GREENS

Blue

#96C9D3

RGB 150, 201, 211 · HSL 190°, 41%, 71% · CMYK 29, 5, 0, 17

Blue is #96C9D3 in HEX — rgb(150, 201, 211), hsl(190°, 41%, 71%), cmyk(29%, 5%, 0%, 17%).

Blue pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 190°, 41%, 71%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#96C9D3

RGB150, 201, 211

HSL190°, 41%, 71%

HSV190°, 29%, 83%

CMYK29, 5, 0, 17

Decimal9882067

CSS RGBrgb(150, 201, 211)

CSS HSLhsl(190, 41%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Blue 745

Exact match

PPG

Idyllic Isle 1235-4

ΔE 0.5 · #94C8D2

Dunn-Edwards

Surfside DE5765

ΔE 1.1 · #9ACAD3

Sherwin-Williams

Gentle Aquamarine SW9046

ΔE 1.8 · #97CBD2

Kilz

Dripping Springs RE250-01

ΔE 2 · #95C4CD

Dulux

Sea Spray S31E1

ΔE 2.1 · #94CCD4

Valspar

Tidal Wave 5002-7C

ΔE 2.7 · #8FC5D3

Behr

Russian Blue 560F-4

ΔE 3.3 · #97C3D0

Vista Paint

Coastal View K-212

ΔE 4 · #93C6C9

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 4.6 · #87C8D7

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 5.7 · #A1C5C8

Hallman-Lindsay

Trisha's Eyes 666

ΔE 5.9 · #8EB9C4

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 7.2 · #9CC7C4

IKEA

IKEA119 119

ΔE 8.1 · #9BC2D8

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 8.8 · #7AC2D8

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 9.6 · #7FB5B5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#96C9D3

#D3A197

Analogous

#97D3BF

#96C9D3

#97ABD3

Triadic

#96C9D3

#D397C9

#C9D397

Split-Complementary

#96C9D3

#D397AB

#D3BF97

Tetradic

#96C9D3

#BF97D3

#D3A197

#ABD397

Monochromatic

#3E8593

#61ADBD

#96C9D3

#CDE5EA

#EDF6F7

Rectangle

#96C9D3

#A197D3

#D3A197

#C9D397

Compound

#96C9D3

#97ABD3

#D3A197

#D3BF97

Variations

Lighter

#ACD4DC

#C3DDE2

#DEEAED

Darker

#61B0C0

#378290

#1F4C55

Saturation

#ACBBBE

#97C9D3

#81D8E9

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.81:1

Fail

vs Black

11.59:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#96C9D3

#B4BBD5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#96C9D3

#C2C2D2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#96C9D3

#97CAC7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Blue sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#B0C3B9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#96C9D3

Daylight 5500K

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

#9DC8DE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#BD8277

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: #96C9D3;

CSS — background

background-color: #96C9D3;

CSS Variable

--color-blue: #96C9D3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue': '#96C9D3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#96C9D3] text-[#96C9D3]

SCSS

$blue: #96C9D3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #96C9D3?

#96C9D3 is Blue, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #96C9D3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blue?

Blue works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Blue?

Blue pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Blue?

You can download 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 Blue?

The hex code is #96C9D3. In RGB it's 150, 201, 211, and in HSL it's 190°, 41%, 71%.

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