BLUES

Madras Blue

#9AC3DA

RGB 154, 195, 218 · HSL 202°, 46%, 73% · CMYK 29, 11, 0, 15

Madras Blue is #9AC3DA in HEX — rgb(154, 195, 218), hsl(202°, 46%, 73%), cmyk(29%, 11%, 0%, 15%).

Madras Blue pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 202°, 46%, 73%. 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#9AC3DA

RGB154, 195, 218

HSL202°, 46%, 73%

HSV202°, 29%, 85%

CMYK29, 11, 0, 15

Decimal10142682

CSS RGBrgb(154, 195, 218)

CSS HSLhsl(202, 46%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

IKEA

IKEA119 119

ΔE 0.8 · #9BC2D8

Sherwin-Williams

Porch Ceiling SW9063

ΔE 2.1 · #9BC8DE

Behr

Perfect Landing S520-3

ΔE 2.2 · #9DC7DB

Dunn-Edwards

January Frost DE5849

ΔE 2.3 · #99C1DC

Dulux

Sky Bus S35C1

ΔE 2.3 · #98C2D5

Valspar

Ice Sculpture 5001-7B

ΔE 2.6 · #A2CAE0

Benjamin Moore

Faded 795

ΔE 2.8 · #98C4E0

PPG

Windsor Way 1239-3

ΔE 3.1 · #9FC9E4

Vista Paint

Make a Splash K-140

ΔE 3.3 · #98C2DF

Hallman-Lindsay

Bluette 616

ΔE 3.6 · #9EBED8

Kilz

Washed Away RD180-02

ΔE 4.2 · #91BAD6

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 6.7 · #A1B8CA

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 7.3 · #8AB1C2

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 8.1 · #B4CBD9

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 8.8 · #87C8D7

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 15.3 · #7FB5B5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

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

#9AC3DA

#DAB29A

Analogous

#9ADAD1

#9AC3DA

#9AA3DA

Triadic

#9AC3DA

#DA9AC3

#C3DA9A

Split-Complementary

#9AC3DA

#DA9AA3

#DAD19A

Tetradic

#9AC3DA

#D19ADA

#DAB29A

#A3DA9A

Monochromatic

#3B7BA0

#63A1C5

#9AC3DA

#D2E4EE

#ECF4F8

Rectangle

#9AC3DA

#B29ADA

#DAB29A

#C3DA9A

Compound

#9AC3DA

#9AA3DA

#DAB29A

#DAD19A

Variations

Lighter

#AFCFE1

#C6DAE6

#DFE9EF

Darker

#62A3C8

#33749A

#1C445B

Saturation

#B1BDC4

#9AC3DA

#88C8EC

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

1.88:1

Fail

vs Black

11.19:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9AC3DA

#AFB9DB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9AC3DA

#BDBDD7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9AC3DA

#99C6C2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Madras 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

#B3BFBF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9AC3DA

Daylight 5500K

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

#A0C4E3

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.

#C49478

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: #9AC3DA;

CSS — background

background-color: #9AC3DA;

CSS Variable

--color-madras-blue: #9AC3DA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'madras-blue': '#9AC3DA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9AC3DA] text-[#9AC3DA]

SCSS

$madras-blue: #9AC3DA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9AC3DA?

#9AC3DA is Madras Blue, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #9AC3DA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Madras Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Madras Blue?

Madras 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 Madras Blue?

You can download Madras 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 Madras Blue?

The hex code is #9AC3DA. In RGB it's 154, 195, 218, and in HSL it's 202°, 46%, 73%.

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