BLUES

Bohemianism

#B8BCE9

RGB 184, 188, 233 · HSL 235°, 53%, 82% · CMYK 21, 19, 0, 9

Bohemianism is #B8BCE9 in HEX — rgb(184, 188, 233), hsl(235°, 53%, 82%), cmyk(21%, 19%, 0%, 9%).

Bohemianism pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 235°, 53%, 82%. 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#B8BCE9

RGB184, 188, 233

HSL235°, 53%, 82%

HSV235°, 21%, 91%

CMYK21, 19, 0, 9

Decimal12106985

CSS RGBrgb(184, 188, 233)

CSS HSLhsl(235, 53%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Bohemianism S570-3

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Larkspur Bud DE5905

ΔE 2.6 · #B7C0EA

Hallman-Lindsay

Pretty Posie 1260

ΔE 3.4 · #BCBDE4

Vista Paint

Spoiled Rotten C-1267

ΔE 3.9 · #B6BCE2

PPG

French Lilac 1246-4

ΔE 4 · #ADBAE3

Benjamin Moore

Victorian 2068-50

ΔE 4.4 · #ABB1DC

Dulux

Traditional Mauve S43H3

ΔE 4.8 · #AEB0D9

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 4.8 · #B7B1DC

Valspar

Sassy Violet 4004-10A

ΔE 4.9 · #ABAFDA

Kilz

Ginger Lily RA280-01

ΔE 7.2 · #B6AED3

Sherwin-Williams

Awesome Violet SW6815

ΔE 7.8 · #A7B2D4

IKEA

IKEA085 85

ΔE 13.2 · #9FC1DF

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 13.6 · #BCCEE6

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 16.7 · #A1B8CA

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 17 · #E3DBF2

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 22.2 · #9DA1AA

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

#B8BCE9

#E9E5B9

Analogous

#B9D5E9

#B8BCE9

#CDB9E9

Triadic

#B8BCE9

#E9B9BD

#BDE9B9

Split-Complementary

#B8BCE9

#E9CDB9

#D5E9B9

Tetradic

#B8BCE9

#E9B9D5

#E9E5B9

#B9E9CD

Monochromatic

#444FC5

#7E86D7

#B8BCE9

#EBEDF9

Rectangle

#B8BCE9

#E5B9E9

#E9E5B9

#BDE9B9

Compound

#B8BCE9

#CDB9E9

#E9E5B9

#D5E9B9

Variations

Lighter

#C7CAEE

#D7D9F0

#E9EAF5

Darker

#767FD8

#303BB6

#1A216C

Saturation

#CACBD8

#B9BDE9

#AEB4F4

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

1.84:1

Fail

vs Black

11.41:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B8BCE9

#B2BFEA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B8BCE9

#BBBBE4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B8BCE9

#B4C4BF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Bohemianism 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

#C9BACA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B8BCE9

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7BFEE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9E9ED

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.

#D5CF8F

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: #B8BCE9;

CSS — background

background-color: #B8BCE9;

CSS Variable

--color-bohemianism: #B8BCE9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bohemianism': '#B8BCE9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B8BCE9] text-[#B8BCE9]

SCSS

$bohemianism: #B8BCE9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B8BCE9?

#B8BCE9 is Bohemianism, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #B8BCE9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bohemianism?

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

What colors pair well with Bohemianism?

Bohemianism 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 Bohemianism?

You can download Bohemianism 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 Bohemianism?

The hex code is #B8BCE9. In RGB it's 184, 188, 233, and in HSL it's 235°, 53%, 82%.

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