BLUES

Brunnera Blue

#9BA9CA

RGB 155, 169, 202 · HSL 222°, 31%, 70% · CMYK 23, 16, 0, 21

Brunnera Blue is #9BA9CA in HEX — rgb(155, 169, 202), hsl(222°, 31%, 70%), cmyk(23%, 16%, 0%, 21%).

Brunnera Blue pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 222°, 31%, 70%. 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.

HEX#9BA9CA
RGB155, 169, 202
HSL222°, 31%, 70%
HSV222°, 23%, 79%
CMYK23, 16, 0, 21
Decimal10201546
CSS RGBrgb(155, 169, 202)
CSS HSLhsl(222, 31%, 70%)

Dunn-Edwards

Sapphire FogDE5899

ΔE 0.6 · #99A8C9

Dulux

Blue GlassS41F3

ΔE 1.7 · #96A7CA

Valspar

Heartsong4003-7C

ΔE 1.7 · #99ABCE

PPG

Easter Egg1166-4

ΔE 2 · #99AAC8

Behr

Blue HydrangeaPPU15-13

ΔE 2.8 · #92A6C5

Benjamin Moore

PressedCSP-520

ΔE 3.3 · #8FA4C6

Kilz

Musical PlayRB220-02

ΔE 3.3 · #A0AECA

Vista Paint

Purple ParadiseK-84

ΔE 3.4 · #A1A6C4

Sherwin-Williams

Awesome VioletSW6815

ΔE 3.7 · #A7B2D4

Hallman-Lindsay

Lazy Day596

ΔE 3.8 · #95AED1

Dutch Boy

Celestial HorizonDCP-0589

ΔE 4.9 · #8FA4BF

IKEA

IKEA121121

ΔE 7.5 · #8896B3

Kobra

Violet23

ΔE 10 · #B7B1DC

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue89

ΔE 10.2 · #A1B8CA

RAL

Window Grey7040

ΔE 13.8 · #9DA1AA

Colorhouse

Dream .03Dream-03

ΔE 16 · #B4CBD9

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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.

Complementary

#9BA9CA
#CABC9B

Analogous

#9BC1CA
#9BA9CA
#A49BCA

Triadic

#9BA9CA
#CA9BA9
#A9CA9B

Split-Complementary

#9BA9CA
#CAA49B
#C1CA9B

Tetradic

#9BA9CA
#CA9BC1
#CABC9B
#9BCAA4

Monochromatic

#465986
#697EB0
#9BA9CA
#CDD4E5
#EEF1F6

Rectangle

#9BA9CA
#BC9BCA
#CABC9B
#A9CA9B

Compound

#9BA9CA
#A49BCA
#CABC9B
#C1CA9B

Shades and tints of Brunnera Blue run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #EBEEF4
Tint #D7DDEA
Tint #C3CBDF
Tint #AFBAD5
Base #9BA9CA
Shade #6A7FB1
Shade #485C89
Shade #2F3B59
Shade #151B28

Lighter

#AFBAD5
#C5CCDD
#DEE2EA

Darker

#6A80B3
#415584
#25314D

Saturation

#ABB0BA
#9BA9CA
#809EE5

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

Aa

vs White

2.35:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

8.92:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9BA9CA
#9DA8CB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9BA9CA
#A7A7C6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9BA9CA
#98AFAA

Original → Simulated

Focused · Cooling

Brunnera 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
focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth
#B4ABB3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9BA9CA

Daylight 5500K

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

#A1B0D7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

#E9EAEC

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.

#B3A37D

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.

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.

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

CSS — color
color: #9BA9CA;
CSS — background
background-color: #9BA9CA;
CSS Variable
--color-brunnera-blue: #9BA9CA;
Tailwind v3 — config
colors: { 'brunnera-blue': '#9BA9CA' }
Tailwind — arbitrary
bg-[#9BA9CA] text-[#9BA9CA]
SCSS
$brunnera-blue: #9BA9CA;
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What color is #9BA9CA?

#9BA9CA is Brunnera Blue, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #9BA9CA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Brunnera Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Brunnera Blue?

Brunnera 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 Brunnera Blue?

You can download Brunnera 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 Brunnera Blue?

The hex code is #9BA9CA. In RGB it's 155, 169, 202, and in HSL it's 222°, 31%, 70%.

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