BLUES

Movie Magic

#B0BBD3

RGB 176, 187, 211 · HSL 221°, 28%, 76% · CMYK 17, 11, 0, 17

Movie Magic is #B0BBD3 in HEX — rgb(176, 187, 211), hsl(221°, 28%, 76%), cmyk(17%, 11%, 0%, 17%).

Movie Magic pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 221°, 28%, 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#B0BBD3

RGB176, 187, 211

HSL221°, 28%, 76%

HSV221°, 17%, 83%

CMYK17, 11, 0, 17

Decimal11582419

CSS RGBrgb(176, 187, 211)

CSS HSLhsl(221, 28%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Movie Magic MQ5-45

Exact match

Dulux

Azure S41E2

ΔE 1.1 · #ADB8D0

PPG

Sailor Boy 1164-4

ΔE 1.8 · #AEBBD0

Kilz

Hush Lilac RB160-01

ΔE 1.9 · #B2B8D0

Dunn-Edwards

Hazy Sky DE5912

ΔE 2.1 · #B7BDD6

Valspar

Lilac Macchiato 4002-5B

ΔE 2.2 · #B6C0D6

Vista Paint

Babbling Creek C-587

ΔE 2.5 · #A8BAD3

Benjamin Moore

Oriental 1418

ΔE 2.6 · #B5BEDA

Hallman-Lindsay

Babbling Creek 588

ΔE 2.8 · #A7BAD3

Sherwin-Williams

Agapanthus SW9066

ΔE 3.8 · #BBC5DE

IKEA

IKEA052 52

ΔE 5.2 · #B3C4D5

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 5.8 · #A1B8CA

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 6.8 · #BCCEE6

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 8.5 · #B4CBD9

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 12.3 · #B7B1DC

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 12.6 · #9DA1AA

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#B0BBD3

#D3C8B1

Analogous

#B1CDD3

#B0BBD3

#B7B1D3

Triadic

#B0BBD3

#D3B1BC

#BCD3B1

Split-Complementary

#B0BBD3

#D3B7B1

#CDD3B1

Tetradic

#B0BBD3

#D3B1CD

#D3C8B1

#B1D3B7

Monochromatic

#546996

#8091B7

#B0BBD3

#E2E6EE

#EFF1F6

Rectangle

#B0BBD3

#C8B1D3

#D3C8B1

#BCD3B1

Compound

#B0BBD3

#B7B1D3

#D3C8B1

#CDD3B1

Variations

Lighter

#C0C9DC

#D2D7E3

#E5E8EE

Darker

#7E90B8

#4A5F8B

#2A3752

Saturation

#BDC0C7

#B1BCD3

#9BB3E9

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

1.93:1

Fail

vs Black

10.89:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B0BBD3

#B2BAD4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B0BBD3

#B9B9D0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B0BBD3

#AEBFBC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Movie Magic 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

#C3B9B9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B0BBD3

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1BEDE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEC

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.

#BBAD8E

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: #B0BBD3;

CSS — background

background-color: #B0BBD3;

CSS Variable

--color-movie-magic: #B0BBD3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'movie-magic': '#B0BBD3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B0BBD3] text-[#B0BBD3]

SCSS

$movie-magic: #B0BBD3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B0BBD3?

#B0BBD3 is Movie Magic, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #B0BBD3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Movie Magic?

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

What colors pair well with Movie Magic?

Movie Magic 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 Movie Magic?

You can download Movie Magic 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 Movie Magic?

The hex code is #B0BBD3. In RGB it's 176, 187, 211, and in HSL it's 221°, 28%, 76%.

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