BLUES

Sky High

#A7C2EB

RGB 167, 194, 235 · HSL 216°, 63%, 79% · CMYK 29, 17, 0, 8

Sky High is #A7C2EB in HEX — rgb(167, 194, 235), hsl(216°, 63%, 79%), cmyk(29%, 17%, 0%, 8%).

Sky High pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 216°, 63%, 79%. 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#A7C2EB

RGB167, 194, 235

HSL216°, 63%, 79%

HSV216°, 29%, 92%

CMYK29, 17, 0, 8

Decimal10994411

CSS RGBrgb(167, 194, 235)

CSS HSLhsl(216, 63%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Sky High DE5891

Exact match

Behr

Bellflower 610D-4

ΔE 1.7 · #A1BFE7

Vista Paint

Morning Sky K-100

ΔE 2.7 · #ACC1E6

Hallman-Lindsay

Angela Bay 603

ΔE 2.8 · #A9C1E5

Dulux

Blue Lips S41H2

ΔE 3 · #A6BEE2

Benjamin Moore

Swiss 815

ΔE 4 · #A4C2E4

PPG

French Lilac 1246-4

ΔE 4.9 · #ADBAE3

Valspar

Ticklish 4004-7C

ΔE 5.1 · #AAB9DD

Kilz

First Dance RC200-02

ΔE 5.5 · #ACC5E4

IKEA

IKEA085 85

ΔE 6.7 · #9FC1DF

Sherwin-Williams

Awesome Violet SW6815

ΔE 7.7 · #A7B2D4

Dutch Boy

John's Blue DCP-0617

ΔE 9.7 · #97B2CD

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 11.6 · #B7B1DC

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 13 · #A1B8CA

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 14.9 · #B4CBD9

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 21.5 · #9DA1AA

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

#A7C2EB

#EBD0A8

Analogous

#A8E4EB

#A7C2EB

#AEA8EB

Triadic

#A7C2EB

#EBA8C3

#C3EBA8

Split-Complementary

#A7C2EB

#EBAEA8

#E4EBA8

Tetradic

#A7C2EB

#EBA8E4

#EBD0A8

#A8EBAE

Monochromatic

#2E6DCC

#6998DD

#A7C2EB

#E6EEF9

#EAF1FA

Rectangle

#A7C2EB

#D0A8EB

#EBD0A8

#C3EBA8

Compound

#A7C2EB

#AEA8EB

#EBD0A8

#E4EBA8

Variations

Lighter

#B9CFEF

#CEDBF0

#E4EBF5

Darker

#6395DF

#225FBC

#12376F

Saturation

#BFC7D4

#A8C3EB

#9EC1F5

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

1.82:1

Fail

vs Black

11.56:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A7C2EB

#AFBEEC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A7C2EB

#BEBEE6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A7C2EB

#A3C9C3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Sky High 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

focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#BDBECB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A7C2EB

Daylight 5500K

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

#AAC3F0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EAED

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.

#D8B47E

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: #A7C2EB;

CSS — background

background-color: #A7C2EB;

CSS Variable

--color-sky-high: #A7C2EB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sky-high': '#A7C2EB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A7C2EB] text-[#A7C2EB]

SCSS

$sky-high: #A7C2EB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A7C2EB?

#A7C2EB is Sky High, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #A7C2EB warm or cool?

Sky High reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Sky High?

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

What colors pair well with Sky High?

Sky High 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 Sky High?

You can download Sky High 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 Sky High?

The hex code is #A7C2EB. In RGB it's 167, 194, 235, and in HSL it's 216°, 63%, 79%.

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