BLUES

Exotic Port

#A7C0C9

RGB 167, 192, 201 · HSL 196°, 24%, 72% · CMYK 17, 4, 0, 21

Exotic Port is #A7C0C9 in HEX — rgb(167, 192, 201), hsl(196°, 24%, 72%), cmyk(17%, 4%, 0%, 21%).

Exotic Port pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 196°, 24%, 72%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#A7C0C9

RGB167, 192, 201

HSL196°, 24%, 72%

HSV196°, 17%, 79%

CMYK17, 4, 0, 21

Decimal10993865

CSS RGBrgb(167, 192, 201)

CSS HSLhsl(196, 24%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Exotic Port K-164

Exact match

Behr

Clear Vista PPU13-11

ΔE 1.6 · #A3BEC5

Benjamin Moore

Serenata AF-535

ΔE 1.8 · #ACC2CD

Dunn-Edwards

Frozen Tundra DE5793

ΔE 1.9 · #A3BFCB

Dulux

Vanilla Ice S35B1

ΔE 2.3 · #A4C0CD

Sherwin-Williams

French Moire SW9056

ΔE 2.4 · #9FBBC3

PPG

Chambray 1153-4

ΔE 2.4 · #ADBFC8

Valspar

High Noon 5001-5B

ΔE 2.5 · #A6C5CD

Kilz

Beach Water RE150-01

ΔE 2.6 · #A5BAC1

Hallman-Lindsay

Star Mist 630

ΔE 3.3 · #B3C6CE

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 4.3 · #B2BFC5

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 5.1 · #B4CBD9

IKEA

IKEA052 52

ΔE 5.7 · #B3C4D5

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 8.7 · #8AB1C2

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 10.2 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

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

#A7C0C9

#C9B0A6

Analogous

#A6C9C1

#A7C0C9

#A6AEC9

Triadic

#A7C0C9

#C9A6C0

#C0C9A6

Split-Complementary

#A7C0C9

#C9A6AE

#C9C1A6

Tetradic

#A7C0C9

#C1A6C9

#C9B0A6

#AEC9A6

Monochromatic

#517785

#779EAC

#A7C0C9

#D6E2E6

#EFF4F5

Rectangle

#A7C0C9

#B0A6C9

#C9B0A6

#C0C9A6

Compound

#A7C0C9

#A6AEC9

#C9B0A6

#C9C1A6

Variations

Lighter

#B8CCD4

#CBD8DD

#E2E8EA

Darker

#78A0AE

#4A7180

#2B424B

Saturation

#B2BABD

#A6C0C9

#8BCCE4

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

1.90:1

Fail

vs Black

11.03:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A7C0C9

#B4B9CA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A7C0C9

#BCBCC8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A7C0C9

#A7C1BF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Exotic Port 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

#BDBDB2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A7C0C9

Daylight 5500K

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

#AAC2D6

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.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#B59183

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: #A7C0C9;

CSS — background

background-color: #A7C0C9;

CSS Variable

--color-exotic-port: #A7C0C9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'exotic-port': '#A7C0C9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A7C0C9] text-[#A7C0C9]

SCSS

$exotic-port: #A7C0C9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A7C0C9?

#A7C0C9 is Exotic Port, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #A7C0C9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Exotic Port?

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

What colors pair well with Exotic Port?

Exotic Port 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 Exotic Port?

You can download Exotic Port 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 Exotic Port?

The hex code is #A7C0C9. In RGB it's 167, 192, 201, and in HSL it's 196°, 24%, 72%.

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