BLUES

Delano

#A1D7E3

RGB 161, 215, 227 · HSL 191°, 54%, 76% · CMYK 29, 5, 0, 11

Delano is #A1D7E3 in HEX — rgb(161, 215, 227), hsl(191°, 54%, 76%), cmyk(29%, 5%, 0%, 11%).

Delano pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 191°, 54%, 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#A1D7E3

RGB161, 215, 227

HSL191°, 54%, 76%

HSV191°, 29%, 89%

CMYK29, 5, 0, 11

Decimal10606563

CSS RGBrgb(161, 215, 227)

CSS HSLhsl(191, 54%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Delano 766

Exact match

Dulux

Baby Motive Half S32E1H

ΔE 1.3 · #A6D9E4

PPG

Ocean Cruise 1236-4

ΔE 1.4 · #9CD4E1

Behr

Partly Cloudy S500-3

ΔE 1.5 · #9ED4E2

Kilz

Cloud Break RE230-01

ΔE 1.5 · #A6D7E2

Vista Paint

Walking on Air K-189

ΔE 1.7 · #A7D9E6

Sherwin-Williams

Liquid Blue SW6779

ΔE 2.6 · #A6D4DE

Valspar

Infinity Pool 5003-9C

ΔE 2.8 · #9CD5E6

Hallman-Lindsay

Orleans Tune 658

ΔE 3.8 · #97D5E7

Dunn-Edwards

Spring Shower DE5827

ΔE 4.3 · #ABDCEE

IKEA

IKEA083 83

ΔE 5.6 · #B6DCE6

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 6.8 · #87C8D7

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 8.9 · #A1C5C8

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 10 · #9CC7C4

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 10.7 · #7AC2D8

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 13 · #84C3BE

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#A1D7E3

#E3ADA1

Analogous

#A1E3CE

#A1D7E3

#A1B6E3

Triadic

#A1D7E3

#E3A1D7

#D7E3A1

Split-Complementary

#A1D7E3

#E3A1B6

#E3CEA1

Tetradic

#A1D7E3

#CEA1E3

#E3ADA1

#B6E3A1

Monochromatic

#369DB5

#66BED1

#A1D7E3

#DCF0F4

#EBF7F9

Rectangle

#A1D7E3

#ADA1E3

#E3ADA1

#D7E3A1

Compound

#A1D7E3

#A1B6E3

#E3ADA1

#E3CEA1

Variations

Lighter

#B4DFE8

#C9E5EB

#E1EFF2

Darker

#62BFD4

#2B93AA

#185665

Saturation

#B8C8CC

#A1D7E3

#93E0F1

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

1.57:1

Fail

vs Black

13.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A1D7E3

#C0C8E5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A1D7E3

#CFCFE1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A1D7E3

#A2D8D5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Delano 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

#B8CEC5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A1D7E3

Daylight 5500K

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

#A5D3EA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECED

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.

#CE8A7B

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: #A1D7E3;

CSS — background

background-color: #A1D7E3;

CSS Variable

--color-delano: #A1D7E3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'delano': '#A1D7E3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A1D7E3] text-[#A1D7E3]

SCSS

$delano: #A1D7E3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A1D7E3?

#A1D7E3 is Delano, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #A1D7E3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Delano?

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

What colors pair well with Delano?

Delano 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 Delano?

You can download Delano 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 Delano?

The hex code is #A1D7E3. In RGB it's 161, 215, 227, and in HSL it's 191°, 54%, 76%.

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