BLUES

Blue

#A6BBE2

RGB 166, 187, 226 · HSL 219°, 51%, 77% · CMYK 27, 17, 0, 11

Blue is #A6BBE2 in HEX — rgb(166, 187, 226), hsl(219°, 51%, 77%), cmyk(27%, 17%, 0%, 11%).

Blue pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 219°, 51%, 77%. 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#A6BBE2

RGB166, 187, 226

HSL219°, 51%, 77%

HSV219°, 27%, 89%

CMYK27, 17, 0, 11

Decimal10927074

CSS RGBrgb(166, 187, 226)

CSS HSLhsl(219, 51%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Blue Lips S41H2

ΔE 2.2 · #A6BEE2

Vista Paint

Morning Sky K-100

ΔE 2.4 · #ACC1E6

Valspar

Ticklish 4004-7C

ΔE 2.4 · #AAB9DD

Behr

Noble Purple S560-3

ΔE 2.6 · #AFBDE5

Hallman-Lindsay

Angela Bay 603

ΔE 2.8 · #A9C1E5

PPG

French Lilac 1246-4

ΔE 2.9 · #ADBAE3

Dunn-Edwards

Sky High DE5891

ΔE 3 · #A7C2EB

Benjamin Moore

Swiss 815

ΔE 4.6 · #A4C2E4

Kilz

Delicate Blue RC170-01

ΔE 4.7 · #A2BBDA

Sherwin-Williams

Awesome Violet SW6815

ΔE 4.8 · #A7B2D4

IKEA

IKEA085 85

ΔE 6.9 · #9FC1DF

Dutch Boy

John's Blue DCP-0617

ΔE 8 · #97B2CD

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 9.5 · #B7B1DC

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 11.6 · #A1B8CA

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 14.6 · #B4CBD9

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 19.2 · #9DA1AA

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

#A6BBE2

#E2CDA6

Analogous

#A6D9E2

#A6BBE2

#AFA6E2

Triadic

#A6BBE2

#E2A6BB

#BBE2A6

Split-Complementary

#A6BBE2

#E2AFA6

#D9E2A6

Tetradic

#A6BBE2

#E2A6D9

#E2CDA6

#A6E2AF

Monochromatic

#3B66B5

#6D8FD0

#A6BBE2

#E0E7F5

#ECF0F9

Rectangle

#A6BBE2

#CDA6E2

#E2CDA6

#BBE2A6

Compound

#A6BBE2

#AFA6E2

#E2CDA6

#D9E2A6

Variations

Lighter

#B8C9E8

#CDD7EB

#E3E8F2

Darker

#698DD2

#2F5AA9

#1A3464

Saturation

#BBC2CD

#A6BBE2

#98B7F1

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

1.94:1

Fail

vs Black

10.83:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A6BBE2

#ABB8E3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A6BBE2

#B8B8DD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A6BBE2

#A2C2BC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

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

#BCB9C5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A6BBE2

Daylight 5500K

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

#A9BEE9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EAEC

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.

#CDB281

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: #A6BBE2;

CSS — background

background-color: #A6BBE2;

CSS Variable

--color-blue: #A6BBE2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue': '#A6BBE2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A6BBE2] text-[#A6BBE2]

SCSS

$blue: #A6BBE2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A6BBE2?

#A6BBE2 is Blue, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #A6BBE2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Blue?

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 Blue?

You can download 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 Blue?

The hex code is #A6BBE2. In RGB it's 166, 187, 226, and in HSL it's 219°, 51%, 77%.

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