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Chambray Blue

#A7B9BF

RGB 167, 185, 191 · HSL 195°, 16%, 70% · CMYK 13, 3, 0, 25

Chambray Blue is #A7B9BF in HEX — rgb(167, 185, 191), hsl(195°, 16%, 70%), cmyk(13%, 3%, 0%, 25%).

Chambray Blue pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 195°, 16%, 70%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#A7B9BF

RGB167, 185, 191

HSL195°, 16%, 70%

HSV195°, 13%, 75%

CMYK13, 3, 0, 25

Decimal10992063

CSS RGBrgb(167, 185, 191)

CSS HSLhsl(195, 16%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Chambray Blue TB-45

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Languid Blue SW6226

ΔE 0.9 · #A4B7BD

Behr

Gray Timber Wolf 760E-3

ΔE 1.1 · #AABCC2

Benjamin Moore

Santorini 1634

ΔE 1.5 · #A3B5BB

Dulux

Blue Balm SG5C2

ΔE 2.6 · #A0B2B9

PPG

Ocean Drive 1040-3

ΔE 2.6 · #B0BEC5

Dunn-Edwards

Glen Falls DE6332

ΔE 2.7 · #ACB8C1

IKEA

IKEA164 164

ΔE 3 · #ABB7B9

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 3.1 · #B2BFC5

Valspar

Grey Brook 5001-1B

ΔE 3.2 · #B2BDC2

Vista Paint

Bali Blue K-797

ΔE 3.3 · #A1B4BF

Hallman-Lindsay

Indian Tears 504

ΔE 4.2 · #9EB0BB

Colorhouse

Water .04 Water-04

ΔE 4.2 · #9FB4B4

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 6.7 · #A6ACB8

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 8.6 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

#A7B9BF

#BFACA6

Analogous

#A6BFB9

#A7B9BF

#A6ACBF

Triadic

#A7B9BF

#BFA6B9

#B9BFA6

Split-Complementary

#A7B9BF

#BFA6AC

#BFB9A6

Tetradic

#A7B9BF

#B9A6BF

#BFACA6

#ACBFA6

Monochromatic

#566E76

#7A959F

#A7B9BF

#D3DCDF

#F0F3F4

Rectangle

#A7B9BF

#ACA6BF

#BFACA6

#B9BFA6

Compound

#A7B9BF

#A6ACBF

#BFACA6

#BFB9A6

Variations

Lighter

#B8C7CC

#CBD4D7

#E1E6E7

Darker

#7C98A2

#516B73

#2F3E44

Saturation

#AFB4B6

#A6B9BF

#86C9DF

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

2.03:1

Fail

vs Black

10.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A7B9BF

#B1B4C0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A7B9BF

#B6B6BE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A7B9BF

#A7BAB8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Chambray 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

#BDB7AA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A7B9BF

Daylight 5500K

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

#AABCCF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#B28B7E

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: #A7B9BF;

CSS — background

background-color: #A7B9BF;

CSS Variable

--color-chambray-blue: #A7B9BF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chambray-blue': '#A7B9BF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A7B9BF] text-[#A7B9BF]

SCSS

$chambray-blue: #A7B9BF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A7B9BF?

#A7B9BF is Chambray Blue, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #A7B9BF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chambray Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Chambray Blue?

Chambray 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 Chambray Blue?

You can download Chambray 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 Chambray Blue?

The hex code is #A7B9BF. In RGB it's 167, 185, 191, and in HSL it's 195°, 16%, 70%.

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