BLUES

Blue

#98B0C8

RGB 152, 176, 200 · HSL 210°, 30%, 69% · CMYK 24, 12, 0, 22

Blue is #98B0C8 in HEX — rgb(152, 176, 200), hsl(210°, 30%, 69%), cmyk(24%, 12%, 0%, 22%).

Blue pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 210°, 30%, 69%. 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#98B0C8

RGB152, 176, 200

HSL210°, 30%, 69%

HSV210°, 24%, 78%

CMYK24, 12, 0, 22

Decimal10006728

CSS RGBrgb(152, 176, 200)

CSS HSLhsl(210, 30%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Beecher Falls K-124

ΔE 1.9 · #91ACC4

Dutch Boy

John's Blue DCP-0617

ΔE 1.9 · #97B2CD

Behr

Blue Suede PPU14-10

ΔE 2.1 · #9BB5CF

Kilz

Blue Ballad RC250-01

ΔE 2.3 · #90ABC4

Valspar

Lovebirds 4004-5C

ΔE 2.3 · #92ACC7

Dulux

Blue Satin S39D2

ΔE 2.9 · #9EB8D0

Sherwin-Williams

Cosmos SW6528

ΔE 3 · #8EA9C2

Benjamin Moore

Porcelain CSP-550

ΔE 3 · #9BB3C6

Dunn-Edwards

Misted Eve DE5884

ΔE 3 · #A2B7CF

PPG

Sterling Silver 1163-4

ΔE 3.4 · #9EAFC2

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Pot 624

ΔE 3.5 · #9AAEC0

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 4.4 · #A1B8CA

IKEA

IKEA084 84

ΔE 5.8 · #83AAC1

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 11.2 · #B4CBD9

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 11.3 · #9DA1AA

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 14.7 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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

#98B0C8

#C8B098

Analogous

#98C8C8

#98B0C8

#9898C8

Triadic

#98B0C8

#C898B0

#B0C898

Split-Complementary

#98B0C8

#C89898

#C8C898

Tetradic

#98B0C8

#C898C8

#C8B098

#98C898

Monochromatic

#466381

#678AAD

#98B0C8

#CAD6E2

#EEF2F6

Rectangle

#98B0C8

#B098C8

#C8B098

#B0C898

Compound

#98B0C8

#9898C8

#C8B098

#C8C898

Variations

Lighter

#ADC0D3

#C3D0DC

#DEE3E9

Darker

#698DB1

#416181

#25384C

Saturation

#A9B0B7

#98B0C8

#7DB0E3

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

2.24:1

Fail

vs Black

9.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#98B0C8

#A2ABC9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#98B0C8

#ACACC5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#98B0C8

#96B4B0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

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

#B1B1B1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#98B0C8

Daylight 5500K

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

#9FB6D5

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.

#B0967B

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: #98B0C8;

CSS — background

background-color: #98B0C8;

CSS Variable

--color-blue: #98B0C8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue': '#98B0C8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#98B0C8] text-[#98B0C8]

SCSS

$blue: #98B0C8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #98B0C8?

#98B0C8 is Blue, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #98B0C8 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, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Blue?

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 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 #98B0C8. In RGB it's 152, 176, 200, and in HSL it's 210°, 30%, 69%.

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