BLUES

Bayou

#8FD0FC

RGB 143, 208, 252 · HSL 204°, 95%, 77% · CMYK 43, 17, 0, 1

Bayou is #8FD0FC in HEX — rgb(143, 208, 252), hsl(204°, 95%, 77%), cmyk(43%, 17%, 0%, 1%).

Bayou pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 204°, 95%, 77%. 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#8FD0FC

RGB143, 208, 252

HSL204°, 95%, 77%

HSV204°, 43%, 99%

CMYK43, 17, 0, 1

Decimal9425148

CSS RGBrgb(143, 208, 252)

CSS HSLhsl(204, 95%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Bayou 570B-4

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Light Azure DE5842

ΔE 3.8 · #92CBF1

Dulux

Fish Pond S35G1

ΔE 6.1 · #86CBED

Vista Paint

Blue Sky K-132

ΔE 6.2 · #8EC1E9

Hallman-Lindsay

Watery Sea 638

ΔE 6.5 · #88BFE7

Valspar

Slumber 4007-9C

ΔE 6.8 · #98C8EA

PPG

Sweet Dreams 1241-3

ΔE 7.2 · #9BC7EA

Benjamin Moore

Aquarius 788

ΔE 7.9 · #7CBEE2

Sherwin-Williams

Undercool SW6957

ΔE 9.3 · #7FC3E1

IKEA

IKEA085 85

ΔE 11.3 · #9FC1DF

Kilz

Washed Away RD180-02

ΔE 12.2 · #91BAD6

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 13.8 · #7AC2D8

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 16.3 · #87C8D7

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 18.6 · #A1B8CA

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 19 · #B4CBD9

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 26 · #7FB5B5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#8FD0FC

#FCB98D

Analogous

#8DFCF1

#8FD0FC

#8D98FC

Triadic

#8FD0FC

#FC8DCF

#CFFC8D

Split-Complementary

#8FD0FC

#FC8D98

#FCF18D

Tetradic

#8FD0FC

#F18DFC

#FCB98D

#98FC8D

Monochromatic

#068FEA

#42B1FA

#8FD0FC

#D7EEFE

#E6F5FE

Rectangle

#8FD0FC

#B98DFC

#FCB98D

#CFFC8D

Compound

#8FD0FC

#8D98FC

#FCB98D

#FCF18D

Variations

Lighter

#A4D9FD

#BFE1F8

#DDEDF8

Darker

#3BB1FF

#0082D8

#004B7E

Saturation

#B4C8D5

#8DCFFC

#8BD0FE

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

1.67:1

Fail

vs Black

12.60:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#8FD0FC

#AFC2FE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8FD0FC

#C7C7F7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8FD0FC

#8BD7D0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Bayou 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

#ABC9D8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8FD0FC

Daylight 5500K

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

#98CEFC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E7EBEE

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.

#ED9960

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: #8FD0FC;

CSS — background

background-color: #8FD0FC;

CSS Variable

--color-bayou: #8FD0FC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bayou': '#8FD0FC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8FD0FC] text-[#8FD0FC]

SCSS

$bayou: #8FD0FC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8FD0FC?

#8FD0FC is Bayou, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #8FD0FC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bayou?

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

What colors pair well with Bayou?

Bayou 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 Bayou?

You can download Bayou 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 Bayou?

The hex code is #8FD0FC. In RGB it's 143, 208, 252, and in HSL it's 204°, 95%, 77%.

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