BLUES

Balboa

#ABD0D9

RGB 171, 208, 217 · HSL 192°, 38%, 76% · CMYK 21, 4, 0, 15

Balboa is #ABD0D9 in HEX — rgb(171, 208, 217), hsl(192°, 38%, 76%), cmyk(21%, 4%, 0%, 15%).

Balboa pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 192°, 38%, 76%. 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#ABD0D9

RGB171, 208, 217

HSL192°, 38%, 76%

HSV192°, 21%, 85%

CMYK21, 4, 0, 15

Decimal11260121

CSS RGBrgb(171, 208, 217)

CSS HSLhsl(192, 38%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Balboa MQ4-55

Exact match

Dulux

June Half S34B1H

ΔE 2.1 · #B1D4DF

Kilz

Cool Vista RD220-01

ΔE 2.1 · #AECED9

Sherwin-Williams

Stream SW6499

ΔE 2.4 · #ADCCD3

Benjamin Moore

Blue 1655

ΔE 2.7 · #AFCCD5

Valspar

Summer Sky 5001-9B

ΔE 2.9 · #B0D5E2

PPG

Midsummer's Dream 1151-3

ΔE 3 · #B4D0D9

Dunn-Edwards

Glacier Point DE5785

ΔE 3.7 · #B3D8E5

Hallman-Lindsay

Emily historic-emily

ΔE 3.8 · #ABD1E1

Vista Paint

Seaside Pleasure K-181

ΔE 3.9 · #B9D4DB

IKEA

IKEA083 83

ΔE 4.3 · #B6DCE6

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 5.2 · #A1C5C8

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 5.6 · #B4CBD9

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 9.6 · #87C8D7

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 10.6 · #BCCEE6

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 13.5 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#ABD0D9

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Analogous

#ABD9CB

#ABD0D9

#ABB8D9

Triadic

#ABD0D9

#D9ABD0

#D0D9AB

Split-Complementary

#ABD0D9

#D9ABB8

#D9CBAB

Tetradic

#ABD0D9

#CBABD9

#D9B4AB

#B8D9AB

Monochromatic

#4990A2

#76B2C1

#ABD0D9

#DFEDF1

#EDF5F7

Rectangle

#ABD0D9

#B4ABD9

#D9B4AB

#D0D9AB

Compound

#ABD0D9

#ABB8D9

#D9B4AB

#D9CBAB

Variations

Lighter

#BBD9E1

#CEE1E6

#E4EDEF

Darker

#73B3C3

#3E8597

#234E59

Saturation

#BBC6C9

#ABD0D9

#98DBEC

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

1.65:1

Fail

vs Black

12.76:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ABD0D9

#C0C5DA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ABD0D9

#CACAD8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ABD0D9

#ABD1CF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Balboa 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

#C0C9BE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ABD0D9

Daylight 5500K

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

#ADCEE2

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.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#C29388

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: #ABD0D9;

CSS — background

background-color: #ABD0D9;

CSS Variable

--color-balboa: #ABD0D9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'balboa': '#ABD0D9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ABD0D9] text-[#ABD0D9]

SCSS

$balboa: #ABD0D9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ABD0D9?

#ABD0D9 is Balboa, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #ABD0D9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Balboa?

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

What colors pair well with Balboa?

Balboa 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 Balboa?

You can download Balboa 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 Balboa?

The hex code is #ABD0D9. In RGB it's 171, 208, 217, and in HSL it's 192°, 38%, 76%.

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