BLUES

Stratosphere

#9EC1CC

RGB 158, 193, 204 · HSL 194°, 31%, 71% · CMYK 23, 5, 0, 20

Stratosphere is #9EC1CC in HEX — rgb(158, 193, 204), hsl(194°, 31%, 71%), cmyk(23%, 5%, 0%, 20%).

Stratosphere pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 194°, 31%, 71%. 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#9EC1CC

RGB158, 193, 204

HSL194°, 31%, 71%

HSV194°, 23%, 80%

CMYK23, 5, 0, 20

Decimal10404300

CSS RGBrgb(158, 193, 204)

CSS HSLhsl(194, 31%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Airborne S34A1

ΔE 1.1 · #A1C4CF

Sherwin-Williams

Rest Assured SW9061

ΔE 1.1 · #9BBFC9

Vista Paint

Gift of the Sea K-180

ΔE 1.5 · #A2C5D0

Behr

Blue Willow 570F-4

ΔE 1.5 · #9ABFCC

Benjamin Moore

Mediterranean 1662

ΔE 2.2 · #A5C2CE

Dunn-Edwards

Frozen Tundra DE5793

ΔE 2.4 · #A3BFCB

Valspar

High Noon 5001-5B

ΔE 2.6 · #A6C5CD

Kilz

Quiet Blue RE160-02

ΔE 3.1 · #A5C3D2

PPG

Graceful 1152-3

ΔE 4.1 · #A8C0CE

Hallman-Lindsay

Trisha's Eyes 666

ΔE 4.3 · #8EB9C4

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 4.6 · #A1C5C8

IKEA

IKEA119 119

ΔE 6 · #9BC2D8

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 6.3 · #B4CBD9

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 6.9 · #8AB1C2

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 9 · #87C8D7

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 10.8 · #7FB5B5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#9EC1CC

#CCA99E

Analogous

#9ECCC0

#9EC1CC

#9EAACC

Triadic

#9EC1CC

#CC9EC1

#C1CC9E

Split-Complementary

#9EC1CC

#CC9EAA

#CCC09E

Tetradic

#9EC1CC

#C09ECC

#CCA99E

#AACC9E

Monochromatic

#487A89

#6CA1B2

#9EC1CC

#D0E1E6

#EEF4F6

Rectangle

#9EC1CC

#A99ECC

#CCA99E

#C1CC9E

Compound

#9EC1CC

#9EAACC

#CCA99E

#CCC09E

Variations

Lighter

#B2CED6

#C7D9DE

#E0E8EB

Darker

#6DA4B5

#427686

#25454F

Saturation

#AEB9BC

#9EC1CC

#85CFE5

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

1.92:1

Fail

vs Black

10.95:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9EC1CC

#B1B7CD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9EC1CC

#BCBCCB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9EC1CC

#9EC2C0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Stratosphere 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

#B6BDB4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9EC1CC

Daylight 5500K

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

#A3C2D8

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.

#B58C7F

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: #9EC1CC;

CSS — background

background-color: #9EC1CC;

CSS Variable

--color-stratosphere: #9EC1CC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'stratosphere': '#9EC1CC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9EC1CC] text-[#9EC1CC]

SCSS

$stratosphere: #9EC1CC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9EC1CC?

#9EC1CC is Stratosphere, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #9EC1CC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Stratosphere?

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

What colors pair well with Stratosphere?

Stratosphere 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 Stratosphere?

You can download Stratosphere 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 Stratosphere?

The hex code is #9EC1CC. In RGB it's 158, 193, 204, and in HSL it's 194°, 31%, 71%.

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