TEALS
Slate Blue
#9BB1BB
Slate Blue is a pale teal sitting at HSL 199°, 19%, 67%. Its low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality; it reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. Designers often reach for it in bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms — ideal for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces. Looks at home next to white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Slate Blue 1648
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms
Best Uses
main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces
Pairs With
white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Slate Blue
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #9BB1BB?
#9BB1BB is Slate Blue, a light teal with a cool undertone.
Is #9BB1BB warm or cool?
Slate Blue reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Slate Blue?
Slate Blue works well in bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.
What colors pair well with Slate Blue?
Slate Blue pairs naturally with white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Slate Blue?
You can download Slate 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 RGB value of #9BB1BB?
#9BB1BB converts to RGB 155, 177, 187.