BLUES

Myrtle Flower

#9EB3DE

RGB 158, 179, 222 · HSL 220°, 49%, 75% · CMYK 29, 19, 0, 13

Myrtle Flower is #9EB3DE in HEX — rgb(158, 179, 222), hsl(220°, 49%, 75%), cmyk(29%, 19%, 0%, 13%).

Myrtle Flower pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 220°, 49%, 75%. 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#9EB3DE

RGB158, 179, 222

HSL220°, 49%, 75%

HSV220°, 29%, 87%

CMYK29, 19, 0, 13

Decimal10400734

CSS RGBrgb(158, 179, 222)

CSS HSLhsl(220, 49%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Mauve Memory S42H3

ΔE 1.6 · #A1B2DB

Valspar

Mysterious Blue 4005-8A

ΔE 1.8 · #9AAFD8

Vista Paint

Prince Charming K-99

ΔE 2 · #98AFDC

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Skies Today 604

ΔE 2.5 · #95AFDC

PPG

Suenos 17-01

ΔE 3.2 · #96ADDC

Kilz

Slow Dance RB260-01

ΔE 3.3 · #9AABD3

Behr

Wild Thistle 630F-4

ΔE 3.4 · #99AAD6

Benjamin Moore

Summer 2067-50

ΔE 3.7 · #93B4E1

Sherwin-Williams

Awesome Violet SW6815

ΔE 5.6 · #A7B2D4

Dunn-Edwards

Sky High DE5891

ΔE 5.6 · #A7C2EB

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 8.9 · #B7B1DC

Dutch Boy

John's Blue DCP-0617

ΔE 9.3 · #97B2CD

IKEA

IKEA085 85

ΔE 9.6 · #9FC1DF

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 13.9 · #A1B8CA

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 17.9 · #B4CBD9

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 20 · #9DA1AA

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

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

#9EB3DE

#DECAA0

Analogous

#A0D4DE

#9EB3DE

#AAA0DE

Triadic

#9EB3DE

#DEA0B5

#B5DEA0

Split-Complementary

#9EB3DE

#DEAAA0

#D4DEA0

Tetradic

#9EB3DE

#DEA0D4

#DECAA0

#A0DEAA

Monochromatic

#3B60AB

#6788CB

#9EB3DE

#D9E1F2

#ECF0F8

Rectangle

#9EB3DE

#CAA0DE

#DECAA0

#B5DEA0

Compound

#9EB3DE

#AAA0DE

#DECAA0

#D4DEA0

Variations

Lighter

#B3C4E5

#C9D3E9

#E1E6F0

Darker

#6588CD

#3056A2

#1B3260

Saturation

#B6BCC9

#A0B5DE

#90AFEF

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

2.11:1

Fail

vs Black

9.96:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9EB3DE

#A2B1DF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9EB3DE

#B0B0D9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9EB3DE

#9ABAB5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Myrtle Flower 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

#B6B3C2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9EB3DE

Daylight 5500K

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

#A3B8E6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EAEC

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.

#C9AF7C

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: #9EB3DE;

CSS — background

background-color: #9EB3DE;

CSS Variable

--color-myrtle-flower: #9EB3DE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'myrtle-flower': '#9EB3DE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9EB3DE] text-[#9EB3DE]

SCSS

$myrtle-flower: #9EB3DE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9EB3DE?

#9EB3DE is Myrtle Flower, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #9EB3DE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Myrtle Flower?

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

What colors pair well with Myrtle Flower?

Myrtle Flower 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 Myrtle Flower?

You can download Myrtle Flower 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 Myrtle Flower?

The hex code is #9EB3DE. In RGB it's 158, 179, 222, and in HSL it's 220°, 49%, 75%.

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