BLUES

Reef Blue

#93BDCF

RGB 147, 189, 207 · HSL 198°, 38%, 69% · CMYK 29, 9, 0, 19

Reef Blue is #93BDCF in HEX — rgb(147, 189, 207), hsl(198°, 38%, 69%), cmyk(29%, 9%, 0%, 19%).

Reef Blue pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 198°, 38%, 69%. 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#93BDCF

RGB147, 189, 207

HSL198°, 38%, 69%

HSV198°, 29%, 81%

CMYK29, 9, 0, 19

Decimal9682383

CSS RGBrgb(147, 189, 207)

CSS HSLhsl(198, 38%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Baroque RD220-02

ΔE 1.4 · #96BDCD

Vista Paint

Dresden Falls K-156

ΔE 1.8 · #95BBCF

Dulux

Sky Bus S35C1

ΔE 1.9 · #98C2D5

Valspar

Blue Vault 4006-5C

ΔE 2.1 · #94BBD0

Behr

Ombre Blue S510-3

ΔE 2.3 · #96C3D4

Benjamin Moore

Daydream CSP-615

ΔE 2.3 · #99C1D0

Dunn-Edwards

Bonnie Blue DE5807

ΔE 2.5 · #8DBBD1

IKEA

IKEA119 119

ΔE 3.2 · #9BC2D8

Hallman-Lindsay

Mountain Main 652

ΔE 3.7 · #8DB8D0

PPG

Crystal Lake 1151-4

ΔE 3.8 · #88B5C4

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 4.4 · #8AB1C2

Sherwin-Williams

Porch Ceiling SW9063

ΔE 4.5 · #9BC8DE

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 6.1 · #A1B8CA

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 7.6 · #87C8D7

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 8.9 · #B4CBD9

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 11.9 · #7FB5B5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

#93BDCF

#CEA492

Analogous

#92CEC2

#93BDCF

#929ECE

Triadic

#93BDCF

#CE92BC

#BCCE92

Split-Complementary

#93BDCF

#CE929E

#CEC292

Tetradic

#93BDCF

#C292CE

#CEA492

#9ECE92

Monochromatic

#3E7389

#5D9CB6

#93BDCF

#C7DCE6

#EDF4F7

Rectangle

#93BDCF

#A492CE

#CEA492

#BCCE92

Compound

#93BDCF

#929ECE

#CEA492

#CEC292

Variations

Lighter

#A8C9D8

#C0D6DF

#DCE6EB

Darker

#5F9FBA

#387189

#204251

Saturation

#A7B4B9

#92BCCE

#79C6E6

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

2.02:1

Fail

vs Black

10.42:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#93BDCF

#A9B2D0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#93BDCF

#B7B7CD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#93BDCF

#92BFBC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Reef 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

#AEBAB6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#93BDCF

Daylight 5500K

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

#9BBFDB

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.

#B88873

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: #93BDCF;

CSS — background

background-color: #93BDCF;

CSS Variable

--color-reef-blue: #93BDCF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'reef-blue': '#93BDCF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#93BDCF] text-[#93BDCF]

SCSS

$reef-blue: #93BDCF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #93BDCF?

#93BDCF is Reef Blue, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #93BDCF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Reef Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Reef Blue?

Reef 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 Reef Blue?

You can download Reef 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 Reef Blue?

The hex code is #93BDCF. In RGB it's 147, 189, 207, and in HSL it's 198°, 38%, 69%.

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