BLUES

Bush Viper

#A0BCD0

RGB 160, 188, 208 · HSL 205°, 34%, 72% · CMYK 23, 10, 0, 18

Bush Viper is #A0BCD0 in HEX — rgb(160, 188, 208), hsl(205°, 34%, 72%), cmyk(23%, 10%, 0%, 18%).

Bush Viper pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 205°, 34%, 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#A0BCD0

RGB160, 188, 208

HSL205°, 34%, 72%

HSV205°, 23%, 82%

CMYK23, 10, 0, 18

Decimal10534096

CSS RGBrgb(160, 188, 208)

CSS HSLhsl(205, 34%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Anchors Away DE5814

ΔE 1.3 · #9EBBCD

PPG

Heavenly Blue 1159-3

ΔE 1.6 · #A3BBCD

Benjamin Moore

H2O CC-878

ΔE 1.8 · #A2C0D6

Dulux

Blue Garter S38E2

ΔE 1.9 · #A2B9CE

Behr

Ridge View 610F-5

ΔE 2.1 · #A1BAD1

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 2.2 · #A1B8CA

Vista Paint

Bluette C-615

ΔE 2.8 · #9DBCD5

Kilz

Soft Chambray RD170-01

ΔE 3.1 · #A8C4D6

Valspar

Memorybook Blue 4007-5C

ΔE 3.4 · #A4BFCD

Hallman-Lindsay

Bluette 616

ΔE 3.4 · #9EBED8

IKEA

IKEA119 119

ΔE 3.8 · #9BC2D8

Sherwin-Williams

Respite SW6514

ΔE 4.2 · #97B4C3

Dutch Boy

John's Blue DCP-0617

ΔE 5.3 · #97B2CD

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 6.7 · #B4CBD9

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 12 · #87C8D7

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 13 · #9DA1AA

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

#A0BCD0

#D0B49F

Analogous

#9FD0CC

#A0BCD0

#9FA3D0

Triadic

#A0BCD0

#D09FBC

#BCD09F

Split-Complementary

#A0BCD0

#D09FA3

#D0CC9F

Tetradic

#A0BCD0

#CC9FD0

#D0B49F

#A3D09F

Monochromatic

#477190

#6C98B7

#A0BCD0

#D3E0E9

#EEF3F7

Rectangle

#A0BCD0

#B49FD0

#D0B49F

#BCD09F

Compound

#A0BCD0

#9FA3D0

#D0B49F

#D0CC9F

Variations

Lighter

#B2C9D9

#C8D6E1

#E0E7EC

Darker

#6C99B9

#3F6B8B

#243F52

Saturation

#B0B9BF

#9FBCD0

#88C0E7

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

1.98:1

Fail

vs Black

10.60:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A0BCD0

#ADB5D1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A0BCD0

#B8B8CE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A0BCD0

#9FBFBC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Bush Viper 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

#B7BAB7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A0BCD0

Daylight 5500K

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

#A5BFDB

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.

#B9977F

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: #A0BCD0;

CSS — background

background-color: #A0BCD0;

CSS Variable

--color-bush-viper: #A0BCD0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bush-viper': '#A0BCD0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A0BCD0] text-[#A0BCD0]

SCSS

$bush-viper: #A0BCD0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A0BCD0?

#A0BCD0 is Bush Viper, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #A0BCD0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bush Viper?

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

What colors pair well with Bush Viper?

Bush Viper 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 Bush Viper?

You can download Bush Viper 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 Bush Viper?

The hex code is #A0BCD0. In RGB it's 160, 188, 208, and in HSL it's 205°, 34%, 72%.

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