BLUES

Bluebird

#89B1D8

RGB 137, 177, 216 · HSL 210°, 50%, 69% · CMYK 37, 18, 0, 15

Bluebird is #89B1D8 in HEX — rgb(137, 177, 216), hsl(210°, 50%, 69%), cmyk(37%, 18%, 0%, 15%).

Bluebird pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 210°, 50%, 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#89B1D8

RGB137, 177, 216

HSL210°, 50%, 69%

HSV210°, 37%, 85%

CMYK37, 18, 0, 15

Decimal9023960

CSS RGBrgb(137, 177, 216)

CSS HSLhsl(210, 50%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Bluebird PPU15-12

Exact match

Kilz

Blue Hydrangea RC180-02

ΔE 0.5 · #87B0D7

Valspar

High Seas 4006-10A

ΔE 1.7 · #89B5DC

Dulux

Reform S40G3

ΔE 2.3 · #8AADD6

Benjamin Moore

Aqua 816

ΔE 4 · #8EAEDA

Vista Paint

Gaugin's Blue K-139

ΔE 4.5 · #87B4D4

Hallman-Lindsay

Lazy Day 596

ΔE 4.8 · #95AED1

PPG

Viva La Bleu 1242-3

ΔE 5.1 · #97BEE2

Dunn-Edwards

Bachelor Blue DE5878

ΔE 5.4 · #8FAACA

Sherwin-Williams

Celestial SW6808

ΔE 6.3 · #97B3D0

Dutch Boy

John's Blue DCP-0617

ΔE 7.3 · #97B2CD

IKEA

IKEA085 85

ΔE 8 · #9FC1DF

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 11.3 · #599EC4

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 15.3 · #B7B1DC

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 17.4 · #B4CBD9

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 19.8 · #9DA1AA

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

#89B1D8

#D7B088

Analogous

#88D7D7

#89B1D8

#8888D7

Triadic

#89B1D8

#D788B0

#B0D788

Split-Complementary

#89B1D8

#D78888

#D7D788

Tetradic

#89B1D8

#D788D7

#D7B088

#88D788

Monochromatic

#326395

#4F8AC4

#89B1D8

#C2D6EB

#ECF2F9

Rectangle

#89B1D8

#B088D7

#D7B088

#B0D788

Compound

#89B1D8

#8888D7

#D7B088

#D7D788

Variations

Lighter

#A0C0DF

#BBD0E4

#DAE3ED

Darker

#518DC9

#2C6196

#183859

Saturation

#A4B0BC

#88B0D7

#75B0EB

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

2.25:1

Fail

vs Black

9.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#89B1D8

#9AA9D9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#89B1D8

#ABABD3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#89B1D8

#85B7B2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Bluebird 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

#A6B1BD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#89B1D8

Daylight 5500K

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

#93B6E1

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.

#C29669

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: #89B1D8;

CSS — background

background-color: #89B1D8;

CSS Variable

--color-bluebird: #89B1D8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bluebird': '#89B1D8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#89B1D8] text-[#89B1D8]

SCSS

$bluebird: #89B1D8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #89B1D8?

#89B1D8 is Bluebird, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #89B1D8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bluebird?

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

What colors pair well with Bluebird?

Bluebird 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 Bluebird?

You can download Bluebird 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 Bluebird?

The hex code is #89B1D8. In RGB it's 137, 177, 216, and in HSL it's 210°, 50%, 69%.

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