BLUES

Van Gogh Blue

#ABDDF1

RGB 171, 221, 241 · HSL 197°, 71%, 81% · CMYK 29, 8, 0, 5

Van Gogh Blue is #ABDDF1 in HEX — rgb(171, 221, 241), hsl(197°, 71%, 81%), cmyk(29%, 8%, 0%, 5%).

Van Gogh Blue pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 197°, 71%, 81%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#ABDDF1

RGB171, 221, 241

HSL197°, 71%, 81%

HSV197°, 29%, 95%

CMYK29, 8, 0, 5

Decimal11263473

CSS RGBrgb(171, 221, 241)

CSS HSLhsl(197, 71%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Turquoise 2060-60

ΔE 0.4 · #AADCF0

Dunn-Edwards

Spring Shower DE5827

ΔE 1.1 · #ABDCEE

Dulux

Spritzig Quarter S34G1Q

ΔE 1.6 · #AADFF1

Kilz

Casual Blue RD230-01

ΔE 2.1 · #A6D7EB

Behr

Life At Sea M510-2

ΔE 2.5 · #B3DFF0

PPG

Ariel 1237-3

ΔE 3.1 · #AED7EA

Sherwin-Williams

Bluebell SW6793

ΔE 3.2 · #A2D5E7

Vista Paint

New Day Sky K-173

ΔE 3.3 · #9FD7E9

Valspar

Sonic Sky 4008-9B

ΔE 3.3 · #AAD7EF

Hallman-Lindsay

Orleans Tune 658

ΔE 5.2 · #97D5E7

IKEA

IKEA083 83

ΔE 6.1 · #B6DCE6

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 10 · #87C8D7

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 10 · #B4CBD9

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 11 · #BCCEE6

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 12.6 · #A1C5C8

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 18.2 · #84C3BE

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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

#ABDDF1

#F1C0AC

Analogous

#ACF1E2

#ABDDF1

#ACBBF1

Triadic

#ABDDF1

#F1ACDD

#DDF1AC

Split-Complementary

#ABDDF1

#F1ACBB

#F1E2AC

Tetradic

#ABDDF1

#E2ACF1

#F1C0AC

#BBF1AC

Monochromatic

#29A8DB

#6BC3E6

#ABDDF1

#E9F6FB

Rectangle

#ABDDF1

#C0ACF1

#F1C0AC

#DDF1AC

Compound

#ABDDF1

#ACBBF1

#F1C0AC

#F1E2AC

Variations

Lighter

#BDE4F4

#D0EAF3

#E6F2F6

Darker

#62C2E8

#1998CA

#0C5978

Saturation

#C4D3D9

#ACDDF1

#A5E1F8

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

1.46:1

Fail

vs Black

14.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ABDDF1

#C6D0F3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ABDDF1

#D6D6EF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ABDDF1

#AAE0DC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Van Gogh Blue 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

#C0D2D0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ABDDF1

Daylight 5500K

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

#ADD7F4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8ECED

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.

#E09B80

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #ABDDF1;

CSS — background

background-color: #ABDDF1;

CSS Variable

--color-van-gogh-blue: #ABDDF1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'van-gogh-blue': '#ABDDF1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ABDDF1] text-[#ABDDF1]

SCSS

$van-gogh-blue: #ABDDF1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ABDDF1?

#ABDDF1 is Van Gogh Blue, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #ABDDF1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Van Gogh Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Van Gogh Blue?

Van Gogh Blue 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 Van Gogh Blue?

You can download Van Gogh Blue 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 Van Gogh Blue?

The hex code is #ABDDF1. In RGB it's 171, 221, 241, and in HSL it's 197°, 71%, 81%.

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