BLUES

Pylon

#9FBCDF

RGB 159, 188, 223 · HSL 213°, 50%, 75% · CMYK 29, 16, 0, 13

Pylon is #9FBCDF in HEX — rgb(159, 188, 223), hsl(213°, 50%, 75%), cmyk(29%, 16%, 0%, 13%).

Pylon pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 213°, 50%, 75%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#9FBCDF

RGB159, 188, 223

HSL213°, 50%, 75%

HSV213°, 29%, 87%

CMYK29, 16, 0, 13

Decimal10468575

CSS RGBrgb(159, 188, 223)

CSS HSLhsl(213, 50%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pylon S40F2

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Sail Into The Horizon 595

ΔE 1.8 · #A3BBDC

Vista Paint

Sail into the Horizon C-594

ΔE 2.1 · #A3BBDB

Benjamin Moore

Swiss 815

ΔE 2.2 · #A4C2E4

Kilz

Delicate Blue RC170-01

ΔE 2.4 · #A2BBDA

PPG

Valor 1244-3

ΔE 2.4 · #A3BCDB

Behr

Bellflower 610D-4

ΔE 2.9 · #A1BFE7

IKEA

IKEA085 85

ΔE 3.6 · #9FC1DF

Valspar

Loyalty 4006-7C

ΔE 3.7 · #A4C4E3

Dunn-Edwards

Sky High DE5891

ΔE 4.1 · #A7C2EB

Sherwin-Williams

Celestial SW6808

ΔE 4.6 · #97B3D0

Dutch Boy

John's Blue DCP-0617

ΔE 5.7 · #97B2CD

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 9.4 · #A1B8CA

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 12.6 · #B4CBD9

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 12.7 · #B7B1DC

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 18.1 · #9DA1AA

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

#9FBCDF

#DFC29F

Analogous

#9FDCDF

#9FBCDF

#A39FDF

Triadic

#9FBCDF

#DF9FBC

#BCDF9F

Split-Complementary

#9FBCDF

#DFA39F

#DCDF9F

Tetradic

#9FBCDF

#DF9FDC

#DFC29F

#9FDFA3

Monochromatic

#396DAC

#6694CC

#9FBCDF

#D9E4F2

#ECF2F9

Rectangle

#9FBCDF

#C29FDF

#DFC29F

#BCDF9F

Compound

#9FBCDF

#A39FDF

#DFC29F

#DCDF9F

Variations

Lighter

#B3C9E6

#C8D7E9

#E1E8F0

Darker

#6394CF

#2F63A3

#1A3A60

Saturation

#B6BEC9

#9FBCDF

#8FBAEF

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

1.96:1

Fail

vs Black

10.73:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9FBCDF

#AAB7E0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9FBCDF

#B7B7DB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9FBCDF

#9CC2BD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Pylon 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

#B7BAC2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9FBCDF

Daylight 5500K

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

#A4BFE7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EAEC

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.

#CAA67B

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: #9FBCDF;

CSS — background

background-color: #9FBCDF;

CSS Variable

--color-pylon: #9FBCDF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pylon': '#9FBCDF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9FBCDF] text-[#9FBCDF]

SCSS

$pylon: #9FBCDF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9FBCDF?

#9FBCDF is Pylon, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #9FBCDF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pylon?

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

What colors pair well with Pylon?

Pylon 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 Pylon?

You can download Pylon 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 Pylon?

The hex code is #9FBCDF. In RGB it's 159, 188, 223, and in HSL it's 213°, 50%, 75%.

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