BLUES

Perennial Blue

#A6D0F0

RGB 166, 208, 240 · HSL 206°, 71%, 80% · CMYK 31, 13, 0, 6

Perennial Blue is #A6D0F0 in HEX — rgb(166, 208, 240), hsl(206°, 71%, 80%), cmyk(31%, 13%, 0%, 6%).

Perennial Blue pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 206°, 71%, 80%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#A6D0F0

RGB166, 208, 240

HSL206°, 71%, 80%

HSV206°, 31%, 94%

CMYK31, 13, 0, 6

Decimal10932464

CSS RGBrgb(166, 208, 240)

CSS HSLhsl(206, 71%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Perennial Blue M530-3

Exact match

Vista Paint

Young Boy Blue K-133

ΔE 2 · #ABD1EE

Hallman-Lindsay

Marzena Dream 637

ΔE 2.2 · #A6D0EC

Dulux

Island Light S39H1

ΔE 2.3 · #A7CBEB

Valspar

Bluish 4006-9C

ΔE 2.3 · #A7CBEB

Benjamin Moore

Caribbean 2065-60

ΔE 3.5 · #A4D5F1

PPG

Songbird 1240-3

ΔE 3.6 · #A3D1EB

Kilz

Sea Balm TB-43

ΔE 4.6 · #ACCFE7

Dunn-Edwards

Wild Blue Yonder DE5855

ΔE 4.7 · #B3D9F3

IKEA

IKEA085 85

ΔE 5.5 · #9FC1DF

Sherwin-Williams

Porch Ceiling SW9063

ΔE 6.5 · #9BC8DE

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 8.3 · #BCCEE6

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 10.8 · #B4CBD9

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 11.9 · #A1B8CA

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 13 · #87C8D7

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 21.3 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#A6D0F0

#F0C7A8

Analogous

#A8F0EB

#A6D0F0

#A8ADF0

Triadic

#A6D0F0

#F0A8D1

#D1F0A8

Split-Complementary

#A6D0F0

#F0A8AD

#F0EBA8

Tetradic

#A6D0F0

#EBA8F0

#F0C7A8

#ADF0A8

Monochromatic

#258CDA

#66AEE5

#A6D0F0

#E9F3FB

Rectangle

#A6D0F0

#C7A8F0

#F0C7A8

#D1F0A8

Compound

#A6D0F0

#A8ADF0

#F0C7A8

#F0EBA8

Variations

Lighter

#B9DAF3

#CEE3F3

#E4EEF6

Darker

#5FACE8

#197CC8

#0C4877

Saturation

#C1CDD7

#A8D1F0

#A0D2F8

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

1.63:1

Fail

vs Black

12.90:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A6D0F0

#B9C6F1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A6D0F0

#CACAEC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A6D0F0

#A4D5D0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Perennial 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

#BCC9CF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A6D0F0

Daylight 5500K

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

#A9CEF3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EBED

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.

#DFA77C

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: #A6D0F0;

CSS — background

background-color: #A6D0F0;

CSS Variable

--color-perennial-blue: #A6D0F0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'perennial-blue': '#A6D0F0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A6D0F0] text-[#A6D0F0]

SCSS

$perennial-blue: #A6D0F0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A6D0F0?

#A6D0F0 is Perennial Blue, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #A6D0F0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Perennial Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Perennial Blue?

Perennial 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 Perennial Blue?

You can download Perennial 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 Perennial Blue?

The hex code is #A6D0F0. In RGB it's 166, 208, 240, and in HSL it's 206°, 71%, 80%.

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