BLUES

Blue Beard

#ABB5C4

RGB 171, 181, 196 · HSL 216°, 17%, 72% · CMYK 13, 8, 0, 23

Blue Beard is #ABB5C4 in HEX — rgb(171, 181, 196), hsl(216°, 17%, 72%), cmyk(13%, 8%, 0%, 23%).

Blue Beard pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 216°, 17%, 72%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#ABB5C4

RGB171, 181, 196

HSL216°, 17%, 72%

HSV216°, 13%, 77%

CMYK13, 8, 0, 23

Decimal11253188

CSS RGBrgb(171, 181, 196)

CSS HSLhsl(216, 17%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Blue Beard 1042-4

Exact match

Dulux

Suds S38C2

ΔE 1.8 · #A6B5C5

Dunn-Edwards

Spacious Sky DE5919

ΔE 2 · #AEB5C7

Vista Paint

Favorite Things K-92

ΔE 2.3 · #B2B9CA

Benjamin Moore

November 2128-50

ΔE 2.4 · #ADBBC9

Behr

Simply Blue PPU15-16

ΔE 2.4 · #ADBBCB

Valspar

Courtyard Shadow 4004-3B

ΔE 2.4 · #B1BBC8

Sherwin-Williams

Windy Blue SW6240

ΔE 3 · #AABAC6

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 3.7 · #A6ACB8

Hallman-Lindsay

Buffed Plum 1317

ΔE 4.4 · #AEAFB9

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 4.6 · #A1B8CA

IKEA

IKEA155 155

ΔE 4.7 · #AAB1B8

Kilz

Water Splash RD160-02

ΔE 4.8 · #9AAEBD

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 8.1 · #9DA1AA

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 8.4 · #B4CBD9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13.1 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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

#ABB5C4

#C4BAAB

Analogous

#ABC1C4

#ABB5C4

#AEABC4

Triadic

#ABB5C4

#C4ABB5

#B5C4AB

Split-Complementary

#ABB5C4

#C4AEAB

#C1C4AB

Tetradic

#ABB5C4

#C4ABC1

#C4BAAB

#ABC4AE

Monochromatic

#59677D

#7F8EA4

#ABB5C4

#D8DDE3

#F0F2F4

Rectangle

#ABB5C4

#BAABC4

#C4BAAB

#B5C4AB

Compound

#ABB5C4

#AEABC4

#C4BAAB

#C1C4AB

Variations

Lighter

#BCC4D0

#CED3DA

#E3E5E9

Darker

#808FA6

#526178

#2F3846

Saturation

#B4B7BB

#ABB5C4

#8EAFE1

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

2.07:1

Fail

vs Black

10.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ABB5C4

#AEB3C5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ABB5C4

#B3B3C2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ABB5C4

#AAB7B5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Blue Beard 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

#C0B4AE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ABB5C4

Daylight 5500K

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

#ADB9D2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#B5A183

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: #ABB5C4;

CSS — background

background-color: #ABB5C4;

CSS Variable

--color-blue-beard: #ABB5C4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue-beard': '#ABB5C4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ABB5C4] text-[#ABB5C4]

SCSS

$blue-beard: #ABB5C4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ABB5C4?

#ABB5C4 is Blue Beard, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #ABB5C4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blue Beard?

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

What colors pair well with Blue Beard?

Blue Beard 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 Beard?

You can download Blue Beard 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 Beard?

The hex code is #ABB5C4. In RGB it's 171, 181, 196, and in HSL it's 216°, 17%, 72%.

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