BLUES

Déjà Blue

#9CBCC6

RGB 156, 188, 198 · HSL 194°, 27%, 69% · CMYK 21, 5, 0, 22

Déjà Blue is #9CBCC6 in HEX — rgb(156, 188, 198), hsl(194°, 27%, 69%), cmyk(21%, 5%, 0%, 22%).

Déjà Blue pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 194°, 27%, 69%. 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#9CBCC6

RGB156, 188, 198

HSL194°, 27%, 69%

HSV194°, 21%, 78%

CMYK21, 5, 0, 22

Decimal10271942

CSS RGBrgb(156, 188, 198)

CSS HSLhsl(194, 27%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Shallow Sea S33B2

ΔE 1.2 · #9AB9C2

Sherwin-Williams

Rest Assured SW9061

ΔE 1.5 · #9BBFC9

Behr

Tahoe Blue PPU13-9

ΔE 2.2 · #94B8C3

Benjamin Moore

Marlboro HC-153

ΔE 2.2 · #96BAC7

Dunn-Edwards

Frozen Tundra DE5793

ΔE 2.3 · #A3BFCB

Vista Paint

Tropical Sea K-179

ΔE 3 · #93B6C3

Valspar

Memorybook Blue 4007-5C

ΔE 3.2 · #A4BFCD

Kilz

Intricate Aqua RE240-02

ΔE 3.7 · #91B3BB

Hallman-Lindsay

Trisha's Eyes 666

ΔE 3.9 · #8EB9C4

PPG

Graceful 1152-3

ΔE 4.2 · #A8C0CE

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 5 · #A1C5C8

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 6.1 · #8AB1C2

Colorhouse

Water .04 Water-04

ΔE 6.8 · #9FB4B4

IKEA

IKEA119 119

ΔE 7 · #9BC2D8

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 10.2 · #87C8D7

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 10.3 · #7FB5B5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#9CBCC6

#C5A59B

Analogous

#9BC5BA

#9CBCC6

#9BA6C5

Triadic

#9CBCC6

#C59BBB

#BBC59B

Split-Complementary

#9CBCC6

#C59BA6

#C5BA9B

Tetradic

#9CBCC6

#BA9BC5

#C5A59B

#A6C59B

Monochromatic

#49727E

#6A9BA9

#9CBCC6

#CBDCE1

#EFF4F6

Rectangle

#9CBCC6

#A59BC5

#C5A59B

#BBC59B

Compound

#9CBCC6

#9BA6C5

#C5A59B

#C5BA9B

Variations

Lighter

#AFC9D1

#C5D5DA

#DEE6E9

Darker

#6C9EAD

#44707E

#27424A

Saturation

#AAB3B6

#9BBBC5

#7ECBE2

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

2.01:1

Fail

vs Black

10.42:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9CBCC6

#ADB3C7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9CBCC6

#B7B7C5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9CBCC6

#9CBDBB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Déjà 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

#B4BAB0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9CBCC6

Daylight 5500K

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

#A2BFD4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEC

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.

#B0877B

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: #9CBCC6;

CSS — background

background-color: #9CBCC6;

CSS Variable

--color-déjà-blue: #9CBCC6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'déjà-blue': '#9CBCC6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9CBCC6] text-[#9CBCC6]

SCSS

$déjà-blue: #9CBCC6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9CBCC6?

#9CBCC6 is Déjà Blue, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #9CBCC6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Déjà Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Déjà Blue?

Déjà 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 Déjà Blue?

You can download Déjà 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 Déjà Blue?

The hex code is #9CBCC6. In RGB it's 156, 188, 198, and in HSL it's 194°, 27%, 69%.

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