BLUES

Soul Blue

#7EADC7

RGB 126, 173, 199 · HSL 201°, 39%, 64% · CMYK 37, 13, 0, 22

Soul Blue is #7EADC7 in HEX — rgb(126, 173, 199), hsl(201°, 39%, 64%), cmyk(37%, 13%, 0%, 22%).

Soul Blue pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 201°, 39%, 64%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#7EADC7

RGB126, 173, 199

HSL201°, 39%, 64%

HSV201°, 37%, 78%

CMYK37, 13, 0, 22

Decimal8302023

CSS RGBrgb(126, 173, 199)

CSS HSLhsl(201, 39%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Soft Skies 4006-6A

ΔE 1.6 · #80ABC3

PPG

Arabella 1157-4

ΔE 1.7 · #82ACC4

Behr

Private Jet S520-4

ΔE 2.4 · #80AFCD

Kilz

By The Sea RD260-01

ΔE 2.5 · #7DAAC0

IKEA

IKEA084 84

ΔE 2.8 · #83AAC1

Benjamin Moore

San 802

ΔE 2.9 · #7AA8C6

Dulux

Ocean Surf S36D3

ΔE 3.4 · #79A4BD

Sherwin-Williams

Resolute Blue SW6507

ΔE 3.6 · #85B0C4

Vista Paint

Calm Tint C-644

ΔE 4.3 · #8DB0CC

Hallman-Lindsay

Calm Tint 645

ΔE 4.5 · #8DB1CE

Dunn-Edwards

Bonnie Blue DE5807

ΔE 5.6 · #8DBBD1

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 5.6 · #8AB1C2

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 9.8 · #A1B8CA

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 12.3 · #87C8D7

Colorhouse

Water .05 Water-05

ΔE 14.9 · #82979D

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 15.2 · #7FB5B5

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

#7EADC7

#C7987F

Analogous

#7FC7BC

#7EADC7

#7F8AC7

Triadic

#7EADC7

#C77FAE

#AEC77F

Split-Complementary

#7EADC7

#C77F8A

#C7BC7F

Tetradic

#7EADC7

#BC7FC7

#C7987F

#8AC77F

Monochromatic

#356179

#4C8CAE

#7EADC7

#B5D0DE

#EAF1F6

Rectangle

#7EADC7

#987FC7

#C7987F

#AEC77F

Compound

#7EADC7

#7F8AC7

#C7987F

#C7BC7F

Variations

Lighter

#99BED2

#B6CDDA

#D6E2E8

Darker

#5092B6

#336580

#1D3B4C

Saturation

#98A6AE

#7FAEC7

#63B6E3

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

2.42:1

Fail

vs Black

8.69:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#7EADC7

#96A2C8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7EADC7

#A6A6C4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7EADC7

#7CB1AC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Soul Blue 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

#9EAEB0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7EADC7

Daylight 5500K

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

#8BB3D5

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.

#B17F64

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: #7EADC7;

CSS — background

background-color: #7EADC7;

CSS Variable

--color-soul-blue: #7EADC7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'soul-blue': '#7EADC7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7EADC7] text-[#7EADC7]

SCSS

$soul-blue: #7EADC7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7EADC7?

#7EADC7 is Soul Blue, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #7EADC7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Soul Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Soul Blue?

Soul Blue 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 Soul Blue?

You can download Soul Blue 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 Soul Blue?

The hex code is #7EADC7. In RGB it's 126, 173, 199, and in HSL it's 201°, 39%, 64%.

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