BLUES

Filippa

#B1C9CE

RGB 177, 201, 206 · HSL 190°, 23%, 75% · CMYK 14, 2, 0, 19

Filippa is #B1C9CE in HEX — rgb(177, 201, 206), hsl(190°, 23%, 75%), cmyk(14%, 2%, 0%, 19%).

Filippa pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 190°, 23%, 75%. 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#B1C9CE

RGB177, 201, 206

HSL190°, 23%, 75%

HSV190°, 14%, 81%

CMYK14, 2, 0, 19

Decimal11651534

CSS RGBrgb(177, 201, 206)

CSS HSLhsl(190, 23%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Filippa SG5D1

Exact match

Behr

Floating Blue HDC-SM14-8

ΔE 0.8 · #AFC9CF

Benjamin Moore

Blue 1641

ΔE 0.9 · #B2C8CC

Sherwin-Williams

Billowy Breeze SW9055

ΔE 0.9 · #AFC7CD

Dunn-Edwards

Blue Spruce DE5772

ΔE 1.6 · #ADC5C9

Hallman-Lindsay

Restful Retreat 497

ΔE 1.8 · #B1C7C9

Kilz

Chilly Morning RE240-01

ΔE 2 · #B8CDD2

Vista Paint

Restful Retreat C-496

ΔE 2.5 · #B1C6C7

PPG

Misty Surf 1034-4

ΔE 2.7 · #B5C8C9

Colorhouse

Water .03 Water-03

ΔE 3.2 · #BBD0D2

Valspar

High Noon 5001-5B

ΔE 3.3 · #A6C5CD

IKEA

IKEA153 153

ΔE 3.9 · #B1CBC9

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 4.8 · #B2BFC5

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 8.4 · #C8CDC9

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 8.8 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#B1C9CE

#CEB5B1

Analogous

#B1CEC4

#B1C9CE

#B1BACE

Triadic

#B1C9CE

#CEB1C9

#C9CEB1

Split-Complementary

#B1C9CE

#CEB1BA

#CEC4B1

Tetradic

#B1C9CE

#C4B1CE

#CEB5B1

#BACEB1

Monochromatic

#58848D

#82A9B0

#B1C9CE

#E0E9EB

#EFF4F5

Rectangle

#B1C9CE

#B5B1CE

#CEB5B1

#C9CEB1

Compound

#B1C9CE

#B1BACE

#CEB5B1

#CEC4B1

Variations

Lighter

#C0D4D8

#D1DEE0

#E5EBEC

Darker

#80A9B2

#4F7B84

#2D484D

Saturation

#BBC2C4

#B1C9CE

#98D9E6

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

1.73:1

Fail

vs Black

12.12:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B1C9CE

#BEC2CF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B1C9CE

#C5C5CD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B1C9CE

#B1C9C8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Filippa 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

#C4C3B6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B1C9CE

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1C8DA

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.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#BA938B

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: #B1C9CE;

CSS — background

background-color: #B1C9CE;

CSS Variable

--color-filippa: #B1C9CE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'filippa': '#B1C9CE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B1C9CE] text-[#B1C9CE]

SCSS

$filippa: #B1C9CE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B1C9CE?

#B1C9CE is Filippa, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #B1C9CE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Filippa?

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

What colors pair well with Filippa?

Filippa 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 Filippa?

You can download Filippa 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 Filippa?

The hex code is #B1C9CE. In RGB it's 177, 201, 206, and in HSL it's 190°, 23%, 75%.

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