BLUES
Lavender Blue
#B3B9C7
Lavender Blue is a pale blue sitting at HSL 222°, 15%, 74%. The low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality, and the hue reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. Designers often reach for it in bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms — ideal for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces. Looks at home next to soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Lavender Blue 1438
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms
Best Uses
main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces
Pairs With
soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Lavender Blue
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #B3B9C7?
#B3B9C7 is Lavender Blue, a light blue with a cool undertone.
Is #B3B9C7 warm or cool?
Lavender Blue reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Lavender Blue?
Lavender Blue works well in bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.
What colors pair well with Lavender Blue?
Lavender Blue pairs naturally with soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Lavender Blue?
You can download Lavender Blue 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 RGB value of #B3B9C7?
#B3B9C7 converts to RGB 179, 185, 199.