BLUES

Mångata

#9DBCD4

RGB 157, 188, 212 · HSL 206°, 39%, 72% · CMYK 26, 11, 0, 17

Mångata is #9DBCD4 in HEX — rgb(157, 188, 212), hsl(206°, 39%, 72%), cmyk(26%, 11%, 0%, 17%).

Mångata pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 206°, 39%, 72%. 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#9DBCD4

RGB157, 188, 212

HSL206°, 39%, 72%

HSV206°, 26%, 83%

CMYK26, 11, 0, 17

Decimal10337492

CSS RGBrgb(157, 188, 212)

CSS HSLhsl(206, 39%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Bluette C-615

ΔE 0.5 · #9DBCD5

Hallman-Lindsay

Bluette 616

ΔE 1.3 · #9EBED8

Dulux

Sky City S37G2

ΔE 1.6 · #A0BFD9

Benjamin Moore

Sapphire 808

ΔE 1.9 · #A2C0D6

PPG

Everlasting 1161-3

ΔE 2 · #A1BED9

Behr

Ridge View 610F-5

ΔE 2 · #A1BAD1

Kilz

Windsurfer RC180-01

ΔE 2.5 · #A5C0DA

IKEA

IKEA119 119

ΔE 3.3 · #9BC2D8

Dunn-Edwards

Anchors Away DE5814

ΔE 3.3 · #9EBBCD

Valspar

Blue Vault 4006-5C

ΔE 3.3 · #94BBD0

Dutch Boy

John's Blue DCP-0617

ΔE 4 · #97B2CD

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 4.1 · #A1B8CA

Sherwin-Williams

Celestial SW6808

ΔE 4.3 · #97B3D0

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 8.2 · #B4CBD9

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 12.1 · #87C8D7

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 14.5 · #9DA1AA

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

#9DBCD4

#D3B49C

Analogous

#9CD3D0

#9DBCD4

#9C9FD3

Triadic

#9DBCD4

#D39CBB

#BBD39C

Split-Complementary

#9DBCD4

#D39C9F

#D3D09C

Tetradic

#9DBCD4

#D09CD3

#D3B49C

#9FD39C

Monochromatic

#417195

#6797BC

#9DBCD4

#D1E0EB

#EDF3F7

Rectangle

#9DBCD4

#B49CD3

#D3B49C

#BBD39C

Compound

#9DBCD4

#9C9FD3

#D3B49C

#D3D09C

Variations

Lighter

#B0C9DC

#C6D6E2

#DFE7ED

Darker

#6799BF

#3A6B90

#203E55

Saturation

#AFB9C0

#9CBBD3

#86BEE9

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

1.99:1

Fail

vs Black

10.58:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9DBCD4

#ABB5D5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9DBCD4

#B7B7D1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9DBCD4

#9BC0BC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Mångata 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

#B5BABA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9DBCD4

Daylight 5500K

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

#A2BFDE

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.

#BD987B

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: #9DBCD4;

CSS — background

background-color: #9DBCD4;

CSS Variable

--color-mångata: #9DBCD4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mångata': '#9DBCD4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9DBCD4] text-[#9DBCD4]

SCSS

$mångata: #9DBCD4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9DBCD4?

#9DBCD4 is Mångata, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #9DBCD4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mångata?

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

What colors pair well with Mångata?

Mångata 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 Mångata?

You can download Mångata 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 Mångata?

The hex code is #9DBCD4. In RGB it's 157, 188, 212, and in HSL it's 206°, 39%, 72%.

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