BLUES

Blue Limewash

#7FCCE2

RGB 127, 204, 226 · HSL 193°, 63%, 69% · CMYK 44, 10, 0, 11

Blue Limewash is #7FCCE2 in HEX — rgb(127, 204, 226), hsl(193°, 63%, 69%), cmyk(44%, 10%, 0%, 11%).

Blue Limewash pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 193°, 63%, 69%. 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#7FCCE2

RGB127, 204, 226

HSL193°, 63%, 69%

HSV193°, 44%, 89%

CMYK44, 10, 0, 11

Decimal8375522

CSS RGBrgb(127, 204, 226)

CSS HSLhsl(193, 63%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Blue Booties S33G1

ΔE 1.3 · #7BCDE4

Kilz

Mountain Creek RE260-01

ΔE 2.4 · #77C7DB

Valspar

Fiesta Blue 5003-10A

ΔE 2.7 · #7BC5D9

Vista Paint

Paradise Bay K-172

ΔE 2.9 · #7BC9E4

Dunn-Edwards

Bayshore DE5779

ΔE 2.9 · #89CEE0

Behr

Chilly Blue S500-4

ΔE 3.2 · #87C8DD

Benjamin Moore

Graceful 767

ΔE 3.3 · #77C3D8

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 3.6 · #7AC2D8

Hallman-Lindsay

Lasting Thoughts 659

ΔE 4 · #72C7E3

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 4.6 · #87C8D7

Sherwin-Williams

Surfin' SW9048

ΔE 4.9 · #73C0D2

PPG

Ocean Cruise 1236-4

ΔE 7.8 · #9CD4E1

IKEA

IKEA119 119

ΔE 10.8 · #9BC2D8

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 14.6 · #A1C5C8

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 14.9 · #7FB5B5

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 15.6 · #9CC7C4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#7FCCE2

#E2947E

Analogous

#7EE2C6

#7FCCE2

#7E9AE2

Triadic

#7FCCE2

#E27ECC

#CCE27E

Split-Complementary

#7FCCE2

#E27E9A

#E2C67E

Tetradic

#7FCCE2

#C67EE2

#E2947E

#9AE27E

Monochromatic

#2587A2

#40B4D4

#7FCCE2

#BCE5F0

#EAF7FA

Rectangle

#7FCCE2

#947EE2

#E2947E

#CCE27E

Compound

#7FCCE2

#7E9AE2

#E2947E

#E2C67E

Variations

Lighter

#98D6E8

#B6DEE9

#D7EAF0

Darker

#41B8D8

#1E87A4

#104F61

Saturation

#A1B8BF

#7ECCE2

#70D4F0

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

1.80:1

Fail

vs Black

11.64:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#7FCCE2

#ACB9E4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7FCCE2

#C2C2DF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7FCCE2

#7FCFCA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Blue Limewash 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

#9FC6C5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7FCCE2

Daylight 5500K

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

#8CCBE9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8ECED

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#CE765D

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: #7FCCE2;

CSS — background

background-color: #7FCCE2;

CSS Variable

--color-blue-limewash: #7FCCE2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue-limewash': '#7FCCE2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7FCCE2] text-[#7FCCE2]

SCSS

$blue-limewash: #7FCCE2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7FCCE2?

#7FCCE2 is Blue Limewash, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #7FCCE2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blue Limewash?

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

What colors pair well with Blue Limewash?

Blue Limewash 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 Limewash?

You can download Blue Limewash 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 Limewash?

The hex code is #7FCCE2. In RGB it's 127, 204, 226, and in HSL it's 193°, 63%, 69%.

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