BLUES
Colonial Blue
#81A2B6
Colonial Blue pulls into the classic end of the blues spectrum — HSL 203°, 27%, 61%. The balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming, and the hue reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. In interior projects it shines on wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents, particularly within bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms. Reads best alongside soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Colonial Blue 1677
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
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 #81A2B6?
#81A2B6 is Colonial Blue, a mid blue with a cool undertone.
Is #81A2B6 warm or cool?
Colonial Blue reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Colonial Blue?
Colonial Blue works well in bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Colonial Blue?
Colonial Blue 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 Colonial Blue?
You can download Colonial 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 RGB value of #81A2B6?
#81A2B6 converts to RGB 129, 162, 182.