BLUES

Blue Tribute

#A9B8CB

RGB 169, 184, 203 · HSL 214°, 25%, 73% · CMYK 17, 9, 0, 20

Blue Tribute is #A9B8CB in HEX — rgb(169, 184, 203), hsl(214°, 25%, 73%), cmyk(17%, 9%, 0%, 20%).

Blue Tribute pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 214°, 25%, 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#A9B8CB

RGB169, 184, 203

HSL214°, 25%, 73%

HSV214°, 17%, 80%

CMYK17, 9, 0, 20

Decimal11122891

CSS RGBrgb(169, 184, 203)

CSS HSLhsl(214, 25%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Blue Tribute HDC-SP14-10

Exact match

Dulux

Uniform S38D2

ΔE 0.9 · #A7B8CA

PPG

Sailor Boy 1164-4

ΔE 1.8 · #AEBBD0

Benjamin Moore

Frozen CC-908

ΔE 1.9 · #A6B8CE

Dunn-Edwards

Northern Pond DE5870

ΔE 2.4 · #A3B9CD

Valspar

Glacier Mist 4005-3B

ΔE 2.7 · #AEBECE

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 2.8 · #A1B8CA

Vista Paint

Favorite Things K-92

ΔE 3 · #B2B9CA

Hallman-Lindsay

Babbling Creek 588

ΔE 3.5 · #A7BAD3

Sherwin-Williams

Windy Blue SW6240

ΔE 3.9 · #AABAC6

Kilz

Hush Lilac RB160-01

ΔE 4.3 · #B2B8D0

IKEA

IKEA052 52

ΔE 4.4 · #B3C4D5

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 6.2 · #A6ACB8

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 7.4 · #B4CBD9

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 10.3 · #9DA1AA

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 14.5 · #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

#A9B8CB

#CBBCA9

Analogous

#A9C9CB

#A9B8CB

#ABA9CB

Triadic

#A9B8CB

#CBA9B8

#B8CBA9

Split-Complementary

#A9B8CB

#CBABA9

#C9CBA9

Tetradic

#A9B8CB

#CBA9C9

#CBBCA9

#A9CBAB

Monochromatic

#526A89

#7990AF

#A9B8CB

#D9DFE8

#EFF2F5

Rectangle

#A9B8CB

#BCA9CB

#CBBCA9

#B8CBA9

Compound

#A9B8CB

#ABA9CB

#CBBCA9

#C9CBA9

Variations

Lighter

#BAC6D6

#CDD5DE

#E3E6EB

Darker

#7991B1

#4A6383

#2A394D

Saturation

#B5B9BF

#A9B8CB

#8FB4E5

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

2.02:1

Fail

vs Black

10.41:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A9B8CB

#AFB5CC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A9B8CB

#B6B6C9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A9B8CB

#A8BBB8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Blue Tribute 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

#BEB7B3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A9B8CB

Daylight 5500K

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

#ABBCD8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEC

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.

#B6A186

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: #A9B8CB;

CSS — background

background-color: #A9B8CB;

CSS Variable

--color-blue-tribute: #A9B8CB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue-tribute': '#A9B8CB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A9B8CB] text-[#A9B8CB]

SCSS

$blue-tribute: #A9B8CB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A9B8CB?

#A9B8CB is Blue Tribute, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #A9B8CB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blue Tribute?

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

What colors pair well with Blue Tribute?

Blue Tribute 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 Blue Tribute?

You can download Blue Tribute 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 Blue Tribute?

The hex code is #A9B8CB. In RGB it's 169, 184, 203, and in HSL it's 214°, 25%, 73%.

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