BLUES

Blue

#B6D6F7

RGB 182, 214, 247 · HSL 210°, 80%, 84% · CMYK 26, 13, 0, 3

Blue is #B6D6F7 in HEX — rgb(182, 214, 247), hsl(210°, 80%, 84%), cmyk(26%, 13%, 0%, 3%).

Blue pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 210°, 80%, 84%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#B6D6F7

RGB182, 214, 247

HSL210°, 80%, 84%

HSV210°, 26%, 97%

CMYK26, 13, 0, 3

Decimal11982583

CSS RGBrgb(182, 214, 247)

CSS HSLhsl(210, 80%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Eternal Elegance M540-3

ΔE 1.8 · #B7D5F9

Dunn-Edwards

Oh Boy! DE5862

ΔE 2.2 · #BBDAF8

Dulux

Powder Blue S40G1

ΔE 3.6 · #B2CDEB

Vista Paint

Young Boy Blue K-133

ΔE 3.7 · #ABD1EE

PPG

Baby Bunting 1243-3

ΔE 4.3 · #ABCAEA

Benjamin Moore

Windmill 2067-60

ΔE 4.3 · #BDD3EE

Valspar

Bluish 4006-9C

ΔE 4.4 · #A7CBEB

Hallman-Lindsay

Marzena Dream 637

ΔE 5.1 · #A6D0EC

Kilz

Sea Balm TB-43

ΔE 5.8 · #ACCFE7

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 6.5 · #BCCEE6

IKEA

IKEA085 85

ΔE 7.9 · #9FC1DF

Sherwin-Williams

Agapanthus SW9066

ΔE 9.2 · #BBC5DE

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 10.9 · #B4CBD9

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 13.3 · #A1B8CA

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 16.4 · #87C8D7

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 19.9 · #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

#B6D6F7

#F7D6B6

Analogous

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#B6D6F7

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Triadic

#B6D6F7

#F7B6D6

#D6F7B6

Split-Complementary

#B6D6F7

#F7B6B6

#F7F7B6

Tetradic

#B6D6F7

#F7B6F7

#F7D6B6

#B6F7B6

Monochromatic

#2C8AE8

#71B0EF

#B6D6F7

#E8F2FC

Rectangle

#B6D6F7

#D6B6F7

#F7D6B6

#D6F7B6

Compound

#B6D6F7

#B6B6F7

#F7D6B6

#F7F7B6

Variations

Lighter

#C4DEF8

#D6E7F7

#E9F1F9

Darker

#65ABF2

#0E76DD

#054584

Saturation

#CCD6E0

#B6D6F7

#B1D6FB

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

1.51:1

Fail

vs Black

13.95:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

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#C3CFF8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B6D6F7

#D1D1F3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

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#B3DBD6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Blue 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

#C8CDD4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B6D6F7

Daylight 5500K

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

#B5D2F9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EBEE

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.

#E8B684

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #B6D6F7;

CSS — background

background-color: #B6D6F7;

CSS Variable

--color-blue: #B6D6F7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue': '#B6D6F7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B6D6F7] text-[#B6D6F7]

SCSS

$blue: #B6D6F7;

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#ACD5E9 · ΔE 7.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B6D6F7?

#B6D6F7 is Blue, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #B6D6F7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Blue?

Blue 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 Blue?

You can download 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 hex code for Blue?

The hex code is #B6D6F7. In RGB it's 182, 214, 247, and in HSL it's 210°, 80%, 84%.

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