BLUES

New Prince

#B1D9E9

RGB 177, 217, 233 · HSL 197°, 56%, 80% · CMYK 24, 7, 0, 9

New Prince is #B1D9E9 in HEX — rgb(177, 217, 233), hsl(197°, 56%, 80%), cmyk(24%, 7%, 0%, 9%).

New Prince pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 197°, 56%, 80%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#B1D9E9
RGB177, 217, 233
HSL197°, 56%, 80%
HSV197°, 24%, 91%
CMYK24, 7, 0, 9
Decimal11655657
CSS RGBrgb(177, 217, 233)
CSS HSLhsl(197, 56%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Ocean 2058-60

ΔE 0.7 · #B1DAE9

Valspar

Misty 5002-9B

ΔE 1.1 · #B5DBEA

Sherwin-Williams

Something Blue SW6800

ΔE 1.1 · #B0D6E6

Behr

Boot Cut S510-2

ΔE 1.5 · #B0D6E4

Dulux

Bobby Blue Half S35D1H

ΔE 1.8 · #ADD4E3

Dunn-Edwards

Glacier Point DE5785

ΔE 1.8 · #B3D8E5

PPG

Ariel 1237-3

ΔE 1.8 · #AED7EA

Hallman-Lindsay

Emily historic-emily

ΔE 2.8 · #ABD1E1

Kilz

Pool Party RD200-02

ΔE 3.3 · #ADD8EE

IKEA

IKEA083 83

ΔE 3.4 · #B6DCE6

Vista Paint

Walking on Air K-189

ΔE 3.7 · #A7D9E6

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 6.7 · #B4CBD9

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 8.9 · #BCCEE6

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 10.1 · #A1C5C8

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 10.6 · #87C8D7

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 15.5 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

#B1D9E9
#E9C0AF

Analogous

#AFE9DC
#B1D9E9
#AFBCE9

Triadic

#B1D9E9
#E9AFD8
#D8E9AF

Split-Complementary

#B1D9E9
#E9AFBC
#E9DCAF

Tetradic

#B1D9E9
#DCAFE9
#E9C0AF
#BCE9AF

Monochromatic

#389EC7
#74BBD8
#B1D9E9
#EBF5F9
#EBF5F9

Rectangle

#B1D9E9
#C0AFE9
#E9C0AF
#D8E9AF

Compound

#B1D9E9
#AFBCE9
#E9C0AF
#E9DCAF

Variations

Lighter

#BFE0ED
#D2E7EF
#E6F0F4

Darker

#6DBBD9
#2B8EB5
#17536B

Saturation

#C3D0D5
#AFD8E9
#A4DDF4

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)

Aa

vs White

1.50:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

13.97:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B1D9E9
#C6CEEB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B1D9E9
#D3D3E7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B1D9E9
#B1DBD8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

New Prince 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

#C4CFCA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B1D9E9

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1D4EE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EBED

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.

#D49D87

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

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: #B1D9E9;
CSS — background 
background-color: #B1D9E9;
CSS Variable 
--color-new-prince: #B1D9E9;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'new-prince': '#B1D9E9' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#B1D9E9] text-[#B1D9E9]
SCSS 
$new-prince: #B1D9E9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B1D9E9?

#B1D9E9 is New Prince, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #B1D9E9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with New Prince?

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

What colors pair well with New Prince?

New Prince 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 New Prince?

You can download New Prince 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 New Prince?

The hex code is #B1D9E9. In RGB it's 177, 217, 233, and in HSL it's 197°, 56%, 80%.

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