB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Blue Eyes 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

#9DADB7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7DABD0

Daylight 5500K

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

#8AB2DB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EBEC

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.

#BA885F

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: #7DABD0;

CSS — background

background-color: #7DABD0;

CSS Variable

--color-blue-eyes: #7DABD0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue-eyes': '#7DABD0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7DABD0] text-[#7DABD0]

SCSS

$blue-eyes: #7DABD0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7DABD0?

#7DABD0 is Blue Eyes, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #7DABD0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blue Eyes?

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

What colors pair well with Blue Eyes?

Blue Eyes 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 Blue Eyes?

You can download Blue Eyes 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 Blue Eyes?

The hex code is #7DABD0. In RGB it's 125, 171, 208, and in HSL it's 207°, 47%, 65%.

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