BLUES

Bobby Blue

#97C5DA

RGB 151, 197, 218 · HSL 199°, 48%, 72% · CMYK 31, 10, 0, 15

Bobby Blue is #97C5DA in HEX — rgb(151, 197, 218), hsl(199°, 48%, 72%), cmyk(31%, 10%, 0%, 15%).

Bobby Blue pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 199°, 48%, 72%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#97C5DA

RGB151, 197, 218

HSL199°, 48%, 72%

HSV199°, 31%, 85%

CMYK31, 10, 0, 15

Decimal9946586

CSS RGBrgb(151, 197, 218)

CSS HSLhsl(199, 48%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Porch Ceiling SW9063

ΔE 1.3 · #9BC8DE

Dulux

Bobby Blue S35D1

ΔE 1.4 · #97C7DA

Behr

Perfect Landing S520-3

ΔE 1.6 · #9DC7DB

IKEA

IKEA119 119

ΔE 2.4 · #9BC2D8

Valspar

Ice Sculpture 5001-7B

ΔE 2.9 · #A2CAE0

Dunn-Edwards

Eastern Sky DE5786

ΔE 3.2 · #8FC1D2

Kilz

Hawaiian Ocean TB-55

ΔE 3.7 · #9DCAD9

Benjamin Moore

Daydream CSP-615

ΔE 3.7 · #99C1D0

Vista Paint

Dresden Falls K-156

ΔE 4 · #95BBCF

PPG

Windsor Way 1239-3

ΔE 4.1 · #9FC9E4

Hallman-Lindsay

Soft Blue 651

ΔE 4.7 · #A8CCDD

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 6.8 · #87C8D7

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 7.5 · #8AB1C2

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 8 · #A1B8CA

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 8.6 · #B4CBD9

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 14 · #7FB5B5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

#97C5DA

#DAAB95

Analogous

#95DACD

#97C5DA

#95A2DA

Triadic

#97C5DA

#DA95C4

#C4DA95

Split-Complementary

#97C5DA

#DA95A2

#DACD95

Tetradic

#97C5DA

#CD95DA

#DAAB95

#A2DA95

Monochromatic

#387E9F

#5DA5C6

#97C5DA

#CEE4EE

#ECF4F8

Rectangle

#97C5DA

#AB95DA

#DAAB95

#C4DA95

Compound

#97C5DA

#95A2DA

#DAAB95

#DACD95

Variations

Lighter

#AAD0E1

#C3DBE6

#DEE9EE

Darker

#5CA7C9

#30799A

#1A475B

Saturation

#ADBBC2

#95C4DA

#83CBEC

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

1.86:1

Fail

vs Black

11.31:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#97C5DA

#AFB9DB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#97C5DA

#BEBED7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#97C5DA

#96C8C4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Bobby Blue 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

#B1C0BF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#97C5DA

Daylight 5500K

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

#9EC5E3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EBEC

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.

#C48D74

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: #97C5DA;

CSS — background

background-color: #97C5DA;

CSS Variable

--color-bobby-blue: #97C5DA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bobby-blue': '#97C5DA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#97C5DA] text-[#97C5DA]

SCSS

$bobby-blue: #97C5DA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #97C5DA?

#97C5DA is Bobby Blue, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #97C5DA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bobby Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Bobby Blue?

Bobby Blue 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 Bobby Blue?

You can download Bobby 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 Bobby Blue?

The hex code is #97C5DA. In RGB it's 151, 197, 218, and in HSL it's 199°, 48%, 72%.

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