BLUES

Scribe

#9FABB6

RGB 159, 171, 182 · HSL 209°, 14%, 67% · CMYK 13, 6, 0, 29

Scribe is #9FABB6 in HEX — rgb(159, 171, 182), hsl(209°, 14%, 67%), cmyk(13%, 6%, 0%, 29%).

Scribe pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 209°, 14%, 67%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#9FABB6

RGB159, 171, 182

HSL209°, 14%, 67%

HSV209°, 13%, 71%

CMYK13, 6, 0, 29

Decimal10464182

CSS RGBrgb(159, 171, 182)

CSS HSLhsl(209, 14%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

New 2130-50

ΔE 0.7 · #9DA9B4

Dulux

Scribe S37A2

ΔE 0.7 · #9FACB6

PPG

How Handsome 1040-4

ΔE 1.3 · #A0AEB8

Dunn-Edwards

Irogon Blue DEC796

ΔE 1.6 · #9DACB5

Behr

Intercoastal Gray MQ5-23

ΔE 2.2 · #A5B0B9

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 2.4 · #A6ACB8

Hallman-Lindsay

Indian Tears 504

ΔE 2.5 · #9EB0BB

Vista Paint

Indian Tears C-503

ΔE 2.6 · #9CAFBA

Sherwin-Williams

Aleutian SW6241

ΔE 2.6 · #98A9B7

Kilz

Sensual Silver RK240

ΔE 2.8 · #9EA7AE

Valspar

Silver Fox 4008-3C

ΔE 3.4 · #93A6B1

IKEA

IKEA155 155

ΔE 3.7 · #AAB1B8

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 4.4 · #9DA1AA

Colorhouse

Wool .03 Wool-03

ΔE 6.1 · #A1ABAB

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 6.6 · #A1B8CA

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 10.1 · #889099

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

#9FABB6

#B7AA9F

Analogous

#9FB7B6

#9FABB6

#9F9FB7

Triadic

#9FABB6

#B79FAB

#ABB79F

Split-Complementary

#9FABB6

#B79F9F

#B7B69F

Tetradic

#9FABB6

#B69FB7

#B7AA9F

#9FB79F

Monochromatic

#515F6C

#738596

#9FABB6

#CBD1D8

#F0F2F4

Rectangle

#9FABB6

#AA9FB7

#B7AA9F

#ABB79F

Compound

#9FABB6

#9F9FB7

#B7AA9F

#B7B69F

Variations

Lighter

#B2BCC5

#C7CDD3

#DFE2E4

Darker

#77899A

#4F5E6C

#2E373F

Saturation

#A7ABAE

#9FABB7

#7BACDB

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

2.34:1

Fail

vs Black

8.97:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9FABB6

#A4A8B7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9FABB6

#A9A9B5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9FABB6

#9EADAB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Scribe 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

#B7ADA4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9FABB6

Daylight 5500K

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

#A4B2C8

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#AD9076

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: #9FABB6;

CSS — background

background-color: #9FABB6;

CSS Variable

--color-scribe: #9FABB6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'scribe': '#9FABB6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9FABB6] text-[#9FABB6]

SCSS

$scribe: #9FABB6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9FABB6?

#9FABB6 is Scribe, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #9FABB6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Scribe?

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

What colors pair well with Scribe?

Scribe 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 Scribe?

You can download Scribe 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 Scribe?

The hex code is #9FABB6. In RGB it's 159, 171, 182, and in HSL it's 209°, 14%, 67%.

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