BLUES

Oxford

#B1BBC5

RGB 177, 187, 197 · HSL 210°, 15%, 73% · CMYK 10, 5, 0, 23

Oxford is #B1BBC5 in HEX — rgb(177, 187, 197), hsl(210°, 15%, 73%), cmyk(10%, 5%, 0%, 23%).

Oxford pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 210°, 15%, 73%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#B1BBC5

RGB177, 187, 197

HSL210°, 15%, 73%

HSV210°, 10%, 77%

CMYK10, 5, 0, 23

Decimal11647941

CSS RGBrgb(177, 187, 197)

CSS HSLhsl(210, 15%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Spirit S38A1

ΔE 0.4 · #B2BCC6

Dunn-Edwards

Adirondack DE6339

ΔE 1.3 · #B0B9C1

Behr

Hazy Skies PPU14-12

ΔE 1.3 · #ADBAC5

Benjamin Moore

Manor 1627

ΔE 1.4 · #ADB8C1

Valspar

Courtyard Shadow 4004-3B

ΔE 1.6 · #B1BBC8

PPG

Stormy 10-14

ΔE 1.8 · #B0BCC3

Sherwin-Williams

Windy Blue SW6240

ΔE 2.4 · #AABAC6

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 2.7 · #B2BFC5

Hallman-Lindsay

Let It Rain 518

ΔE 3.9 · #B6B8BD

Kilz

Chambray Blue TB-45

ΔE 3.9 · #A7B9BF

IKEA

IKEA155 155

ΔE 4 · #AAB1B8

Vista Paint

Favorite Things K-92

ΔE 4 · #B2B9CA

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 5.5 · #A6ACB8

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 6.9 · #B4CBD9

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 7.2 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.9 · #CDCECD

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

#B1BBC5

#C4BAB0

Analogous

#B0C4C4

#B1BBC5

#B0B0C4

Triadic

#B1BBC5

#C4B0BA

#BAC4B0

Split-Complementary

#B1BBC5

#C4B0B0

#C4C4B0

Tetradic

#B1BBC5

#C4B0C4

#C4BAB0

#B0C4B0

Monochromatic

#5D6E7E

#8494A4

#B1BBC5

#DCE0E5

#F0F2F4

Rectangle

#B1BBC5

#BAB0C4

#C4BAB0

#BAC4B0

Compound

#B1BBC5

#B0B0C4

#C4BAB0

#C4C4B0

Variations

Lighter

#C0C8D0

#D0D6DB

#E4E7E9

Darker

#8495A6

#556677

#313C46

Saturation

#B7BABD

#B0BAC4

#93BAE2

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

1.95:1

Fail

vs Black

10.78:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B1BBC5

#B5B9C6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B1BBC5

#B9B9C4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B1BBC5

#B0BCBB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Oxford 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

#C4B9AF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B1BBC5

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1BED3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#B69E86

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: #B1BBC5;

CSS — background

background-color: #B1BBC5;

CSS Variable

--color-oxford: #B1BBC5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'oxford': '#B1BBC5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B1BBC5] text-[#B1BBC5]

SCSS

$oxford: #B1BBC5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B1BBC5?

#B1BBC5 is Oxford, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #B1BBC5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Oxford?

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

What colors pair well with Oxford?

Oxford 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 Oxford?

You can download Oxford 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 Oxford?

The hex code is #B1BBC5. In RGB it's 177, 187, 197, and in HSL it's 210°, 15%, 73%.

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