BLUES

Honolulu

#96CBF1

RGB 150, 203, 241 · HSL 205°, 76%, 77% · CMYK 38, 16, 0, 5

Honolulu is #96CBF1 in HEX — rgb(150, 203, 241), hsl(205°, 76%, 77%), cmyk(38%, 16%, 0%, 5%).

Honolulu pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 205°, 76%, 77%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#96CBF1

RGB150, 203, 241

HSL205°, 76%, 77%

HSV205°, 38%, 95%

CMYK38, 16, 0, 5

Decimal9882609

CSS RGBrgb(150, 203, 241)

CSS HSLhsl(205, 76%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Light Azure DE5842

ΔE 1.1 · #92CBF1

Valspar

Slumber 4007-9C

ΔE 2.5 · #98C8EA

PPG

Sweet Dreams 1241-3

ΔE 3 · #9BC7EA

Vista Paint

Blue Sky K-132

ΔE 3.7 · #8EC1E9

Behr

Bayou 570B-4

ΔE 4.3 · #8FD0FC

Dulux

Blue Shutters S39H2

ΔE 4.3 · #93C0E7

Hallman-Lindsay

Watery Sea 638

ΔE 4.6 · #88BFE7

Benjamin Moore

Faded 795

ΔE 6 · #98C4E0

IKEA

IKEA085 85

ΔE 7 · #9FC1DF

Sherwin-Williams

Undercool SW6957

ΔE 7.5 · #7FC3E1

Kilz

Washed Away RD180-02

ΔE 8.2 · #91BAD6

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 11.8 · #7AC2D8

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 13.8 · #87C8D7

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 14.3 · #A1B8CA

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 15 · #B4CBD9

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 22.8 · #7FB5B5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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 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

#96CBF1

#F1BD98

Analogous

#98F1E9

#96CBF1

#989FF1

Triadic

#96CBF1

#F198CC

#CCF198

Split-Complementary

#96CBF1

#F1989F

#F1E998

Tetradic

#96CBF1

#E998F1

#F1BD98

#9FF198

Monochromatic

#1D87D3

#54AAE8

#96CBF1

#DBEDFA

#E9F4FC

Rectangle

#96CBF1

#BD98F1

#F1BD98

#CCF198

Compound

#96CBF1

#989FF1

#F1BD98

#F1E998

Variations

Lighter

#ACD6F4

#C5E0F3

#E0ECF5

Darker

#4FAAEB

#127BC6

#084876

Saturation

#B7C7D2

#98CCF1

#91CDF8

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

1.73:1

Fail

vs Black

12.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#96CBF1

#AFBFF2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#96CBF1

#C3C3ED

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#96CBF1

#93D1CB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Honolulu 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

#B0C5D0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#96CBF1

Daylight 5500K

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

#9DCAF4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EBED

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.

#E09D6E

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: #96CBF1;

CSS — background

background-color: #96CBF1;

CSS Variable

--color-honolulu: #96CBF1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'honolulu': '#96CBF1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#96CBF1] text-[#96CBF1]

SCSS

$honolulu: #96CBF1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #96CBF1?

#96CBF1 is Honolulu, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #96CBF1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Honolulu?

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

What colors pair well with Honolulu?

Honolulu 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 Honolulu?

You can download Honolulu 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 Honolulu?

The hex code is #96CBF1. In RGB it's 150, 203, 241, and in HSL it's 205°, 76%, 77%.

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