BLUES

Respite

#97B4C3

RGB 151, 180, 195 · HSL 200°, 27%, 68% · CMYK 23, 8, 0, 24

Respite is #97B4C3 in HEX — rgb(151, 180, 195), hsl(200°, 27%, 68%), cmyk(23%, 8%, 0%, 24%).

Respite pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 200°, 27%, 68%. 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#97B4C3

RGB151, 180, 195

HSL200°, 27%, 68%

HSV200°, 23%, 76%

CMYK23, 8, 0, 24

Decimal9942211

CSS RGBrgb(151, 180, 195)

CSS HSLhsl(200, 27%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Respite SW6514

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

New 1663

ΔE 2 · #90B0C0

Vista Paint

Tropical Sea K-179

ΔE 2.4 · #93B6C3

Dulux

Pool Bar S35B2

ΔE 2.7 · #8FADBD

Behr

Rainy Sidewalk HDC-CT-24

ΔE 2.8 · #9BB0BE

Dunn-Edwards

Anchors Away DE5814

ΔE 3.1 · #9EBBCD

Hallman-Lindsay

Chicago Skyline 631

ΔE 3.1 · #96ADBA

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 3.3 · #A1B8CA

PPG

Always Blue 1156-3

ΔE 3.3 · #A2BACB

Kilz

Water Splash RD160-02

ΔE 3.4 · #9AAEBD

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 3.7 · #8AB1C2

Valspar

Palisade Blue 4006-3B

ΔE 4 · #A5B8C6

IKEA

IKEA119 119

ΔE 6.6 · #9BC2D8

Colorhouse

Water .04 Water-04

ΔE 8.5 · #9FB4B4

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 10.5 · #9DA1AA

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 12 · #87C8D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#97B4C3

#C3A697

Analogous

#97C3BC

#97B4C3

#979FC3

Triadic

#97B4C3

#C397B5

#B5C397

Split-Complementary

#97B4C3

#C3979F

#C3BC97

Tetradic

#97B4C3

#BC97C3

#C3A697

#9FC397

Monochromatic

#476A7B

#6792A8

#97B4C3

#C8D8DF

#EFF3F6

Rectangle

#97B4C3

#A697C3

#C3A697

#B5C397

Compound

#97B4C3

#979FC3

#C3A697

#C3BC97

Variations

Lighter

#ACC4CF

#C3D2D9

#DDE4E8

Darker

#6A96AC

#43697C

#263D49

Saturation

#A7B0B4

#97B5C3

#7ABFE1

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

2.18:1

Fail

vs Black

9.63:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#97B4C3

#A6ACC4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#97B4C3

#B0B0C1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#97B4C3

#96B6B3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Respite 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

focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#B1B4AD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#97B4C3

Daylight 5500K

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

#9EB9D2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEC

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.

#AE8A78

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: #97B4C3;

CSS — background

background-color: #97B4C3;

CSS Variable

--color-respite: #97B4C3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'respite': '#97B4C3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#97B4C3] text-[#97B4C3]

SCSS

$respite: #97B4C3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #97B4C3?

#97B4C3 is Respite, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #97B4C3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Respite?

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

What colors pair well with Respite?

Respite 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 Respite?

You can download Respite 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 Respite?

The hex code is #97B4C3. In RGB it's 151, 180, 195, and in HSL it's 200°, 27%, 68%.

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