BLUES

Rendezvous

#ABBED0

RGB 171, 190, 208 · HSL 209°, 28%, 74% · CMYK 18, 9, 0, 18

Rendezvous is #ABBED0 in HEX — rgb(171, 190, 208), hsl(209°, 28%, 74%), cmyk(18%, 9%, 0%, 18%).

Rendezvous pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 209°, 28%, 74%. 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#ABBED0

RGB171, 190, 208

HSL209°, 28%, 74%

HSV209°, 18%, 82%

CMYK18, 9, 0, 18

Decimal11255504

CSS RGBrgb(171, 190, 208)

CSS HSLhsl(209, 28%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Rendezvous 1160-3

Exact match

Valspar

Glacier Mist 4005-3B

ΔE 1.4 · #AEBECE

Behr

Vanity N540-3

ΔE 1.5 · #B0C1D2

Dulux

Uniform S38D2

ΔE 2.2 · #A7B8CA

IKEA

IKEA052 52

ΔE 2.5 · #B3C4D5

Dunn-Edwards

Northern Pond DE5870

ΔE 2.5 · #A3B9CD

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 2.8 · #A1B8CA

Benjamin Moore

November 2128-50

ΔE 2.8 · #ADBBC9

Kilz

Rain Reflection RC190-01

ΔE 3 · #B3C4D9

Hallman-Lindsay

Dancing In The Rain 644

ΔE 3.2 · #ABC5D6

Vista Paint

Quiet Refuge K-125

ΔE 3.2 · #AEC6DA

Sherwin-Williams

Windy Blue SW6240

ΔE 3.6 · #AABAC6

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 5.1 · #B4CBD9

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 6.8 · #BCCEE6

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 11.9 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13.5 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

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

#ABBED0

#CFBCAA

Analogous

#AACFCF

#ABBED0

#AAABCF

Triadic

#ABBED0

#CFAABD

#BDCFAA

Split-Complementary

#ABBED0

#CFAAAB

#CFCFAA

Tetradic

#ABBED0

#CFAACF

#CFBCAA

#ABCFAA

Monochromatic

#517190

#7997B4

#ABBED0

#DBE3EB

#EFF2F6

Rectangle

#ABBED0

#BCAACF

#CFBCAA

#BDCFAA

Compound

#ABBED0

#AAABCF

#CFBCAA

#CFCFAA

Variations

Lighter

#BBCAD9

#CED8E1

#E3E8EC

Darker

#7898B6

#486988

#293D50

Saturation

#B7BDC2

#AABDCF

#92BEE7

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

1.91:1

Fail

vs Black

11.01:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ABBED0

#B3BAD1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ABBED0

#BBBBCE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ABBED0

#AAC1BE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Rendezvous 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

#C0BBB7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ABBED0

Daylight 5500K

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

#ADC0DB

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.

#B8A089

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: #ABBED0;

CSS — background

background-color: #ABBED0;

CSS Variable

--color-rendezvous: #ABBED0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rendezvous': '#ABBED0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ABBED0] text-[#ABBED0]

SCSS

$rendezvous: #ABBED0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ABBED0?

#ABBED0 is Rendezvous, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #ABBED0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rendezvous?

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

What colors pair well with Rendezvous?

Rendezvous 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 Rendezvous?

You can download Rendezvous 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 Rendezvous?

The hex code is #ABBED0. In RGB it's 171, 190, 208, and in HSL it's 209°, 28%, 74%.

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