BLUES
Swiss Blue
#A3C1E3
Swiss Blue pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 212°, 53%, 76%. The color's balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming and reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms. Reads best alongside soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Swiss Blue 815
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms
Best Uses
main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces
Pairs With
soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Swiss Blue
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #A3C1E3?
#A3C1E3 is Swiss Blue, a light blue with a cool undertone.
Is #A3C1E3 warm or cool?
Swiss Blue reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Swiss Blue?
Swiss Blue works well in bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.
What colors pair well with Swiss Blue?
Swiss Blue pairs naturally with soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Swiss Blue?
You can download Swiss Blue 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 RGB value of #A3C1E3?
#A3C1E3 converts to RGB 163, 193, 227.