BLUES

Delphin

#86C7DA

RGB 134, 199, 218 · HSL 194°, 53%, 69% · CMYK 39, 9, 0, 15

Delphin is #86C7DA in HEX — rgb(134, 199, 218), hsl(194°, 53%, 69%), cmyk(39%, 9%, 0%, 15%).

Delphin pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 194°, 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#86C7DA

RGB134, 199, 218

HSL194°, 53%, 69%

HSV194°, 39%, 85%

CMYK39, 9, 0, 15

Decimal8832986

CSS RGBrgb(134, 199, 218)

CSS HSLhsl(194, 53%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Delphin S33E1

Exact match

Behr

Chilly Blue S500-4

ΔE 1.2 · #87C8DD

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 2.2 · #87C8D7

Vista Paint

Joyful Morning K-188

ΔE 2.4 · #8ACDDE

Dunn-Edwards

Bayshore DE5779

ΔE 2.6 · #89CEE0

Valspar

Fiesta Blue 5003-10A

ΔE 2.6 · #7BC5D9

Kilz

Thunder River RE230-02

ΔE 2.7 · #89C8D6

Benjamin Moore

Turquoise 2057-50

ΔE 2.9 · #88C1D2

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 3.1 · #7AC2D8

Sherwin-Williams

Sky Fall SW9049

ΔE 3.7 · #89C6DF

Hallman-Lindsay

Orleans Tune 658

ΔE 5.2 · #97D5E7

PPG

Idyllic Isle 1235-4

ΔE 5.8 · #94C8D2

IKEA

IKEA119 119

ΔE 8 · #9BC2D8

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 11.5 · #A1C5C8

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 12.3 · #7FB5B5

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 12.9 · #9CC7C4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

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

#86C7DA

#DA9A86

Analogous

#86DAC4

#86C7DA

#869CDA

Triadic

#86C7DA

#DA86C6

#C6DA86

Split-Complementary

#86C7DA

#DA869C

#DAC486

Tetradic

#86C7DA

#C486DA

#DA9A86

#9CDA86

Monochromatic

#2F8098

#4CABC8

#86C7DA

#C1E2EC

#EBF6F9

Rectangle

#86C7DA

#9A86DA

#DA9A86

#C6DA86

Compound

#86C7DA

#869CDA

#DA9A86

#DAC486

Variations

Lighter

#9ED2E1

#BADBE5

#D9E9EE

Darker

#4DAFCC

#287F99

#164B5B

Saturation

#A3B7BD

#86C6DA

#73D0EC

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

1.88:1

Fail

vs Black

11.20:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#86C7DA

#ABB6DC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#86C7DA

#BEBED8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#86C7DA

#86C9C5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Delphin 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

#A4C2BF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#86C7DA

Daylight 5500K

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

#91C7E3

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.

#C57C66

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: #86C7DA;

CSS — background

background-color: #86C7DA;

CSS Variable

--color-delphin: #86C7DA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'delphin': '#86C7DA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#86C7DA] text-[#86C7DA]

SCSS

$delphin: #86C7DA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #86C7DA?

#86C7DA is Delphin, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #86C7DA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Delphin?

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

What colors pair well with Delphin?

Delphin 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 Delphin?

You can download Delphin 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 Delphin?

The hex code is #86C7DA. In RGB it's 134, 199, 218, and in HSL it's 194°, 53%, 69%.

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