BLUES

Blue

#9C92DD

RGB 156, 146, 221 · HSL 248°, 52%, 72% · CMYK 29, 34, 0, 13

Blue is #9C92DD in HEX — rgb(156, 146, 221), hsl(248°, 52%, 72%), cmyk(29%, 34%, 0%, 13%).

Blue pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 248°, 52%, 72%. 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#9C92DD

RGB156, 146, 221

HSL248°, 52%, 72%

HSV248°, 34%, 87%

CMYK29, 34, 0, 13

Decimal10261213

CSS RGBrgb(156, 146, 221)

CSS HSLhsl(248, 52%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Aged To Perfection M100-4

ΔE 3.9 · #9F8BD4

Dunn-Edwards

Faraway Sky DE5942

ΔE 8.7 · #8980C1

Hallman-Lindsay

Bailey Bells 1262

ΔE 10.5 · #8A8EC9

Vista Paint

Baily Bells C-1261

ΔE 10.9 · #8A8DC7

Valspar

Grapolicious 4003-10B

ΔE 11.1 · #8D7FBA

Dulux

Forever Lilac S44H5

ΔE 11.4 · #9285BD

PPG

Magic Carpet 1248-6

ΔE 12.1 · #9488BE

Benjamin Moore

Crocus 2071-40

ΔE 12.2 · #9B81BA

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 15.9 · #776BAB

Sherwin-Williams

Kismet SW6830

ΔE 17.1 · #A18AB7

Kilz

Belladona RA280-02

ΔE 17.2 · #8A7AAA

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 19.6 · #8673A1

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 22.3 · #4A72B0

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 26.5 · #2D61AD

Farrow & Ball

Cook's Blue 237

ΔE 28.2 · #6A90B4

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 33.6 · #1F4992

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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.

Color Theory

Complementary

#9C92DD

#D3DD92

Analogous

#92AEDD

#9C92DD

#C292DD

Triadic

#9C92DD

#DD9C92

#92DD9C

Split-Complementary

#9C92DD

#DDC292

#AEDD92

Tetradic

#9C92DD

#DD92AE

#D3DD92

#92DDC2

Monochromatic

#4233A3

#6858CA

#9C92DD

#D1CDEF

#EDECF9

Rectangle

#9C92DD

#DD92D3

#D3DD92

#92DD9C

Compound

#9C92DD

#C292DD

#D3DD92

#AEDD92

Variations

Lighter

#B0A8E4

#C6C1E7

#DFDDEF

Darker

#6858CE

#3B2B9F

#21185E

Saturation

#AFACC3

#9C92DD

#9081EE

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

2.77:1

Fail

vs Black

7.57:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9C92DD

#879EDD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9C92DD

#9494D5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9C92DD

#94A199

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

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

How it looks under different light

#B49AC1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9C92DD

Daylight 5500K

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

#A29FE5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9E9ED

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.

#BCC870

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: #9C92DD;

CSS — background

background-color: #9C92DD;

CSS Variable

--color-blue: #9C92DD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue': '#9C92DD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9C92DD] text-[#9C92DD]

SCSS

$blue: #9C92DD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9C92DD?

#9C92DD is Blue, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #9C92DD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Blue?

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 Blue?

You can download 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 Blue?

The hex code is #9C92DD. In RGB it's 156, 146, 221, and in HSL it's 248°, 52%, 72%.

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