BLUES

Monologue

#A1BCD8

RGB 161, 188, 216 · HSL 211°, 41%, 74% · CMYK 25, 13, 0, 15

Monologue is #A1BCD8 in HEX — rgb(161, 188, 216), hsl(211°, 41%, 74%), cmyk(25%, 13%, 0%, 15%).

Monologue pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 211°, 41%, 74%. 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#A1BCD8

RGB161, 188, 216

HSL211°, 41%, 74%

HSV211°, 25%, 85%

CMYK25, 13, 0, 15

Decimal10599640

CSS RGBrgb(161, 188, 216)

CSS HSLhsl(211, 41%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Everlasting 1161-3

ΔE 1.1 · #A1BED9

Dulux

Baltic Bream S39E2

ΔE 1.1 · #9FBDDA

Vista Paint

Blissful Blue K-116

ΔE 1.5 · #A4BFD9

Kilz

Windsurfer RC180-01

ΔE 1.8 · #A5C0DA

Hallman-Lindsay

Bluette 616

ΔE 2.1 · #9EBED8

IKEA

IKEA085 85

ΔE 2.7 · #9FC1DF

Behr

Blue Suede PPU14-10

ΔE 2.8 · #9BB5CF

Dunn-Edwards

Misted Eve DE5884

ΔE 3.1 · #A2B7CF

Valspar

Breezy 4007-7C

ΔE 3.1 · #A3C4E0

Sherwin-Williams

Celestial SW6808

ΔE 3.4 · #97B3D0

Dutch Boy

John's Blue DCP-0617

ΔE 3.7 · #97B2CD

Benjamin Moore

Riviera 822

ΔE 3.7 · #9EB3D1

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 5.6 · #A1B8CA

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 9.4 · #B4CBD9

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 14.3 · #B7B1DC

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 15.3 · #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

#A1BCD8

#D8BEA2

Analogous

#A2D7D8

#A1BCD8

#A2A2D8

Triadic

#A1BCD8

#D8A2BC

#BCD8A2

Split-Complementary

#A1BCD8

#D8A2A2

#D7D8A2

Tetradic

#A1BCD8

#D8A2D7

#D8BEA2

#A2D8A2

Monochromatic

#426F9E

#6C95C1

#A1BCD8

#D7E3EE

#EDF2F7

Rectangle

#A1BCD8

#BEA2D8

#D8BEA2

#BCD8A2

Compound

#A1BCD8

#A2A2D8

#D8BEA2

#D7D8A2

Variations

Lighter

#B4C9E0

#C9D7E5

#E1E8EE

Darker

#6A95C4

#396697

#203B59

Saturation

#B5BCC5

#A2BCD8

#8EBBEB

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

10.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A1BCD8

#ACB6D9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A1BCD8

#B8B8D5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A1BCD8

#9FC0BC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Monologue 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

#B8BABD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A1BCD8

Daylight 5500K

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

#A5BFE1

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.

#C1A17F

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: #A1BCD8;

CSS — background

background-color: #A1BCD8;

CSS Variable

--color-monologue: #A1BCD8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'monologue': '#A1BCD8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A1BCD8] text-[#A1BCD8]

SCSS

$monologue: #A1BCD8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A1BCD8?

#A1BCD8 is Monologue, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #A1BCD8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Monologue?

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

What colors pair well with Monologue?

Monologue 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 Monologue?

You can download Monologue 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 Monologue?

The hex code is #A1BCD8. In RGB it's 161, 188, 216, and in HSL it's 211°, 41%, 74%.

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