BLUES

Matte Blue

#8FB0CE

RGB 143, 176, 206 · HSL 209°, 39%, 68% · CMYK 31, 15, 0, 19

Matte Blue is #8FB0CE in HEX — rgb(143, 176, 206), hsl(209°, 39%, 68%), cmyk(31%, 15%, 0%, 19%).

Matte Blue pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 209°, 39%, 68%. 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#8FB0CE

RGB143, 176, 206

HSL209°, 39%, 68%

HSV209°, 31%, 81%

CMYK31, 15, 0, 19

Decimal9416910

CSS RGBrgb(143, 176, 206)

CSS HSLhsl(209, 39%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Ocean Bubble S37G3

ΔE 0.8 · #8CAFCD

Kilz

High Tide TB-47

ΔE 1.1 · #8CADCB

Hallman-Lindsay

Calm Tint 645

ΔE 1.2 · #8DB1CE

Vista Paint

Calm Tint C-644

ΔE 1.4 · #8DB0CC

Sherwin-Williams

Celestial SW6808

ΔE 2.1 · #97B3D0

Dutch Boy

John's Blue DCP-0617

ΔE 2.6 · #97B2CD

Behr

Cloudberry 590F-4

ΔE 2.7 · #94B6D7

Valspar

Lovebirds 4004-5C

ΔE 2.8 · #92ACC7

Dunn-Edwards

Bachelor Blue DE5878

ΔE 2.9 · #8FAACA

Benjamin Moore

Riviera 822

ΔE 4.2 · #9EB3D1

PPG

Arabella 1157-4

ΔE 5.1 · #82ACC4

IKEA

IKEA084 84

ΔE 5.3 · #83AAC1

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 7.8 · #A1B8CA

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 13.7 · #B4CBD9

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 15 · #9DA1AA

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 15 · #87C8D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

#8FB0CE

#CDAC8E

Analogous

#8ECDCC

#8FB0CE

#8E8FCD

Triadic

#8FB0CE

#CD8EAE

#AECD8E

Split-Complementary

#8FB0CE

#CD8E8F

#CDCC8E

Tetradic

#8FB0CE

#CC8ECD

#CDAC8E

#8FCD8E

Monochromatic

#3B6287

#5889B6

#8FB0CE

#C3D4E5

#EDF2F7

Rectangle

#8FB0CE

#AC8ECD

#CDAC8E

#AECD8E

Compound

#8FB0CE

#8E8FCD

#CDAC8E

#CDCC8E

Variations

Lighter

#A4BFD7

#BECFDE

#DBE3EA

Darker

#5B8CBA

#366188

#1F3850

Saturation

#A4AEB7

#8EAECD

#75AFE6

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

2.27:1

Fail

vs Black

9.27:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#8FB0CE

#9DA9CF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8FB0CE

#ABABCA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8FB0CE

#8DB5B0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Matte 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

#ABB1B6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8FB0CE

Daylight 5500K

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

#98B6DA

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.

#B79270

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: #8FB0CE;

CSS — background

background-color: #8FB0CE;

CSS Variable

--color-matte-blue: #8FB0CE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'matte-blue': '#8FB0CE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8FB0CE] text-[#8FB0CE]

SCSS

$matte-blue: #8FB0CE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8FB0CE?

#8FB0CE is Matte Blue, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #8FB0CE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Matte Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Matte Blue?

Matte 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 Matte Blue?

You can download Matte 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 Matte Blue?

The hex code is #8FB0CE. In RGB it's 143, 176, 206, and in HSL it's 209°, 39%, 68%.

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