BLUES

Chicago Skyline

#96ADBA

RGB 150, 173, 186 · HSL 202°, 21%, 66% · CMYK 19, 7, 0, 27

Chicago Skyline is #96ADBA in HEX — rgb(150, 173, 186), hsl(202°, 21%, 66%), cmyk(19%, 7%, 0%, 27%).

Chicago Skyline pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 202°, 21%, 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#96ADBA

RGB150, 173, 186

HSL202°, 21%, 66%

HSV202°, 19%, 73%

CMYK19, 7, 0, 27

Decimal9874874

CSS RGBrgb(150, 173, 186)

CSS HSLhsl(202, 21%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Chicago Skyline C-630

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Chicago Skyline 631

Exact match

Dulux

Ashen Wind S36A2

ΔE 1.1 · #94AAB7

Behr

Rainy Sidewalk HDC-CT-24

ΔE 1.6 · #9BB0BE

Kilz

Water Splash RD160-02

ΔE 1.7 · #9AAEBD

Sherwin-Williams

Aleutian SW6241

ΔE 2.4 · #98A9B7

Benjamin Moore

Early CC-818

ΔE 2.5 · #9CB2BC

Valspar

Silver Fox 4008-3C

ΔE 2.9 · #93A6B1

PPG

Wright Sky Blue FLLW864

ΔE 3 · #96AFB7

Dunn-Edwards

Irogon Blue DEC796

ΔE 3.4 · #9DACB5

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 5 · #A1B8CA

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 5.4 · #8AB1C2

IKEA

IKEA155 155

ΔE 6.8 · #AAB1B8

Colorhouse

Water .04 Water-04

ΔE 7.5 · #9FB4B4

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 7.6 · #9DA1AA

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 11.4 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

#96ADBA

#BBA396

Analogous

#96BBB6

#96ADBA

#969BBB

Triadic

#96ADBA

#BB96AD

#ADBB96

Split-Complementary

#96ADBA

#BB969B

#BBB696

Tetradic

#96ADBA

#B696BB

#BBA396

#9BBB96

Monochromatic

#49616F

#68899C

#96ADBA

#C4D1D9

#F0F3F5

Rectangle

#96ADBA

#A396BB

#BBA396

#ADBB96

Compound

#96ADBA

#969BBB

#BBA396

#BBB696

Variations

Lighter

#ABBEC8

#C2CDD4

#DCE2E5

Darker

#6C8EA1

#476272

#293943

Saturation

#A3AAAE

#96ADBB

#74B6DD

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

2.34:1

Fail

vs Black

8.98:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#96ADBA

#A1A7BB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#96ADBA

#A9A9B8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#96ADBA

#95AFAD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Chicago Skyline 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

#B0AEA7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#96ADBA

Daylight 5500K

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

#9DB3CB

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.

#AB8873

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: #96ADBA;

CSS — background

background-color: #96ADBA;

CSS Variable

--color-chicago-skyline: #96ADBA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chicago-skyline': '#96ADBA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#96ADBA] text-[#96ADBA]

SCSS

$chicago-skyline: #96ADBA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #96ADBA?

#96ADBA is Chicago Skyline, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #96ADBA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chicago Skyline?

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

What colors pair well with Chicago Skyline?

Chicago Skyline 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 Chicago Skyline?

You can download Chicago Skyline 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 Chicago Skyline?

The hex code is #96ADBA. In RGB it's 150, 173, 186, and in HSL it's 202°, 21%, 66%.

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