BLUES

Dolphin

#86C4DA

RGB 134, 196, 218 · HSL 196°, 53%, 69% · CMYK 39, 10, 0, 15

Dolphin is #86C4DA in HEX — rgb(134, 196, 218), hsl(196°, 53%, 69%), cmyk(39%, 10%, 0%, 15%).

Dolphin pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 196°, 53%, 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#86C4DA

RGB134, 196, 218

HSL196°, 53%, 69%

HSV196°, 39%, 85%

CMYK39, 10, 0, 15

Decimal8832218

CSS RGBrgb(134, 196, 218)

CSS HSLhsl(196, 53%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Sky Babe S34C1

ΔE 1.1 · #88C4D8

Behr

Chilly Blue S500-4

ΔE 1.7 · #87C8DD

Benjamin Moore

Aquarium 2058-50

ΔE 1.8 · #81C0D8

Sherwin-Williams

Sky Fall SW9049

ΔE 1.9 · #89C6DF

Dunn-Edwards

Winter Chime DE5828

ΔE 2 · #83C7DF

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 2.9 · #7AC2D8

Valspar

Fiesta Blue 5003-10A

ΔE 3.6 · #7BC5D9

Vista Paint

Skyway K-187

ΔE 3.9 · #76BED3

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 4.3 · #87C8D7

Kilz

Thunder River RE230-02

ΔE 4.7 · #89C8D6

PPG

Harbor Sky 1238-4

ΔE 5.6 · #7EB6D0

Hallman-Lindsay

Lasting Thoughts 659

ΔE 6.1 · #72C7E3

IKEA

IKEA119 119

ΔE 6.7 · #9BC2D8

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 11.9 · #A1B8CA

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 13 · #B4CBD9

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 13.3 · #7FB5B5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

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 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

#86C4DA

#DA9C86

Analogous

#86DAC6

#86C4DA

#869ADA

Triadic

#86C4DA

#DA86C4

#C4DA86

Split-Complementary

#86C4DA

#DA869A

#DAC686

Tetradic

#86C4DA

#C686DA

#DA9C86

#9ADA86

Monochromatic

#2F7C98

#4CA7C8

#86C4DA

#C1E0EC

#EBF5F9

Rectangle

#86C4DA

#9C86DA

#DA9C86

#C4DA86

Compound

#86C4DA

#869ADA

#DA9C86

#DAC686

Variations

Lighter

#9ECFE1

#BADAE5

#D9E8EE

Darker

#4DAACC

#287B99

#16485B

Saturation

#A3B6BD

#86C4DA

#73CCEC

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

1.92:1

Fail

vs Black

10.92:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#86C4DA

#A9B4DC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#86C4DA

#BBBBD7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#86C4DA

#85C7C2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Dolphin 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

#A4C0BF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#86C4DA

Daylight 5500K

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

#91C5E3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECED

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.

#C57F66

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: #86C4DA;

CSS — background

background-color: #86C4DA;

CSS Variable

--color-dolphin: #86C4DA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dolphin': '#86C4DA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#86C4DA] text-[#86C4DA]

SCSS

$dolphin: #86C4DA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #86C4DA?

#86C4DA is Dolphin, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #86C4DA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dolphin?

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

What colors pair well with Dolphin?

Dolphin 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 Dolphin?

You can download Dolphin 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 Dolphin?

The hex code is #86C4DA. In RGB it's 134, 196, 218, and in HSL it's 196°, 53%, 69%.

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