BLUES
#81A5C0
Soft Jazz pulls into the steady end of the blues spectrum — HSL 206°, 33%, 63%. Its balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming; it 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.
Benjamin Moore
Soft Jazz 809
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →#81A5C0 is Soft Jazz, a mid blue with a cool undertone.
Soft Jazz reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
Soft Jazz works well in bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
Soft Jazz pairs naturally with soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
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#81A5C0 converts to RGB 129, 165, 192.