BLUES

Batch Blue

#87B4C9

RGB 135, 180, 201 · HSL 199°, 38%, 66% · CMYK 33, 10, 0, 21

Batch Blue is #87B4C9 in HEX — rgb(135, 180, 201), hsl(199°, 38%, 66%), cmyk(33%, 10%, 0%, 21%).

Batch Blue pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 199°, 38%, 66%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#87B4C9

RGB135, 180, 201

HSL199°, 38%, 66%

HSV199°, 33%, 79%

CMYK33, 10, 0, 21

Decimal8893641

CSS RGBrgb(135, 180, 201)

CSS HSLhsl(199, 38%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Batch Blue S35C2

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Blue 2062-50

ΔE 0.9 · #88B6CC

Sherwin-Williams

Resolute Blue SW6507

ΔE 1.6 · #85B0C4

Behr

Sonata Blue BNC-08

ΔE 2.2 · #82B2C4

Vista Paint

Mountain main C-651

ΔE 2.3 · #8EB8CF

Hallman-Lindsay

Mountain Main 652

ΔE 2.5 · #8DB8D0

Dunn-Edwards

Bonnie Blue DE5807

ΔE 2.6 · #8DBBD1

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 2.8 · #8AB1C2

PPG

Crystal Lake 1151-4

ΔE 3.4 · #88B5C4

Valspar

Blue Vault 4006-5C

ΔE 3.5 · #94BBD0

Kilz

Favorite Jeans RD170-02

ΔE 3.7 · #88ACC1

IKEA

IKEA084 84

ΔE 4 · #83AAC1

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 7.5 · #A1B8CA

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 9.3 · #87C8D7

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 12.3 · #B4CBD9

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 12.5 · #7FB5B5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#87B4C9

#C99C87

Analogous

#87C9BD

#87B4C9

#8793C9

Triadic

#87B4C9

#C987B4

#B4C987

Split-Complementary

#87B4C9

#C98793

#C9BD87

Tetradic

#87B4C9

#BD87C9

#C99C87

#93C987

Monochromatic

#39697F

#5393B2

#87B4C9

#BCD5E1

#EDF4F7

Rectangle

#87B4C9

#9C87C9

#C99C87

#B4C987

Compound

#87B4C9

#8793C9

#C99C87

#C9BD87

Variations

Lighter

#9FC3D4

#BAD1DC

#D9E4E9

Darker

#5798B7

#366B83

#1E3E4D

Saturation

#9EACB2

#87B4C9

#6CBEE4

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

2.23:1

Fail

vs Black

9.40:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#87B4C9

#9FA9CA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#87B4C9

#ADADC6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#87B4C9

#86B7B3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Batch Blue 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

#A5B4B2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#87B4C9

Daylight 5500K

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

#92B9D6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EBEC

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#B3826B

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: #87B4C9;

CSS — background

background-color: #87B4C9;

CSS Variable

--color-batch-blue: #87B4C9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'batch-blue': '#87B4C9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#87B4C9] text-[#87B4C9]

SCSS

$batch-blue: #87B4C9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #87B4C9?

#87B4C9 is Batch Blue, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #87B4C9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Batch Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Batch Blue?

Batch Blue 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 Batch Blue?

You can download Batch 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 hex code for Batch Blue?

The hex code is #87B4C9. In RGB it's 135, 180, 201, and in HSL it's 199°, 38%, 66%.

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