BLUES

Saratoga

#94B2BD

RGB 148, 178, 189 · HSL 196°, 24%, 66% · CMYK 22, 6, 0, 26

Saratoga is #94B2BD in HEX — rgb(148, 178, 189), hsl(196°, 24%, 66%), cmyk(22%, 6%, 0%, 26%).

Saratoga pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 196°, 24%, 66%. 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#94B2BD

RGB148, 178, 189

HSL196°, 24%, 66%

HSV196°, 22%, 74%

CMYK22, 6, 0, 26

Decimal9745085

CSS RGBrgb(148, 178, 189)

CSS HSLhsl(196, 24%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Saratoga 1669

Exact match

Vista Paint

Maracay Bay K-163

ΔE 1.3 · #94AFBA

Behr

Supernova N510-4

ΔE 2.2 · #98B1B9

Kilz

Intricate Aqua RE240-02

ΔE 2.2 · #91B3BB

PPG

Wright Sky Blue FLLW864

ΔE 2.4 · #96AFB7

Sherwin-Williams

Respite SW6514

ΔE 2.4 · #97B4C3

Dulux

Blue Shell S33A2

ΔE 2.5 · #9BB4BC

Valspar

Lucy Blue 5001-5C

ΔE 2.5 · #8BADB8

Hallman-Lindsay

Chicago Skyline 631

ΔE 3 · #96ADBA

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 4.2 · #8AB1C2

Dunn-Edwards

Stone Silver DE5773

ΔE 4.7 · #8BA8AE

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 5.5 · #A1B8CA

Colorhouse

Water .04 Water-04

ΔE 6.6 · #9FB4B4

IKEA

IKEA084 84

ΔE 7.7 · #83AAC1

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 10.1 · #9DA1AA

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 12.1 · #87C8D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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

#94B2BD

#BD9F93

Analogous

#93BDB3

#94B2BD

#939DBD

Triadic

#94B2BD

#BD93B2

#B2BD93

Split-Complementary

#94B2BD

#BD939D

#BDB393

Tetradic

#94B2BD

#B393BD

#BD9F93

#9DBD93

Monochromatic

#466672

#6490A0

#94B2BD

#C3D4DA

#EFF4F5

Rectangle

#94B2BD

#9F93BD

#BD9F93

#B2BD93

Compound

#94B2BD

#939DBD

#BD9F93

#BDB393

Variations

Lighter

#A9C1CA

#C0D0D6

#DCE3E6

Darker

#6895A5

#446875

#273D45

Saturation

#A2ABAF

#93B2BD

#73C1DE

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

2.24:1

Fail

vs Black

9.36:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#94B2BD

#A4AABE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#94B2BD

#ADADBC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#94B2BD

#94B3B1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Saratoga 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

#AEB2A9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#94B2BD

Daylight 5500K

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

#9CB7CD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#AB8273

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: #94B2BD;

CSS — background

background-color: #94B2BD;

CSS Variable

--color-saratoga: #94B2BD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'saratoga': '#94B2BD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#94B2BD] text-[#94B2BD]

SCSS

$saratoga: #94B2BD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #94B2BD?

#94B2BD is Saratoga, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #94B2BD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Saratoga?

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

What colors pair well with Saratoga?

Saratoga 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 Saratoga?

You can download Saratoga 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 Saratoga?

The hex code is #94B2BD. In RGB it's 148, 178, 189, and in HSL it's 196°, 24%, 66%.

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