BLUES

Light Sky Babe

#A1D0E2

RGB 161, 208, 226 · HSL 197°, 53%, 76% · CMYK 29, 8, 0, 11

Light Sky Babe is #A1D0E2 in HEX — rgb(161, 208, 226), hsl(197°, 53%, 76%), cmyk(29%, 8%, 0%, 11%).

Light Sky Babe pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 197°, 53%, 76%. 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#A1D0E2

RGB161, 208, 226

HSL197°, 53%, 76%

HSV197°, 29%, 89%

CMYK29, 8, 0, 11

Decimal10604770

CSS RGBrgb(161, 208, 226)

CSS HSLhsl(197, 53%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Blue Bird Of Paradise RD210-02

ΔE 0.4 · #A2D1E3

Dulux

Sky Babe Half S34C1H

ΔE 1.6 · #A0D2E2

Sherwin-Williams

Bluebell SW6793

ΔE 2 · #A2D5E7

Valspar

Skyward 5001-9C

ΔE 2.4 · #9ECBDA

Benjamin Moore

Fairview 779

ΔE 2.5 · #AAD5E8

Vista Paint

Sky Watch K-149

ΔE 2.6 · #A6D3E9

Hallman-Lindsay

Emily historic-emily

ΔE 3 · #ABD1E1

Behr

Partly Cloudy S500-3

ΔE 3.3 · #9ED4E2

PPG

Ariel 1237-3

ΔE 3.5 · #AED7EA

Dunn-Edwards

Spring Shower DE5827

ΔE 4.2 · #ABDCEE

IKEA

IKEA119 119

ΔE 5.7 · #9BC2D8

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 6.9 · #87C8D7

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 7.7 · #B4CBD9

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 9.2 · #A1C5C8

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 9.4 · #7AC2D8

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 14.9 · #7FB5B5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#A1D0E2

#E2B4A1

Analogous

#A1E2D4

#A1D0E2

#A1AFE2

Triadic

#A1D0E2

#E2A1D0

#D0E2A1

Split-Complementary

#A1D0E2

#E2A1AF

#E2D4A1

Tetradic

#A1D0E2

#D4A1E2

#E2B4A1

#AFE2A1

Monochromatic

#3790B3

#67B2D0

#A1D0E2

#DCEDF4

#EBF5F9

Rectangle

#A1D0E2

#B4A1E2

#E2B4A1

#D0E2A1

Compound

#A1D0E2

#A1AFE2

#E2B4A1

#E2D4A1

Variations

Lighter

#B4D9E8

#CAE1EB

#E2EDF2

Darker

#63B3D3

#2C86A9

#184E64

Saturation

#B8C6CC

#A1D0E2

#93D6F1

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

1.66:1

Fail

vs Black

12.64:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A1D0E2

#BAC4E4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A1D0E2

#C9C9E0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A1D0E2

#A1D2CF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Light Sky Babe 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

#B8C9C5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A1D0E2

Daylight 5500K

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

#A5CEE9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EBED

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#CD937C

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: #A1D0E2;

CSS — background

background-color: #A1D0E2;

CSS Variable

--color-light-sky-babe: #A1D0E2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'light-sky-babe': '#A1D0E2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A1D0E2] text-[#A1D0E2]

SCSS

$light-sky-babe: #A1D0E2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A1D0E2?

#A1D0E2 is Light Sky Babe, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #A1D0E2 warm or cool?

Light Sky Babe reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Light Sky Babe?

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

What colors pair well with Light Sky Babe?

Light Sky Babe 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 Light Sky Babe?

You can download Light Sky Babe 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 Light Sky Babe?

The hex code is #A1D0E2. In RGB it's 161, 208, 226, and in HSL it's 197°, 53%, 76%.

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