BLUES

Blue Satin

#9EB6D0

RGB 158, 182, 208 · HSL 211°, 35%, 72% · CMYK 24, 12, 0, 18

Blue Satin is #9EB6D0 in HEX — rgb(158, 182, 208), hsl(211°, 35%, 72%), cmyk(24%, 12%, 0%, 18%).

Blue Satin pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 211°, 35%, 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#9EB6D0

RGB158, 182, 208

HSL211°, 35%, 72%

HSV211°, 24%, 82%

CMYK24, 12, 0, 18

Decimal10401488

CSS RGBrgb(158, 182, 208)

CSS HSLhsl(211, 35%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Blue Suede PPU14-10

ΔE 0.8 · #9BB5CF

Dulux

Blue Satin S39D2

ΔE 1.5 · #9EB8D0

Dunn-Edwards

Misted Eve DE5884

ΔE 1.5 · #A2B7CF

Dutch Boy

John's Blue DCP-0617

ΔE 2 · #97B2CD

Sherwin-Williams

Celestial SW6808

ΔE 2.4 · #97B3D0

Hallman-Lindsay

Babbling Creek 588

ΔE 2.5 · #A7BAD3

Benjamin Moore

Riviera 822

ΔE 2.6 · #9EB3D1

Vista Paint

Babbling Creek C-587

ΔE 2.7 · #A8BAD3

PPG

Everlasting 1161-3

ΔE 3.1 · #A1BED9

Kilz

Delicate Blue RC170-01

ΔE 3.3 · #A2BBDA

Valspar

Lovebirds 4004-5C

ΔE 3.9 · #92ACC7

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 4.4 · #A1B8CA

IKEA

IKEA085 85

ΔE 5 · #9FC1DF

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 9.9 · #B4CBD9

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 13 · #9DA1AA

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 14.2 · #B7B1DC

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

#9EB6D0

#D1B89F

Analogous

#9FD0D1

#9EB6D0

#9F9FD1

Triadic

#9EB6D0

#D19FB7

#B7D19F

Split-Complementary

#9EB6D0

#D19F9F

#D0D19F

Tetradic

#9EB6D0

#D19FD0

#D1B89F

#9FD19F

Monochromatic

#466A91

#6B90B8

#9EB6D0

#D2DDE9

#EEF2F7

Rectangle

#9EB6D0

#B89FD1

#D1B89F

#B7D19F

Compound

#9EB6D0

#9F9FD1

#D1B89F

#D0D19F

Variations

Lighter

#B2C5DA

#C7D4E1

#E0E6EC

Darker

#6B92BB

#3E648C

#233A52

Saturation

#B0B7BF

#9FB7D1

#87B6E8

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

2.09:1

Fail

vs Black

10.06:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9EB6D0

#A8B1D1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9EB6D0

#B2B2CD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9EB6D0

#9CBAB6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Blue Satin 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

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How it looks under different light

#B6B5B7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9EB6D0

Daylight 5500K

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

#A3BADB

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.

#B99D7F

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: #9EB6D0;

CSS — background

background-color: #9EB6D0;

CSS Variable

--color-blue-satin: #9EB6D0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue-satin': '#9EB6D0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9EB6D0] text-[#9EB6D0]

SCSS

$blue-satin: #9EB6D0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9EB6D0?

#9EB6D0 is Blue Satin, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #9EB6D0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blue Satin?

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

What colors pair well with Blue Satin?

Blue Satin 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 Blue Satin?

You can download Blue Satin 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 Blue Satin?

The hex code is #9EB6D0. In RGB it's 158, 182, 208, and in HSL it's 211°, 35%, 72%.

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