BLUES

Laissez-Faire

#A6D3E6

RGB 166, 211, 230 · HSL 198°, 56%, 78% · CMYK 28, 8, 0, 10

Laissez-Faire is #A6D3E6 in HEX — rgb(166, 211, 230), hsl(198°, 56%, 78%), cmyk(28%, 8%, 0%, 10%).

Laissez-Faire pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 198°, 56%, 78%. 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#A6D3E6

RGB166, 211, 230

HSL198°, 56%, 78%

HSV198°, 28%, 90%

CMYK28, 8, 0, 10

Decimal10933222

CSS RGBrgb(166, 211, 230)

CSS HSLhsl(198, 56%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Fairview 779

ΔE 1 · #AAD5E8

Dulux

Palais Blue SP2G8

ΔE 1 · #A6D5E9

Kilz

Blue Bird Of Paradise RD210-02

ΔE 1.2 · #A2D1E3

Vista Paint

Sky Watch K-149

ΔE 1.6 · #A6D3E9

Sherwin-Williams

Bluebell SW6793

ΔE 2 · #A2D5E7

PPG

Ariel 1237-3

ΔE 2.1 · #AED7EA

Valspar

Perfectly Blue 4007-9B

ΔE 2.3 · #A8D3EA

Hallman-Lindsay

Emily historic-emily

ΔE 2.6 · #ABD1E1

Dunn-Edwards

Spring Shower DE5827

ΔE 3.3 · #ABDCEE

Behr

Boot Cut S510-2

ΔE 3.5 · #B0D6E4

IKEA

IKEA083 83

ΔE 6.1 · #B6DCE6

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 7.4 · #B4CBD9

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 8.3 · #87C8D7

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 9.2 · #BCCEE6

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 10 · #A1C5C8

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 16.3 · #7FB5B5

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

#A6D3E6

#E6BAA7

Analogous

#A7E6DA

#A6D3E6

#A7B4E6

Triadic

#A6D3E6

#E6A7D3

#D3E6A7

Split-Complementary

#A6D3E6

#E6A7B4

#E6DAA7

Tetradic

#A6D3E6

#DAA7E6

#E6BAA7

#B4E6A7

Monochromatic

#3696BF

#6CB6D5

#A6D3E6

#E3F1F7

#EBF5F9

Rectangle

#A6D3E6

#BAA7E6

#E6BAA7

#D3E6A7

Compound

#A6D3E6

#A7B4E6

#E6BAA7

#E6DAA7

Variations

Lighter

#B9DCEB

#CDE4ED

#E4EEF3

Darker

#67B6D7

#2A88B1

#175069

Saturation

#BDCBD0

#A7D3E6

#9BD8F3

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

1.61:1

Fail

vs Black

13.08:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A6D3E6

#BEC7E8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A6D3E6

#CCCCE4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A6D3E6

#A5D5D2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Laissez-Faire 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

#BCCBC8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A6D3E6

Daylight 5500K

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

#A9D0EC

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.

#D29980

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: #A6D3E6;

CSS — background

background-color: #A6D3E6;

CSS Variable

--color-laissez-faire: #A6D3E6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'laissez-faire': '#A6D3E6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A6D3E6] text-[#A6D3E6]

SCSS

$laissez-faire: #A6D3E6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A6D3E6?

#A6D3E6 is Laissez-Faire, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #A6D3E6 warm or cool?

Laissez-Faire reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Laissez-Faire?

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

What colors pair well with Laissez-Faire?

Laissez-Faire 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 Laissez-Faire?

You can download Laissez-Faire 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 Laissez-Faire?

The hex code is #A6D3E6. In RGB it's 166, 211, 230, and in HSL it's 198°, 56%, 78%.

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