BLUES

Adrift on the Nile

#93B8E3

RGB 147, 184, 227 · HSL 212°, 59%, 73% · CMYK 35, 19, 0, 11

Adrift on the Nile is #93B8E3 in HEX — rgb(147, 184, 227), hsl(212°, 59%, 73%), cmyk(35%, 19%, 0%, 11%).

Adrift on the Nile pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 212°, 59%, 73%. 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#93B8E3

RGB147, 184, 227

HSL212°, 59%, 73%

HSV212°, 35%, 89%

CMYK35, 19, 0, 11

Decimal9681123

CSS RGBrgb(147, 184, 227)

CSS HSLhsl(212, 59%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Summer 2067-50

ΔE 2.1 · #93B4E1

Hallman-Lindsay

Innuendo 609

ΔE 2.4 · #9ABCE4

Vista Paint

Innuendo C-608

ΔE 2.8 · #9BBBE2

Dulux

Gallery Blue S40H2

ΔE 3.6 · #9BBEE4

Valspar

High Seas 4006-10A

ΔE 3.6 · #89B5DC

Behr

Bluebird PPU15-12

ΔE 3.7 · #89B1D8

Kilz

Blue Hydrangea RC180-02

ΔE 4.1 · #87B0D7

Dunn-Edwards

Sail to the Sea DE5863

ΔE 4.1 · #99C3F0

PPG

Viva La Bleu 1242-3

ΔE 4.5 · #97BEE2

IKEA

IKEA085 85

ΔE 7.8 · #9FC1DF

Sherwin-Williams

Celestial SW6808

ΔE 8 · #97B3D0

Dutch Boy

John's Blue DCP-0617

ΔE 9.1 · #97B2CD

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 13.7 · #B7B1DC

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 13.9 · #A1B8CA

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 17.6 · #B4CBD9

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 21.8 · #9DA1AA

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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

#93B8E3

#E3BD92

Analogous

#92E0E3

#93B8E3

#9492E3

Triadic

#93B8E3

#E392B7

#B7E392

Split-Complementary

#93B8E3

#E39492

#E0E392

Tetradic

#93B8E3

#E392E0

#E3BD92

#92E394

Monochromatic

#2D69AE

#5590D3

#93B8E3

#CEDFF2

#EBF2FA

Rectangle

#93B8E3

#BD92E3

#E3BD92

#B7E392

Compound

#93B8E3

#9492E3

#E3BD92

#E0E392

Variations

Lighter

#A7C6E8

#C1D4EA

#DDE6F1

Darker

#5391D7

#2462A9

#133964

Saturation

#AEB9C6

#92B7E3

#83B7F1

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

2.06:1

Fail

vs Black

10.21:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#93B8E3

#A1B1E4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#93B8E3

#B2B2DE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#93B8E3

#8FBFB9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Adrift on the Nile 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

#AEB7C5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#93B8E3

Daylight 5500K

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

#9BBCEA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EAED

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.

#CFA16E

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: #93B8E3;

CSS — background

background-color: #93B8E3;

CSS Variable

--color-adrift-on-the-nile: #93B8E3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'adrift-on-the-nile': '#93B8E3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#93B8E3] text-[#93B8E3]

SCSS

$adrift-on-the-nile: #93B8E3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #93B8E3?

#93B8E3 is Adrift on the Nile, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #93B8E3 warm or cool?

Adrift on the Nile reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Adrift on the Nile?

Adrift on the Nile works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Adrift on the Nile?

Adrift on the Nile 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 Adrift on the Nile?

You can download Adrift on the Nile 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 Adrift on the Nile?

The hex code is #93B8E3. In RGB it's 147, 184, 227, and in HSL it's 212°, 59%, 73%.

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