BLUES

Serendipity Blue

#A6CDDF

RGB 166, 205, 223 · HSL 199°, 47%, 76% · CMYK 26, 8, 0, 13

Serendipity Blue is #A6CDDF in HEX — rgb(166, 205, 223), hsl(199°, 47%, 76%), cmyk(26%, 8%, 0%, 13%).

Serendipity Blue pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 199°, 47%, 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#A6CDDF

RGB166, 205, 223

HSL199°, 47%, 76%

HSV199°, 26%, 87%

CMYK26, 8, 0, 13

Decimal10931679

CSS RGBrgb(166, 205, 223)

CSS HSLhsl(199, 47%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Emily C-1361

ΔE 0.8 · #A7CCDD

Hallman-Lindsay

Soft Blue 651

ΔE 1 · #A8CCDD

Dulux

Tactus SP2F8

ΔE 1.7 · #ABD0E0

PPG

Flemish Blue 1238-3

ΔE 2 · #ADD0E0

Benjamin Moore

Palatial 800

ΔE 2.4 · #A6C9DE

Valspar

Ice Sculpture 5001-7B

ΔE 2.4 · #A2CAE0

Kilz

Blue Bird Of Paradise RD210-02

ΔE 2.6 · #A2D1E3

Behr

Perfect Landing S520-3

ΔE 2.7 · #9DC7DB

Dunn-Edwards

Dockside DE5806

ΔE 3 · #B1D3E3

Sherwin-Williams

Vast Sky SW6506

ΔE 3.1 · #A9C9D7

IKEA

IKEA119 119

ΔE 4.5 · #9BC2D8

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 5.4 · #B4CBD9

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 8 · #BCCEE6

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 8.3 · #A1B8CA

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 8.7 · #87C8D7

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 15.3 · #7FB5B5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#A6CDDF

#DFB7A5

Analogous

#A5DFD4

#A6CDDF

#A5B0DF

Triadic

#A6CDDF

#DFA5CC

#CCDFA5

Split-Complementary

#A6CDDF

#DFA5B0

#DFD4A5

Tetradic

#A6CDDF

#D4A5DF

#DFB7A5

#B0DFA5

Monochromatic

#3E8AAC

#6DADCA

#A6CDDF

#DDECF3

#ECF4F8

Rectangle

#A6CDDF

#B7A5DF

#DFB7A5

#CCDFA5

Compound

#A6CDDF

#A5B0DF

#DFB7A5

#DFD4A5

Variations

Lighter

#B7D6E5

#CCE0E9

#E3ECF1

Darker

#6AADCC

#337FA2

#1C4A60

Saturation

#B9C5CA

#A5CCDF

#95D2EF

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

1.69:1

Fail

vs Black

12.42:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A6CDDF

#BAC3E0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A6CDDF

#C7C7DD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A6CDDF

#A5CFCC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Serendipity 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

#BCC6C2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A6CDDF

Daylight 5500K

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

#A9CBE7

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.

#C99881

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: #A6CDDF;

CSS — background

background-color: #A6CDDF;

CSS Variable

--color-serendipity-blue: #A6CDDF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'serendipity-blue': '#A6CDDF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A6CDDF] text-[#A6CDDF]

SCSS

$serendipity-blue: #A6CDDF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A6CDDF?

#A6CDDF is Serendipity Blue, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #A6CDDF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Serendipity Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Serendipity Blue?

Serendipity 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 Serendipity Blue?

You can download Serendipity 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 Serendipity Blue?

The hex code is #A6CDDF. In RGB it's 166, 205, 223, and in HSL it's 199°, 47%, 76%.

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