BLUES
New Hope Gray
#9CA8B3
New Hope Gray pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 209°, 13%, 66%. The low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality, and the hue reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms. Reads best alongside soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
New Hope Gray 2130-50
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms
Best Uses
main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces
Pairs With
soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #9CA8B3?
#9CA8B3 is New Hope Gray, a light blue with a cool undertone.
Is #9CA8B3 warm or cool?
New Hope Gray reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with New Hope Gray?
New Hope Gray works well in bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.
What colors pair well with New Hope Gray?
New Hope Gray pairs naturally with soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download New Hope Gray?
You can download New Hope Gray 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 #9CA8B3?
#9CA8B3 converts to RGB 156, 168, 179.