GREENS

Blue Bauble

#ABDEE3

RGB 171, 222, 227 · HSL 185°, 50%, 78% · CMYK 25, 2, 0, 11

Blue Bauble is #ABDEE3 in HEX — rgb(171, 222, 227), hsl(185°, 50%, 78%), cmyk(25%, 2%, 0%, 11%).

Blue Bauble pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 185°, 50%, 78%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#ABDEE3

RGB171, 222, 227

HSL185°, 50%, 78%

HSV185°, 25%, 89%

CMYK25, 2, 0, 11

Decimal11263715

CSS RGBrgb(171, 222, 227)

CSS HSLhsl(185, 50%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Sky Cloud S30G1

ΔE 0.7 · #ADE0E5

Behr

Viking 550E-3

ΔE 1.6 · #A6DAE0

Vista Paint

Christopher Coast K-205

ΔE 2 · #A7DDDF

Benjamin Moore

Sea 751

ΔE 2.1 · #A6D8DD

Dunn-Edwards

Across the Bay DE5757

ΔE 2.4 · #B3E1E8

Valspar

Sea Kiss 5005-9C

ΔE 2.5 · #A7DCDD

Kilz

Aqua Wave RF220-02

ΔE 2.6 · #A5D9DB

Sherwin-Williams

Quench Blue SW6785

ΔE 2.8 · #B4E0E7

PPG

Seascape Green 1233-4

ΔE 3.6 · #B5E4E4

Hallman-Lindsay

Outerspace 686

ΔE 4.8 · #B4DCDA

IKEA

IKEA083 83

ΔE 5.1 · #B6DCE6

Colorhouse

Dream .02 Dream-02

ΔE 6.6 · #BDE1DD

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 9.3 · #A1C5C8

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 10.5 · #87C8D7

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 12.8 · #84C3BE

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 14.8 · #7AC2D8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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

#ABDEE3

#E3B0AB

Analogous

#ABE3CC

#ABDEE3

#ABC2E3

Triadic

#ABDEE3

#E3ABDE

#DEE3AB

Split-Complementary

#ABDEE3

#E3ABC2

#E3CCAB

Tetradic

#ABDEE3

#CCABE3

#E3B0AB

#C2E3AB

Monochromatic

#3DADB8

#71C8D0

#ABDEE3

#E4F5F6

#ECF8F9

Rectangle

#ABDEE3

#B0ABE3

#E3B0AB

#DEE3AB

Compound

#ABDEE3

#ABC2E3

#E3B0AB

#E3CCAB

Variations

Lighter

#BCE5E9

#CFE9EC

#E4F1F2

Darker

#6DC9D1

#31A0AA

#1B5E64

Saturation

#BECECF

#ABDEE3

#9DEAF1

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.47:1

Fail

vs Black

14.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ABDEE3

#C9CFE5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ABDEE3

#D6D6E2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ABDEE3

#ACDEDC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Blue Bauble sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#C0D3C5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ABDEE3

Daylight 5500K

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

#ADD8EA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEC

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.

#CE8B85

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: #ABDEE3;

CSS — background

background-color: #ABDEE3;

CSS Variable

--color-blue-bauble: #ABDEE3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue-bauble': '#ABDEE3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ABDEE3] text-[#ABDEE3]

SCSS

$blue-bauble: #ABDEE3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ABDEE3?

#ABDEE3 is Blue Bauble, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #ABDEE3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blue Bauble?

Blue Bauble works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Blue Bauble?

Blue Bauble pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Blue Bauble?

You can download Blue Bauble 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 Bauble?

The hex code is #ABDEE3. In RGB it's 171, 222, 227, and in HSL it's 185°, 50%, 78%.

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