BLUES

Sky Pilot

#A2BAD4

RGB 162, 186, 212 · HSL 211°, 37%, 73% · CMYK 24, 12, 0, 17

Sky Pilot is #A2BAD4 in HEX — rgb(162, 186, 212), hsl(211°, 37%, 73%), cmyk(24%, 12%, 0%, 17%).

Sky Pilot pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 211°, 37%, 73%. 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#A2BAD4

RGB162, 186, 212

HSL211°, 37%, 73%

HSV211°, 24%, 83%

CMYK24, 12, 0, 17

Decimal10664660

CSS RGBrgb(162, 186, 212)

CSS HSLhsl(211, 37%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Elizabeth Blue S38F2

ΔE 1.2 · #A1BAD2

Dunn-Edwards

Misted Eve DE5884

ΔE 1.7 · #A2B7CF

Hallman-Lindsay

Babbling Creek 588

ΔE 1.7 · #A7BAD3

Behr

Ridge View 610F-5

ΔE 1.7 · #A1BAD1

Vista Paint

Blissful Blue K-116

ΔE 1.9 · #A4BFD9

PPG

Everlasting 1161-3

ΔE 2 · #A1BED9

Kilz

Windsurfer RC180-01

ΔE 2.2 · #A5C0DA

Benjamin Moore

Frozen CC-908

ΔE 2.8 · #A6B8CE

Dutch Boy

John's Blue DCP-0617

ΔE 3.3 · #97B2CD

Sherwin-Williams

Celestial SW6808

ΔE 3.4 · #97B3D0

Valspar

Blue Galaxy 4005-9C

ΔE 3.8 · #ABBFDE

IKEA

IKEA085 85

ΔE 4.1 · #9FC1DF

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 4.4 · #A1B8CA

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 8.9 · #B4CBD9

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 13.8 · #9DA1AA

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 14.2 · #B7B1DC

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

#A2BAD4

#D4BBA1

Analogous

#A1D3D4

#A2BAD4

#A2A1D4

Triadic

#A2BAD4

#D4A1B9

#B9D4A1

Split-Complementary

#A2BAD4

#D4A2A1

#D3D4A1

Tetradic

#A2BAD4

#D4A1D3

#D4BBA1

#A1D4A2

Monochromatic

#456C96

#6C93BC

#A2BAD4

#D5E0EC

#EEF2F7

Rectangle

#A2BAD4

#BBA1D4

#D4BBA1

#B9D4A1

Compound

#A2BAD4

#A2A1D4

#D4BBA1

#D3D4A1

Variations

Lighter

#B4C7DC

#C9D5E3

#E1E7ED

Darker

#6C94BE

#3D6590

#223B55

Saturation

#B3BAC2

#A1B9D4

#8BB9E9

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

2.00:1

Fail

vs Black

10.51:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A2BAD4

#ACB5D5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A2BAD4

#B6B6D1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A2BAD4

#A0BEBA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Sky Pilot 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

#B9B8BA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A2BAD4

Daylight 5500K

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

#A6BDDE

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.

#BD9F80

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: #A2BAD4;

CSS — background

background-color: #A2BAD4;

CSS Variable

--color-sky-pilot: #A2BAD4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sky-pilot': '#A2BAD4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A2BAD4] text-[#A2BAD4]

SCSS

$sky-pilot: #A2BAD4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A2BAD4?

#A2BAD4 is Sky Pilot, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #A2BAD4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sky Pilot?

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

What colors pair well with Sky Pilot?

Sky Pilot 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 Sky Pilot?

You can download Sky Pilot 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 Sky Pilot?

The hex code is #A2BAD4. In RGB it's 162, 186, 212, and in HSL it's 211°, 37%, 73%.

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