BLUES

Soft Chambray

#A8C4D6

RGB 168, 196, 214 · HSL 203°, 36%, 75% · CMYK 21, 8, 0, 16

Soft Chambray is #A8C4D6 in HEX — rgb(168, 196, 214), hsl(203°, 36%, 75%), cmyk(21%, 8%, 0%, 16%).

Soft Chambray pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 203°, 36%, 75%. 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#A8C4D6

RGB168, 196, 214

HSL203°, 36%, 75%

HSV203°, 21%, 84%

CMYK21, 8, 0, 16

Decimal11060438

CSS RGBrgb(168, 196, 214)

CSS HSLhsl(203, 36%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Soft ChambrayRD170-01

Exact match

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Dancing In The Rain644

ΔE 0.9 · #ABC5D6

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Dancing in the RainC-643

ΔE 1.3 · #ABC5D5

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Blue Bows1158-3

ΔE 1.5 · #A4C3D7

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Northern Sky Blue4008-5B

ΔE 2.2 · #AAC5D3

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Behr

Caspian TidePPU14-13

ΔE 2.2 · #ADC7DC

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Benjamin Moore

Northern1676 · CC-760

ΔE 2.4 · #A1BFCF

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Dulux

Mr FrostyS36D1

ΔE 2.4 · #A3C6DA

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Sherwin-Williams

Blissful BlueSW6527

ΔE 2.8 · #B2C8D8

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Dunn-Edwards

Anchors AwayDE5814

ΔE 3.4 · #9EBBCD

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IKEA05252

ΔE 3.7 · #B3C4D5

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Dream .03Dream-03

ΔE 3.8 · #B4CBD9

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Lulworth Blue89

ΔE 4.4 · #A1B8CA

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Simply SparklingDCP-0594

ΔE 6.5 · #BCCEE6

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Kobra

Blue27

ΔE 11.5 · #87C8D7

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RAL

Agate Grey7038

ΔE 13.4 · #C3C3C3

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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

#A8C4D6

#D6BAA8

Analogous

#A8D6D1

#A8C4D6

#A8AED6

Triadic

#A8C4D6

#D6A8C5

#C5D6A8

Split-Complementary

#A8C4D6

#D6A8AE

#D6D1A8

Tetradic

#A8C4D6

#D1A8D6

#D6BAA8

#AED6A8

Monochromatic

#497C9C

#74A2BE

#A8C4D6

#DCE8EF

#EEF3F7

Rectangle

#A8C4D6

#BAA8D6

#D6BAA8

#C5D6A8

Compound

#A8C4D6

#A8AED6

#D6BAA8

#D6D1A8

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Soft Chambray run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #EAF1F5

Tint #DAE6ED

Tint #C9DBE6

Tint #B9D0DE

Base #A8C4D6

Shade #72A0BC

Shade #477897

Shade #2D4D60

Shade #14212A

Variations

Lighter

#BAD0DE

#CDDBE4

#E3EAEE

Darker

#72A2C0

#407393

#244357

Saturation

#B8C1C6

#A8C5D6

#94C9EB

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

11.53:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A8C4D6

#B6BDD7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A8C4D6

#C0C0D4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A8C4D6

#A7C7C4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Soft Chambray 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

#BDC0BC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A8C4D6

Daylight 5500K

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

#ABC5E0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EBEC

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.

#BF9C86

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: #A8C4D6;

CSS — background

background-color: #A8C4D6;

CSS Variable

--color-soft-chambray: #A8C4D6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'soft-chambray': '#A8C4D6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A8C4D6] text-[#A8C4D6]

SCSS

$soft-chambray: #A8C4D6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A8C4D6?

#A8C4D6 is Soft Chambray, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #A8C4D6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Soft Chambray?

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

What colors pair well with Soft Chambray?

Soft Chambray 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 Soft Chambray?

You can download Soft Chambray 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 Soft Chambray?

The hex code is #A8C4D6. In RGB it's 168, 196, 214, and in HSL it's 203°, 36%, 75%.

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