BLUES

Pale Cerulean

#9BC4E2

RGB 155, 196, 226 · HSL 205°, 55%, 75% · CMYK 31, 13, 0, 11

Pale Cerulean is #9BC4E2 in HEX — rgb(155, 196, 226), hsl(205°, 55%, 75%), cmyk(31%, 13%, 0%, 11%).

Pale Cerulean pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 205°, 55%, 75%. 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#9BC4E2

RGB155, 196, 226

HSL205°, 55%, 75%

HSV205°, 31%, 89%

CMYK31, 13, 0, 11

Decimal10208482

CSS RGBrgb(155, 196, 226)

CSS HSLhsl(205, 55%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Make a Splash K-140

ΔE 1 · #98C2DF

Benjamin Moore

Faded 795

ΔE 1.5 · #98C4E0

Behr

Aerial View S530-3

ΔE 1.7 · #A0C7E3

Dulux

Sleeping Easy S38H2

ΔE 1.8 · #98BFDD

Dunn-Edwards

January Frost DE5849

ΔE 1.9 · #99C1DC

IKEA

IKEA085 85

ΔE 2.2 · #9FC1DF

PPG

Windsor Way 1239-3

ΔE 2.4 · #9FC9E4

Valspar

Breezy 4007-7C

ΔE 2.6 · #A3C4E0

Hallman-Lindsay

Bluette 616

ΔE 3.7 · #9EBED8

Kilz

Washed Away RD180-02

ΔE 3.8 · #91BAD6

Sherwin-Williams

Porch Ceiling SW9063

ΔE 4.8 · #9BC8DE

Dutch Boy

John's Blue DCP-0617

ΔE 7.2 · #97B2CD

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 8.8 · #A1B8CA

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 10.4 · #B4CBD9

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 11.6 · #87C8D7

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 18.9 · #7FB5B5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

#9BC4E2

#E2B99C

Analogous

#9CE2DC

#9BC4E2

#9CA2E2

Triadic

#9BC4E2

#E29CC5

#C5E29C

Split-Complementary

#9BC4E2

#E29CA2

#E2DC9C

Tetradic

#9BC4E2

#DC9CE2

#E2B99C

#A2E29C

Monochromatic

#347DB2

#61A2D1

#9BC4E2

#D7E8F4

#EBF3F9

Rectangle

#9BC4E2

#B99CE2

#E2B99C

#C5E29C

Compound

#9BC4E2

#9CA2E2

#E2B99C

#E2DC9C

Variations

Lighter

#B0D1E8

#C7DCEB

#E0EAF1

Darker

#5EA3D4

#2A74A9

#164464

Saturation

#B5C1CA

#9CC5E2

#8EC7F1

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

1.84:1

Fail

vs Black

11.39:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9BC4E2

#AEBBE3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9BC4E2

#BEBEDE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9BC4E2

#99C9C4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Pale Cerulean 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

#B4C0C5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9BC4E2

Daylight 5500K

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

#A1C5E9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EBED

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.

#CE9B77

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: #9BC4E2;

CSS — background

background-color: #9BC4E2;

CSS Variable

--color-pale-cerulean: #9BC4E2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pale-cerulean': '#9BC4E2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9BC4E2] text-[#9BC4E2]

SCSS

$pale-cerulean: #9BC4E2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9BC4E2?

#9BC4E2 is Pale Cerulean, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #9BC4E2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pale Cerulean?

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

What colors pair well with Pale Cerulean?

Pale Cerulean 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 Pale Cerulean?

You can download Pale Cerulean 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 Pale Cerulean?

The hex code is #9BC4E2. In RGB it's 155, 196, 226, and in HSL it's 205°, 55%, 75%.

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