BLUES

Perfect Landing

#9EB2C3

RGB 158, 178, 195 · HSL 208°, 24%, 69% · CMYK 19, 9, 0, 24

Perfect Landing is #9EB2C3 in HEX — rgb(158, 178, 195), hsl(208°, 24%, 69%), cmyk(19%, 9%, 0%, 24%).

Perfect Landing pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 208°, 24%, 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#9EB2C3

RGB158, 178, 195

HSL208°, 24%, 69%

HSV208°, 19%, 76%

CMYK19, 9, 0, 24

Decimal10400451

CSS RGBrgb(158, 178, 195)

CSS HSLhsl(208, 24%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Peace S39C2

ΔE 1.3 · #9FB4C7

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Pot 624

ΔE 1.6 · #9AAEC0

Benjamin Moore

Porcelain CSP-550

ΔE 1.7 · #9BB3C6

PPG

Sterling Silver 1163-4

ΔE 1.8 · #9EAFC2

Vista Paint

Blue Pot C-623

ΔE 1.9 · #99ADBE

Behr

Rainy Sidewalk HDC-CT-24

ΔE 1.9 · #9BB0BE

Kilz

Water Splash RD160-02

ΔE 1.9 · #9AAEBD

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 2.3 · #A1B8CA

Valspar

Palisade Blue 4006-3B

ΔE 2.8 · #A5B8C6

Sherwin-Williams

Faded Flaxflower SW9146

ΔE 2.9 · #9EB4C0

Dunn-Edwards

Northern Pond DE5870

ΔE 3 · #A3B9CD

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 5.6 · #A6ACB8

IKEA

IKEA052 52

ΔE 6.9 · #B3C4D5

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 8.7 · #9DA1AA

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 9.1 · #B4CBD9

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 13.4 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#9EB2C3

#C3AF9D

Analogous

#9DC3C2

#9EB2C3

#9D9EC3

Triadic

#9EB2C3

#C39DB1

#B1C39D

Split-Complementary

#9EB2C3

#C39D9E

#C3C29D

Tetradic

#9EB2C3

#C29DC3

#C3AF9D

#9EC39D

Monochromatic

#4C657B

#6E8CA6

#9EB2C3

#CCD7E0

#EFF2F5

Rectangle

#9EB2C3

#AF9DC3

#C3AF9D

#B1C39D

Compound

#9EB2C3

#9D9EC3

#C3AF9D

#C3C29D

Variations

Lighter

#B1C1CF

#C6D0D9

#DFE4E8

Darker

#708FAA

#47627A

#293948

Saturation

#AAB0B6

#9DB1C3

#7FB3E1

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

2.19:1

Fail

vs Black

9.61:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9EB2C3

#A7ADC4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9EB2C3

#AFAFC1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9EB2C3

#9DB4B2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Perfect Landing 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

#B6B2AD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9EB2C3

Daylight 5500K

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

#A3B7D2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#B0947B

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: #9EB2C3;

CSS — background

background-color: #9EB2C3;

CSS Variable

--color-perfect-landing: #9EB2C3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'perfect-landing': '#9EB2C3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9EB2C3] text-[#9EB2C3]

SCSS

$perfect-landing: #9EB2C3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9EB2C3?

#9EB2C3 is Perfect Landing, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #9EB2C3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Perfect Landing?

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

What colors pair well with Perfect Landing?

Perfect Landing 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 Perfect Landing?

You can download Perfect Landing 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 Perfect Landing?

The hex code is #9EB2C3. In RGB it's 158, 178, 195, and in HSL it's 208°, 24%, 69%.

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