BLUES

Perfectly Blue

#97D0E5

RGB 151, 208, 229 · HSL 196°, 60%, 75% · CMYK 34, 9, 0, 10

Perfectly Blue is #97D0E5 in HEX — rgb(151, 208, 229), hsl(196°, 60%, 75%), cmyk(34%, 9%, 0%, 10%).

Perfectly Blue pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 196°, 60%, 75%. 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#97D0E5

RGB151, 208, 229

HSL196°, 60%, 75%

HSV196°, 34%, 90%

CMYK34, 9, 0, 10

Decimal9949413

CSS RGBrgb(151, 208, 229)

CSS HSLhsl(196, 60%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Whimsy Half S34E1H

ΔE 1.6 · #98D3E6

Benjamin Moore

Crisp 780

ΔE 2.2 · #9CCFE6

Hallman-Lindsay

Orleans Tune 658

ΔE 2.7 · #97D5E7

Valspar

Infinity Pool 5003-9C

ΔE 2.8 · #9CD5E6

Vista Paint

New Day Sky K-173

ΔE 3 · #9FD7E9

Sherwin-Williams

Bluebell SW6793

ΔE 3 · #A2D5E7

Kilz

Blue Bird Of Paradise RD210-02

ΔE 3.3 · #A2D1E3

Behr

Chilly Blue S500-4

ΔE 4 · #87C8DD

Dunn-Edwards

Bayshore DE5779

ΔE 4.2 · #89CEE0

PPG

Ocean Cruise 1236-4

ΔE 4.5 · #9CD4E1

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 5.5 · #87C8D7

IKEA

IKEA119 119

ΔE 6.7 · #9BC2D8

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 7 · #7AC2D8

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 10.7 · #B4CBD9

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 11.4 · #A1C5C8

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 15.3 · #7FB5B5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#97D0E5

#E6AD99

Analogous

#99E6D4

#97D0E5

#99ABE6

Triadic

#97D0E5

#E699D1

#D1E699

Split-Complementary

#97D0E5

#E699AB

#E6D499

Tetradic

#97D0E5

#D499E6

#E6AD99

#ABE699

Monochromatic

#2E93B8

#5CB6D6

#97D0E5

#D6EDF5

#EBF6FA

Rectangle

#97D0E5

#AD99E6

#E6AD99

#D1E699

Compound

#97D0E5

#99ABE6

#E6AD99

#E6D499

Variations

Lighter

#ADDAEB

#C5E2EC

#DFEDF2

Darker

#59B7D9

#248AAF

#135167

Saturation

#B4C5CB

#99D1E6

#8CD7F2

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

1.68:1

Fail

vs Black

12.47:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#97D0E5

#B6C1E7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#97D0E5

#C8C8E2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#97D0E5

#96D3CF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Perfectly 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

#B1C9C7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#97D0E5

Daylight 5500K

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

#9ECEEB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8ECED

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.

#D28D73

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: #97D0E5;

CSS — background

background-color: #97D0E5;

CSS Variable

--color-perfectly-blue: #97D0E5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'perfectly-blue': '#97D0E5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#97D0E5] text-[#97D0E5]

SCSS

$perfectly-blue: #97D0E5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #97D0E5?

#97D0E5 is Perfectly Blue, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #97D0E5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Perfectly Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Perfectly Blue?

Perfectly 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 Perfectly Blue?

You can download Perfectly 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 Perfectly Blue?

The hex code is #97D0E5. In RGB it's 151, 208, 229, and in HSL it's 196°, 60%, 75%.

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