BLUES

Ocean

#B1DAE9

RGB 177, 218, 233 · HSL 196°, 56%, 80% · CMYK 24, 6, 0, 9

Ocean is #B1DAE9 in HEX — rgb(177, 218, 233), hsl(196°, 56%, 80%), cmyk(24%, 6%, 0%, 9%).

Ocean pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 196°, 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#B1DAE9

RGB177, 218, 233

HSL196°, 56%, 80%

HSV196°, 24%, 91%

CMYK24, 6, 0, 9

Decimal11655913

CSS RGBrgb(177, 218, 233)

CSS HSLhsl(196, 56%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Ocean 2058-60

Exact match

Valspar

Misty 5002-9B

ΔE 1.1 · #B5DBEA

Dulux

Blue Charm Quarter S34D1Q

ΔE 1.5 · #B3DDEA

Behr

Boot Cut S510-2

ΔE 1.6 · #B0D6E4

Dunn-Edwards

Glacier Point DE5785

ΔE 1.6 · #B3D8E5

Sherwin-Williams

Something Blue SW6800

ΔE 1.7 · #B0D6E6

PPG

Ariel 1237-3

ΔE 2.4 · #AED7EA

IKEA

IKEA083 83

ΔE 2.8 · #B6DCE6

Hallman-Lindsay

Emily historic-emily

ΔE 3.2 · #ABD1E1

Vista Paint

Walking on Air K-189

ΔE 3.2 · #A7D9E6

Kilz

Casual Blue RD230-01

ΔE 3.7 · #A6D7EB

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 7.1 · #B4CBD9

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 9.5 · #BCCEE6

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 9.9 · #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

#B1DAE9

#E9BFAF

Analogous

#AFE9DB

#B1DAE9

#AFBDE9

Triadic

#B1DAE9

#E9AFD9

#D9E9AF

Split-Complementary

#B1DAE9

#E9AFBD

#E9DBAF

Tetradic

#B1DAE9

#DBAFE9

#E9BFAF

#BDE9AF

Monochromatic

#38A1C7

#74BDD8

#B1DAE9

#EBF6F9

Rectangle

#B1DAE9

#BFAFE9

#E9BFAF

#D9E9AF

Compound

#B1DAE9

#AFBDE9

#E9BFAF

#E9DBAF

Variations

Lighter

#BFE1ED

#D2E7EF

#E6F0F4

Darker

#6DBCD9

#2B90B5

#17556B

Saturation

#C3D0D5

#AFD9E9

#A4DFF4

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

1.49:1

Fail

vs Black

14.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B1DAE9

#C7CFEB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B1DAE9

#D4D4E7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B1DAE9

#B1DCD9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Ocean 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

#C4D0CA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B1DAE9

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1D5EE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECED

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.

#D49B87

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: #B1DAE9;

CSS — background

background-color: #B1DAE9;

CSS Variable

--color-ocean: #B1DAE9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ocean': '#B1DAE9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B1DAE9] text-[#B1DAE9]

SCSS

$ocean: #B1DAE9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B1DAE9?

#B1DAE9 is Ocean, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #B1DAE9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ocean?

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

What colors pair well with Ocean?

Ocean 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 Ocean?

You can download Ocean 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 Ocean?

The hex code is #B1DAE9. In RGB it's 177, 218, 233, and in HSL it's 196°, 56%, 80%.

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