BLUES

Stellar Blue

#9FB5CE

RGB 159, 181, 206 · HSL 212°, 32%, 72% · CMYK 23, 12, 0, 19

Stellar Blue is #9FB5CE in HEX — rgb(159, 181, 206), hsl(212°, 32%, 72%), cmyk(23%, 12%, 0%, 19%).

Stellar Blue pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 212°, 32%, 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#9FB5CE

RGB159, 181, 206

HSL212°, 32%, 72%

HSV212°, 23%, 81%

CMYK23, 12, 0, 19

Decimal10466766

CSS RGBrgb(159, 181, 206)

CSS HSLhsl(212, 32%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Misted Eve DE5884

ΔE 1 · #A2B7CF

Behr

Blue Suede PPU14-10

ΔE 1.4 · #9BB5CF

Dulux

Blue Satin S39D2

ΔE 1.7 · #9EB8D0

Dutch Boy

John's Blue DCP-0617

ΔE 2.3 · #97B2CD

Hallman-Lindsay

Babbling Creek 588

ΔE 2.3 · #A7BAD3

Benjamin Moore

Sunrise 829

ΔE 2.4 · #A6B8CE

Vista Paint

Babbling Creek C-587

ΔE 2.5 · #A8BAD3

Sherwin-Williams

Celestial SW6808

ΔE 3 · #97B3D0

PPG

Everlasting 1161-3

ΔE 3.7 · #A1BED9

Kilz

Musical Play RB220-02

ΔE 3.8 · #A0AECA

Valspar

Precious Stone 4002-5C

ΔE 3.8 · #A6B1C8

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 4 · #A1B8CA

IKEA

IKEA085 85

ΔE 5.7 · #9FC1DF

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 9.8 · #B4CBD9

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 12.2 · #9DA1AA

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 14.1 · #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

#9FB5CE

#CEB9A1

Analogous

#A1CDCE

#9FB5CE

#A2A1CE

Triadic

#9FB5CE

#CEA1B6

#B6CEA1

Split-Complementary

#9FB5CE

#CEA2A1

#CDCEA1

Tetradic

#9FB5CE

#CEA1CD

#CEB9A1

#A1CEA2

Monochromatic

#49698D

#6E8FB4

#9FB5CE

#D3DDE8

#EEF2F6

Rectangle

#9FB5CE

#B9A1CE

#CEB9A1

#B6CEA1

Compound

#9FB5CE

#A2A1CE

#CEB9A1

#CDCEA1

Variations

Lighter

#B4C5D8

#C9D3E0

#E0E6EC

Darker

#6F90B7

#416389

#253950

Saturation

#B1B7BE

#A1B6CE

#88B4E7

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

9.97:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9FB5CE

#A8B0CF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9FB5CE

#B2B2CB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9FB5CE

#9DB9B5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Stellar 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

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How it looks under different light

#B7B4B6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9FB5CE

Daylight 5500K

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

#A4B9DA

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.

#B79E81

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: #9FB5CE;

CSS — background

background-color: #9FB5CE;

CSS Variable

--color-stellar-blue: #9FB5CE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'stellar-blue': '#9FB5CE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9FB5CE] text-[#9FB5CE]

SCSS

$stellar-blue: #9FB5CE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9FB5CE?

#9FB5CE is Stellar Blue, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #9FB5CE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Stellar Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Stellar Blue?

Stellar 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 Stellar Blue?

You can download Stellar 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 Stellar Blue?

The hex code is #9FB5CE. In RGB it's 159, 181, 206, and in HSL it's 212°, 32%, 72%.

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