BLUES

Blue

#9FA4EF

RGB 159, 164, 239 · HSL 236°, 71%, 78% · CMYK 33, 31, 0, 6

Blue is #9FA4EF in HEX — rgb(159, 164, 239), hsl(236°, 71%, 78%), cmyk(33%, 31%, 0%, 6%).

Blue pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 236°, 71%, 78%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#9FA4EF
RGB159, 164, 239
HSL236°, 71%, 78%
HSV236°, 33%, 94%
CMYK33, 31, 0, 6
Decimal10462447
CSS RGBrgb(159, 164, 239)
CSS HSLhsl(236, 71%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

June Berry 640D-5

ΔE 3.4 · #989BE4

PPG

Mystic Iris 1246-5

ΔE 11 · #8596D2

Dunn-Edwards

Periwinkle DE5906

ΔE 11.5 · #97A3DA

Vista Paint

Adora K-66

ΔE 11.7 · #9092CB

Hallman-Lindsay

Bailey Bells 1262

ΔE 11.8 · #8A8EC9

Valspar

Quite Lilac 4003-10A

ΔE 13.7 · #9F93C8

Dulux

Silk Scarf S43H4

ΔE 14.4 · #9A9DCE

Benjamin Moore

California 2068-40

ΔE 14.8 · #8085BF

Kilz

Lavender Glow RB150-02

ΔE 17.4 · #9094C1

Sherwin-Williams

Dahlia SW6816

ΔE 18.2 · #8B98C4

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 18.4 · #B7B1DC

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 24.1 · #8673A1

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 24.2 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Cook's Blue 237

ΔE 26.8 · #6A90B4

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 27.6 · #8FA4BF

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 34.8 · #E3DBF2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

#9FA4EF
#EFE99F

Analogous

#9FCCEF
#9FA4EF
#C29FEF

Triadic

#9FA4EF
#EF9FA4
#A4EF9F

Split-Complementary

#9FA4EF
#EFC29F
#CCEF9F

Tetradic

#9FA4EF
#EF9FCC
#EFE99F
#9FEFC2

Monochromatic

#232FD1
#5E67E4
#9FA4EF
#E0E2FA
#E9EAFB

Rectangle

#9FA4EF
#E99FEF
#EFE99F
#A4EF9F

Compound

#9FA4EF
#C29FEF
#EFE99F
#CCEF9F

Variations

Lighter

#B2B7F2
#C9CCF2
#E2E3F5

Darker

#5861E7
#1823C3
#0C1374

Saturation

#BBBDD3
#9FA4EF
#979DF7

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)

Aa

vs White

2.33:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

9.03:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9FA4EF
#92ABF0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9FA4EF
#A3A3E7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9FA4EF
#97B3A9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Blue 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

#B7A8CE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9FA4EF

Daylight 5500K

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

#A4ADF3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8E8ED

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.

#DDD675

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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

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: #9FA4EF;
CSS — background 
background-color: #9FA4EF;
CSS Variable 
--color-blue: #9FA4EF;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'blue': '#9FA4EF' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#9FA4EF] text-[#9FA4EF]
SCSS 
$blue: #9FA4EF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9FA4EF?

#9FA4EF is Blue, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #9FA4EF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Blue?

Blue 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?

You can download Blue 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?

The hex code is #9FA4EF. In RGB it's 159, 164, 239, and in HSL it's 236°, 71%, 78%.

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