BLUES

Apocyan

#99CCFF

RGB 153, 204, 255 · HSL 210°, 100%, 80% · CMYK 40, 20, 0, 0

Apocyan is #99CCFF in HEX — rgb(153, 204, 255), hsl(210°, 100%, 80%), cmyk(40%, 20%, 0%, 0%).

Apocyan pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 210°, 100%, 80%. 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#99CCFF

RGB153, 204, 255

HSL210°, 100%, 80%

HSV210°, 40%, 100%

CMYK40, 20, 0, 0

Decimal10079487

CSS RGBrgb(153, 204, 255)

CSS HSLhsl(210, 100%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Honest P530-3

ΔE 1.5 · #9FCDFF

Dunn-Edwards

Sail to the Sea DE5863

ΔE 4.7 · #99C3F0

Vista Paint

Blue Sky K-132

ΔE 7.2 · #8EC1E9

Dulux

Blue Shutters S39H2

ΔE 7.6 · #93C0E7

Hallman-Lindsay

Watery Sea 638

ΔE 8 · #88BFE7

PPG

Sweet Dreams 1241-3

ΔE 8.7 · #9BC7EA

Valspar

Slumber 4007-9C

ΔE 9.3 · #98C8EA

Benjamin Moore

Summer 2067-50

ΔE 9.6 · #93B4E1

Kilz

Blue Hydrangea RC180-02

ΔE 11.8 · #87B0D7

IKEA

IKEA085 85

ΔE 12.1 · #9FC1DF

Sherwin-Williams

Undercool SW6957

ΔE 13.8 · #7FC3E1

Dutch Boy

John's Blue DCP-0617

ΔE 16.2 · #97B2CD

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 18.6 · #B7B1DC

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 19.7 · #A1B8CA

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 20.7 · #B4CBD9

RAL

Light Blue 5012

ΔE 28.3 · #3B83BD

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

#99CCFF

#FFCC99

Analogous

#99FFFF

#99CCFF

#9999FF

Triadic

#99CCFF

#FF99CC

#CCFF99

Split-Complementary

#99CCFF

#FF9999

#FFFF99

Tetradic

#99CCFF

#FF99FF

#FFCC99

#99FF99

Monochromatic

#007FFF

#4DA6FF

#99CCFF

#E5F2FF

Rectangle

#99CCFF

#CC99FF

#FFCC99

#CCFF99

Compound

#99CCFF

#9999FF

#FFCC99

#FFFF99

Variations

Lighter

#ADD6FF

#C6E0FA

#E1EDFA

Darker

#47A3FF

#0070E0

#004183

Saturation

#BDCCDB

#99CCFF

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

1.69:1

Fail

vs Black

12.44:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#99CCFF

#AEC2FF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#99CCFF

#C5C5F9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#99CCFF

#94D4CD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Apocyan 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

#B2C6DA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#99CCFF

Daylight 5500K

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

#9FCBFF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E7EBEE

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.

#EFAD6C

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #99CCFF;

CSS — background

background-color: #99CCFF;

CSS Variable

--color-apocyan: #99CCFF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'apocyan': '#99CCFF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#99CCFF] text-[#99CCFF]

SCSS

$apocyan: #99CCFF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #99CCFF?

#99CCFF is Apocyan, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #99CCFF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Apocyan?

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

What colors pair well with Apocyan?

Apocyan 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 Apocyan?

You can download Apocyan 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 Apocyan?

The hex code is #99CCFF. In RGB it's 153, 204, 255, and in HSL it's 210°, 100%, 80%.

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