BLUES

Barrymore

#9A96B0

RGB 154, 150, 176 · HSL 249°, 14%, 64% · CMYK 13, 15, 0, 31

Barrymore is #9A96B0 in HEX — rgb(154, 150, 176), hsl(249°, 14%, 64%), cmyk(13%, 15%, 0%, 31%).

Barrymore pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 249°, 14%, 64%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#9A96B0

RGB154, 150, 176

HSL249°, 14%, 64%

HSV249°, 15%, 69%

CMYK13, 15, 0, 31

Decimal10131120

CSS RGBrgb(154, 150, 176)

CSS HSLhsl(249, 14%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Barrymore K-51

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Lavender Spectacle 1283

ΔE 2.1 · #9392AD

Dunn-Edwards

Bay Fog DE5934

ΔE 2.6 · #9899B0

Behr

Fig Preserves N110-3

ΔE 3.1 · #A19DB4

PPG

Purple Surf 1173-5

ΔE 3.4 · #9B95A9

Valspar

Winter Amethyst 4001-6A

ΔE 3.5 · #A19FB7

Kilz

Fortnight Lily RA270-02

ΔE 3.5 · #A49FBA

Dulux

Futuristic S44D4

ΔE 3.9 · #988DA8

Benjamin Moore

Violet 2069-40

ΔE 5 · #8F90B1

Sherwin-Williams

Berry Cream SW9075

ΔE 5.3 · #9A8CA2

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 6.5 · #8B859D

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 9.3 · #8FA4BF

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 9.8 · #9B8CB5

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 10.5 · #9DA1AA

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 12.9 · #8D8089

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 14.6 · #8B8A8C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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

#9A96B0

#ACB096

Analogous

#969FB0

#9A96B0

#A796B0

Triadic

#9A96B0

#B09A96

#96B09A

Split-Complementary

#9A96B0

#B0A796

#9FB096

Tetradic

#9A96B0

#B0969F

#ACB096

#96B0A7

Monochromatic

#4E4B63

#716B8E

#9A96B0

#C4C2D1

#EEEEF2

Rectangle

#9A96B0

#B096AC

#ACB096

#96B09A

Compound

#9A96B0

#A796B0

#ACB096

#9FB096

Variations

Lighter

#AEABC0

#C3C1CE

#DDDCE2

Darker

#767095

#504C68

#2E2C3D

Saturation

#A19FA7

#9A96B0

#7F6FD8

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

2.85:1

Fail

vs Black

7.36:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9A96B0

#939AB0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9A96B0

#9797AD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9A96B0

#989B98

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Barrymore 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

#B39D9F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9A96B0

Daylight 5500K

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

#A0A2C3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#9FA86E

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: #9A96B0;

CSS — background

background-color: #9A96B0;

CSS Variable

--color-barrymore: #9A96B0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'barrymore': '#9A96B0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9A96B0] text-[#9A96B0]

SCSS

$barrymore: #9A96B0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9A96B0?

#9A96B0 is Barrymore, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #9A96B0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Barrymore?

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

What colors pair well with Barrymore?

Barrymore 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 Barrymore?

You can download Barrymore 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 Barrymore?

The hex code is #9A96B0. In RGB it's 154, 150, 176, and in HSL it's 249°, 14%, 64%.

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