BLUES

Angel Sol

#9BC2D7

RGB 155, 194, 215 · HSL 201°, 43%, 73% · CMYK 28, 10, 0, 16

Angel Sol is #9BC2D7 in HEX — rgb(155, 194, 215), hsl(201°, 43%, 73%), cmyk(28%, 10%, 0%, 16%).

Angel Sol pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 201°, 43%, 73%. 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.

Color Codes

HEX#9BC2D7

RGB155, 194, 215

HSL201°, 43%, 73%

HSV201°, 28%, 84%

CMYK28, 10, 0, 16

Decimal10207959

CSS RGBrgb(155, 194, 215)

CSS HSLhsl(201, 43%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

IKEA

IKEA119 119

ΔE 0.5 · #9BC2D8

Dulux

Sky Bus S35C1

ΔE 1.5 · #98C2D5

Behr

Gentle Sky PPU14-11

ΔE 1.9 · #98BDD3

Vista Paint

Oh Boy! K-157

ΔE 2.6 · #A3C4D6

Valspar

Blue Vault 4006-5C

ΔE 2.6 · #94BBD0

Sherwin-Williams

Porch Ceiling SW9063

ΔE 2.6 · #9BC8DE

PPG

Blue Bows 1158-3

ΔE 2.7 · #A4C3D7

Benjamin Moore

Sapphire 808

ΔE 2.9 · #A2C0D6

Dunn-Edwards

January Frost DE5849

ΔE 3.3 · #99C1DC

Kilz

Baroque RD220-02

ΔE 3.3 · #96BDCD

Hallman-Lindsay

Bluette 616

ΔE 3.8 · #9EBED8

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 5.8 · #A1B8CA

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 6.7 · #8AB1C2

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 7.4 · #B4CBD9

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 8.8 · #87C8D7

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 14.5 · #7FB5B5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

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

#9BC2D7

#D8B19D

Analogous

#9DD8CF

#9BC2D7

#9DA5D8

Triadic

#9BC2D7

#D89DC3

#C3D89D

Split-Complementary

#9BC2D7

#D89DA5

#D8CF9D

Tetradic

#9BC2D7

#CF9DD8

#D8B19D

#A5D89D

Monochromatic

#3F7C9D

#66A2C2

#9BC2D7

#D3E4EE

#EDF4F8

Rectangle

#9BC2D7

#B19DD8

#D8B19D

#C3D89D

Compound

#9BC2D7

#9DA5D8

#D8B19D

#D8CF9D

Variations

Lighter

#B0CFE0

#C7DAE5

#E0E9EE

Darker

#65A3C5

#367597

#1E4459

Saturation

#B1BDC3

#9DC3D8

#89C9EB

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

1.89:1

Fail

vs Black

11.09:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9BC2D7

#AFB8D8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9BC2D7

#BCBCD4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9BC2D7

#9AC5C1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Angel Sol 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

#B4BEBC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9BC2D7

Daylight 5500K

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

#A1C3E1

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.

#C2947B

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: #9BC2D7;

CSS — background

background-color: #9BC2D7;

CSS Variable

--color-angel-sol: #9BC2D7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'angel-sol': '#9BC2D7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9BC2D7] text-[#9BC2D7]

SCSS

$angel-sol: #9BC2D7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9BC2D7?

#9BC2D7 is Angel Sol, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #9BC2D7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Angel Sol?

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

What colors pair well with Angel Sol?

Angel Sol 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 Angel Sol?

You can download Angel Sol 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 Angel Sol?

The hex code is #9BC2D7. In RGB it's 155, 194, 215, and in HSL it's 201°, 43%, 73%.

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