BLUES

Pool Tiles

#89CFF0

RGB 137, 207, 240 · HSL 199°, 77%, 74% · CMYK 43, 14, 0, 6

Pool Tiles is #89CFF0 in HEX — rgb(137, 207, 240), hsl(199°, 77%, 74%), cmyk(43%, 14%, 0%, 6%).

Pool Tiles pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 199°, 77%, 74%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#89CFF0

RGB137, 207, 240

HSL199°, 77%, 74%

HSV199°, 43%, 94%

CMYK43, 14, 0, 6

Decimal9031664

CSS RGBrgb(137, 207, 240)

CSS HSLhsl(199, 77%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Below Zero DE5835

ΔE 0.9 · #87CDED

Dulux

Fish Pond S35G1

ΔE 1.5 · #86CBED

Valspar

Summer Splash 5002-9C

ΔE 3.1 · #88C9E6

Behr

Sailors Knot M510-3

ΔE 3.6 · #91CBE8

Benjamin Moore

Grandma's 787

ΔE 4.5 · #95CDE8

Sherwin-Williams

Undercool SW6957

ΔE 4.6 · #7FC3E1

Vista Paint

Lupe's Lake K-148

ΔE 4.6 · #86C3E4

PPG

Horizon Haze 1237-4

ΔE 5 · #80C1E2

Hallman-Lindsay

Lasting Thoughts 659

ΔE 6.1 · #72C7E3

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 7.9 · #7AC2D8

Kilz

Mountain Creek RE260-01

ΔE 8.8 · #77C7DB

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 10.1 · #87C8D7

IKEA

IKEA119 119

ΔE 10.3 · #9BC2D8

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 16.1 · #A1B8CA

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 16.1 · #B4CBD9

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 20.3 · #7FB5B5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#89CFF0

#F0AA8A

Analogous

#8AF0DD

#89CFF0

#8A9CF0

Triadic

#89CFF0

#F08ACF

#CFF08A

Split-Complementary

#89CFF0

#F08A9C

#F0DD8A

Tetradic

#89CFF0

#DD8AF0

#F0AA8A

#9CF08A

Monochromatic

#1A90C7

#46B4E7

#89CFF0

#CDEBF9

#E8F6FC

Rectangle

#89CFF0

#AA8AF0

#F0AA8A

#CFF08A

Compound

#89CFF0

#8A9CF0

#F0AA8A

#F0DD8A

Variations

Lighter

#A1D9F3

#BDE1F1

#DBECF4

Darker

#43B6EB

#1088C0

#075072

Saturation

#ADC2CC

#8ACFF0

#82D2F7

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

1.71:1

Fail

vs Black

12.25:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#89CFF0

#AFBFF2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#89CFF0

#C5C5EC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#89CFF0

#87D4CE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Pool Tiles 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

#A6C8CF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#89CFF0

Daylight 5500K

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

#93CDF3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8ECED

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.

#DE8A62

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: #89CFF0;

CSS — background

background-color: #89CFF0;

CSS Variable

--color-pool-tiles: #89CFF0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pool-tiles': '#89CFF0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#89CFF0] text-[#89CFF0]

SCSS

$pool-tiles: #89CFF0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #89CFF0?

#89CFF0 is Pool Tiles, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #89CFF0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pool Tiles?

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

What colors pair well with Pool Tiles?

Pool Tiles 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 Pool Tiles?

You can download Pool Tiles 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 Pool Tiles?

The hex code is #89CFF0. In RGB it's 137, 207, 240, and in HSL it's 199°, 77%, 74%.

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