BLUES

Sea Rover

#A3D1E2

RGB 163, 209, 226 · HSL 196°, 52%, 76% · CMYK 28, 8, 0, 11

Sea Rover is #A3D1E2 in HEX — rgb(163, 209, 226), hsl(196°, 52%, 76%), cmyk(28%, 8%, 0%, 11%).

Sea Rover pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 196°, 52%, 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#A3D1E2

RGB163, 209, 226

HSL196°, 52%, 76%

HSV196°, 28%, 89%

CMYK28, 8, 0, 11

Decimal10736098

CSS RGBrgb(163, 209, 226)

CSS HSLhsl(196, 52%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Blue Bird Of Paradise RD210-02

ΔE 0.6 · #A2D1E3

Dulux

Sky Babe Half S34C1H

ΔE 1.4 · #A0D2E2

Sherwin-Williams

Bluebell SW6793

ΔE 1.9 · #A2D5E7

Benjamin Moore

Fairview 779

ΔE 2.2 · #AAD5E8

Valspar

Skyward 5001-9C

ΔE 2.4 · #9ECBDA

Hallman-Lindsay

Emily historic-emily

ΔE 2.5 · #ABD1E1

Vista Paint

Sky Watch K-149

ΔE 2.9 · #A6D3E9

Behr

Partly Cloudy S500-3

ΔE 3.1 · #9ED4E2

PPG

Ariel 1237-3

ΔE 3.2 · #AED7EA

Dunn-Edwards

Spring Shower DE5827

ΔE 3.9 · #ABDCEE

IKEA

IKEA083 83

ΔE 6 · #B6DCE6

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 7.2 · #87C8D7

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 7.3 · #B4CBD9

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 8.8 · #A1C5C8

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 10 · #7AC2D8

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 14.9 · #7FB5B5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#A3D1E2

#E2B3A2

Analogous

#A2E2D3

#A3D1E2

#A2B1E2

Triadic

#A3D1E2

#E2A2D1

#D1E2A2

Split-Complementary

#A3D1E2

#E2A2B1

#E2D3A2

Tetradic

#A3D1E2

#D3A2E2

#E2B3A2

#B1E2A2

Monochromatic

#3892B2

#68B4CF

#A3D1E2

#DCEEF4

#ECF5F9

Rectangle

#A3D1E2

#B3A2E2

#E2B3A2

#D1E2A2

Compound

#A3D1E2

#A2B1E2

#E2B3A2

#E2D3A2

Variations

Lighter

#B5DAE7

#CAE2EB

#E2EDF1

Darker

#64B5D2

#2E87A8

#194F63

Saturation

#B8C6CB

#A2D1E2

#93D8F0

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

1.64:1

Fail

vs Black

12.78:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A3D1E2

#BCC5E4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A3D1E2

#CACAE0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A3D1E2

#A3D3D0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Sea Rover 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

#BAC9C5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A3D1E2

Daylight 5500K

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

#A7CEE9

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.

#CD927D

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: #A3D1E2;

CSS — background

background-color: #A3D1E2;

CSS Variable

--color-sea-rover: #A3D1E2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sea-rover': '#A3D1E2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A3D1E2] text-[#A3D1E2]

SCSS

$sea-rover: #A3D1E2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A3D1E2?

#A3D1E2 is Sea Rover, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #A3D1E2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sea Rover?

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

What colors pair well with Sea Rover?

Sea Rover 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 Sea Rover?

You can download Sea Rover 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 Sea Rover?

The hex code is #A3D1E2. In RGB it's 163, 209, 226, and in HSL it's 196°, 52%, 76%.

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