BLUES

Non-Photo Blue

#A4DDED

RGB 164, 221, 237 · HSL 193°, 67%, 79% · CMYK 31, 7, 0, 7

Non-Photo Blue is #A4DDED in HEX — rgb(164, 221, 237), hsl(193°, 67%, 79%), cmyk(31%, 7%, 0%, 7%).

Non-Photo Blue pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 193°, 67%, 79%. 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#A4DDED

RGB164, 221, 237

HSL193°, 67%, 79%

HSV193°, 31%, 93%

CMYK31, 7, 0, 7

Decimal10804717

CSS RGBrgb(164, 221, 237)

CSS HSLhsl(193, 67%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Mizu Quarter S34H1Q

ΔE 0.9 · #A7DDED

Kilz

Glacier Gorge RE220-02

ΔE 1.8 · #9FD8E8

Vista Paint

New Day Sky K-173

ΔE 2.3 · #9FD7E9

Benjamin Moore

Splash 2059-60

ΔE 2.5 · #ABDDEF

Dunn-Edwards

Spring Shower DE5827

ΔE 2.7 · #ABDCEE

Behr

Madras Blue 560D-4

ΔE 2.8 · #9EE0EF

Valspar

Infinity Pool 5003-9C

ΔE 2.9 · #9CD5E6

Sherwin-Williams

Bluebell SW6793

ΔE 3.3 · #A2D5E7

Hallman-Lindsay

Orleans Tune 658

ΔE 3.5 · #97D5E7

PPG

Ocean Cruise 1236-4

ΔE 3.6 · #9CD4E1

IKEA

IKEA083 83

ΔE 6.3 · #B6DCE6

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 8.3 · #87C8D7

Colorhouse

Dream .01 Dream-01

ΔE 11 · #CAE9EE

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 11.4 · #7AC2D8

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 11.7 · #A1C5C8

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 15.7 · #84C3BE

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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

#A4DDED

#EDB5A6

Analogous

#A6EDD9

#A4DDED

#A6BAED

Triadic

#A4DDED

#EDA6DE

#DEEDA6

Split-Complementary

#A4DDED

#EDA6BA

#EDD9A6

Tetradic

#A4DDED

#D9A6ED

#EDB5A6

#BAEDA6

Monochromatic

#29ACD1

#66C6E1

#A4DDED

#E5F6FA

#EAF7FB

Rectangle

#A4DDED

#B5A6ED

#EDB5A6

#DEEDA6

Compound

#A4DDED

#A6BAED

#EDB5A6

#EDD9A6

Variations

Lighter

#B7E4F1

#CDE9F1

#E3F1F5

Darker

#5FC7E3

#1D9DC0

#0F5D72

Saturation

#BFD0D4

#A6DEED

#9DE3F6

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

1.48:1

Fail

vs Black

14.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A4DDED

#C4CEEF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A4DDED

#D5D5EB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A4DDED

#A4DFDB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Non-Photo Blue 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

#BAD2CD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A4DDED

Daylight 5500K

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

#A8D7F1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8ECED

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.

#DB907C

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #A4DDED;

CSS — background

background-color: #A4DDED;

CSS Variable

--color-non-photo-blue: #A4DDED;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'non-photo-blue': '#A4DDED' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A4DDED] text-[#A4DDED]

SCSS

$non-photo-blue: #A4DDED;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A4DDED?

#A4DDED is Non-Photo Blue, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #A4DDED warm or cool?

Non-Photo Blue reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Non-Photo Blue?

Non-Photo Blue works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Non-Photo Blue?

Non-Photo Blue 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 Non-Photo Blue?

You can download Non-Photo 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 hex code for Non-Photo Blue?

The hex code is #A4DDED. In RGB it's 164, 221, 237, and in HSL it's 193°, 67%, 79%.

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