BLUES

Blue Galaxy

#ABBFDE

RGB 171, 191, 222 · HSL 216°, 44%, 77% · CMYK 23, 14, 0, 13

Blue Galaxy is #ABBFDE in HEX — rgb(171, 191, 222), hsl(216°, 44%, 77%), cmyk(23%, 14%, 0%, 13%).

Blue Galaxy pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 216°, 44%, 77%. 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#ABBFDE

RGB171, 191, 222

HSL216°, 44%, 77%

HSV216°, 23%, 87%

CMYK23, 14, 0, 13

Decimal11255774

CSS RGBrgb(171, 191, 222)

CSS HSLhsl(216, 44%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Blue Galaxy 4005-9C

Exact match

Vista Paint

Scuba Blue K-108

ΔE 1.5 · #A7BDDE

Dulux

Wisp S41G2

ΔE 1.5 · #A9BCDD

Behr

Chivalrous S550-3

ΔE 1.7 · #ADC0DC

PPG

Valor 1244-3

ΔE 2.1 · #A3BCDB

Hallman-Lindsay

Sail Into The Horizon 595

ΔE 2.3 · #A3BBDC

Kilz

Delicate Blue RC170-01

ΔE 2.4 · #A2BBDA

Benjamin Moore

Swiss 815

ΔE 3.4 · #A4C2E4

Dunn-Edwards

Afternoon Sky DE5877

ΔE 4.1 · #B0C6DF

IKEA

IKEA085 85

ΔE 4.5 · #9FC1DF

Sherwin-Williams

Agapanthus SW9066

ΔE 5.3 · #BBC5DE

Dutch Boy

John's Blue DCP-0617

ΔE 6.2 · #97B2CD

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 7.8 · #A1B8CA

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 10.1 · #B4CBD9

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 11.7 · #B7B1DC

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 16.5 · #9DA1AA

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

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

#ABBFDE

#DECAAB

Analogous

#ABD9DE

#ABBFDE

#B0ABDE

Triadic

#ABBFDE

#DEABBF

#BFDEAB

Split-Complementary

#ABBFDE

#DEB0AB

#D9DEAB

Tetradic

#ABBFDE

#DEABD9

#DECAAB

#ABDEB0

Monochromatic

#436DAD

#7396C9

#ABBFDE

#E2E9F4

#EDF1F8

Rectangle

#ABBFDE

#CAABDE

#DECAAB

#BFDEAB

Compound

#ABBFDE

#B0ABDE

#DECAAB

#D9DEAB

Variations

Lighter

#BBCCE5

#CFD9E9

#E4E9F1

Darker

#7094CA

#3862A0

#1F385F

Saturation

#BDC3CC

#ABBFDE

#9ABCEF

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

1.87:1

Fail

vs Black

11.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ABBFDE

#B1BCDF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ABBFDE

#BCBCDA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ABBFDE

#A8C4C0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Blue Galaxy 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

#C0BCC2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ABBFDE

Daylight 5500K

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

#ADC1E6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EAEC

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.

#C8AD86

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: #ABBFDE;

CSS — background

background-color: #ABBFDE;

CSS Variable

--color-blue-galaxy: #ABBFDE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue-galaxy': '#ABBFDE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ABBFDE] text-[#ABBFDE]

SCSS

$blue-galaxy: #ABBFDE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ABBFDE?

#ABBFDE is Blue Galaxy, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #ABBFDE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blue Galaxy?

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

What colors pair well with Blue Galaxy?

Blue Galaxy 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 Galaxy?

You can download Blue Galaxy 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 Galaxy?

The hex code is #ABBFDE. In RGB it's 171, 191, 222, and in HSL it's 216°, 44%, 77%.

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