BLUES

Emily

#ABD1E1

RGB 171, 209, 225 · HSL 198°, 47%, 78% · CMYK 24, 7, 0, 12

Emily is #ABD1E1 in HEX — rgb(171, 209, 225), hsl(198°, 47%, 78%), cmyk(24%, 7%, 0%, 12%).

Emily pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 198°, 47%, 78%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#ABD1E1

RGB171, 209, 225

HSL198°, 47%, 78%

HSV198°, 24%, 88%

CMYK24, 7, 0, 12

Decimal11260385

CSS RGBrgb(171, 209, 225)

CSS HSLhsl(198, 47%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Emily historic-emily

Exact match

Dulux

Tactus SP2F8

ΔE 0.4 · #ABD0E0

PPG

Flemish Blue 1238-3

ΔE 1 · #ADD0E0

Benjamin Moore

Hawaiian 772

ΔE 1.3 · #ACD4E3

Vista Paint

Soft Blue C-650

ΔE 1.6 · #AACDDD

Dunn-Edwards

Dockside DE5806

ΔE 1.6 · #B1D3E3

Sherwin-Williams

Something Blue SW6800

ΔE 1.8 · #B0D6E6

Behr

Boot Cut S510-2

ΔE 2.1 · #B0D6E4

Valspar

Summer Sky 5001-9B

ΔE 2.2 · #B0D5E2

Kilz

Blue Bird Of Paradise RD210-02

ΔE 2.9 · #A2D1E3

IKEA

IKEA083 83

ΔE 5 · #B6DCE6

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 5 · #B4CBD9

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 8.1 · #BCCEE6

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 8.3 · #A1C5C8

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 9.4 · #87C8D7

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 15.1 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#ABD1E1

#E1BCAD

Analogous

#ADE1D7

#ABD1E1

#ADB7E1

Triadic

#ABD1E1

#E1ADD1

#D1E1AD

Split-Complementary

#ABD1E1

#E1ADB7

#E1D7AD

Tetradic

#ABD1E1

#D7ADE1

#E1BCAD

#B7E1AD

Monochromatic

#4191B4

#74B2CD

#ABD1E1

#E5F1F6

#ECF5F8

Rectangle

#ABD1E1

#BCADE1

#E1BCAD

#D1E1AD

Compound

#ABD1E1

#ADB7E1

#E1BCAD

#E1D7AD

Variations

Lighter

#BDDBE7

#D0E3EB

#E5EEF2

Darker

#70B2CE

#3584A6

#1D4D62

Saturation

#BFCACF

#ADD1E1

#9ED7F0

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

1.62:1

Fail

vs Black

12.94:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ABD1E1

#BFC7E2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ABD1E1

#CBCBDF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ABD1E1

#ABD3D0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Emily 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

#C0C9C4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ABD1E1

Daylight 5500K

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

#ADCEE8

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.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#CB9B87

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #ABD1E1;

CSS — background

background-color: #ABD1E1;

CSS Variable

--color-emily: #ABD1E1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'emily': '#ABD1E1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ABD1E1] text-[#ABD1E1]

SCSS

$emily: #ABD1E1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ABD1E1?

#ABD1E1 is Emily, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #ABD1E1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Emily?

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

What colors pair well with Emily?

Emily 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 Emily?

You can download Emily 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 Emily?

The hex code is #ABD1E1. In RGB it's 171, 209, 225, and in HSL it's 198°, 47%, 78%.

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