BLUES

Memorybook Blue

#A7C3CE

RGB 167, 195, 206 · HSL 197°, 28%, 73% · CMYK 19, 5, 0, 19

Memorybook Blue is #A7C3CE in HEX — rgb(167, 195, 206), hsl(197°, 28%, 73%), cmyk(19%, 5%, 0%, 19%).

Memorybook Blue pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 197°, 28%, 73%. 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#A7C3CE

RGB167, 195, 206

HSL197°, 28%, 73%

HSV197°, 19%, 81%

CMYK19, 5, 0, 19

Decimal10994638

CSS RGBrgb(167, 195, 206)

CSS HSLhsl(197, 28%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Mediterranean 1662

ΔE 0.7 · #A5C2CE

Dulux

Vanilla Ice S35B1

ΔE 1.5 · #A4C0CD

Dunn-Edwards

Frozen Tundra DE5793

ΔE 1.5 · #A3BFCB

Vista Paint

Exotic Port K-164

ΔE 1.7 · #A7C0C9

Valspar

Northern Sky Blue 4008-5B

ΔE 1.9 · #AAC5D3

PPG

Twinkle 1154-4

ΔE 2 · #ADC6D3

Kilz

Quiet Blue RE160-02

ΔE 2.2 · #A5C3D2

Behr

Opal Waters MQ5-50

ΔE 2.3 · #AEC4D0

Sherwin-Williams

Vast Sky SW6506

ΔE 2.8 · #A9C9D7

Hallman-Lindsay

Dancing In The Rain 644

ΔE 3.5 · #ABC5D6

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 4.1 · #B4CBD9

IKEA

IKEA052 52

ΔE 5.3 · #B3C4D5

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 5.3 · #A1C5C8

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 8.5 · #8AB1C2

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 11.2 · #87C8D7

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 11.3 · #C3C3C3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

#A7C3CE

#CDB2A7

Analogous

#A7CDC5

#A7C3CE

#A7AFCD

Triadic

#A7C3CE

#CDA7C3

#C3CDA7

Split-Complementary

#A7C3CE

#CDA7AF

#CDC5A7

Tetradic

#A7C3CE

#C5A7CD

#CDB2A7

#AFCDA7

Monochromatic

#4F7B8C

#76A1B2

#A7C3CE

#D8E4E9

#EFF4F6

Rectangle

#A7C3CE

#B2A7CD

#CDB2A7

#C3CDA7

Compound

#A7C3CE

#A7AFCD

#CDB2A7

#CDC5A7

Variations

Lighter

#B8CFD7

#CCDAE0

#E2E9EC

Darker

#76A2B4

#477486

#28444F

Saturation

#B4BDC0

#A7C3CD

#8ECDE6

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

1.85:1

Fail

vs Black

11.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A7C3CE

#B6BBCF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A7C3CE

#BFBFCD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A7C3CE

#A7C4C2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Memorybook 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

#BDBFB6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A7C3CE

Daylight 5500K

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

#AAC4DA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEC

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.

#B69486

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: #A7C3CE;

CSS — background

background-color: #A7C3CE;

CSS Variable

--color-memorybook-blue: #A7C3CE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'memorybook-blue': '#A7C3CE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A7C3CE] text-[#A7C3CE]

SCSS

$memorybook-blue: #A7C3CE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A7C3CE?

#A7C3CE is Memorybook Blue, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #A7C3CE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Memorybook Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Memorybook Blue?

Memorybook 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 Memorybook Blue?

You can download Memorybook 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 Memorybook Blue?

The hex code is #A7C3CE. In RGB it's 167, 195, 206, and in HSL it's 197°, 28%, 73%.

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