TEALS
Blue Hydrangea
#B3D3E1
Blue Hydrangea is a soft teal sitting at HSL 198°, 43%, 79%. Its balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming; it reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. Designers often reach for it in bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms — ideal for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces. Looks at home next to white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Blue Hydrangea 2062-60
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms
Best Uses
main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces
Pairs With
white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Blue Hydrangea
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #B3D3E1?
#B3D3E1 is Blue Hydrangea, a light teal with a cool undertone.
Is #B3D3E1 warm or cool?
Blue Hydrangea reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Blue Hydrangea?
Blue Hydrangea works well in bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.
What colors pair well with Blue Hydrangea?
Blue Hydrangea pairs naturally with white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Blue Hydrangea?
You can download Blue Hydrangea 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 #B3D3E1?
#B3D3E1 converts to RGB 179, 211, 225.