BLUES

Fountains of Budapest

#B9DEF0

RGB 185, 222, 240 · HSL 200°, 65%, 83% · CMYK 23, 7, 0, 6

Fountains of Budapest is #B9DEF0 in HEX — rgb(185, 222, 240), hsl(200°, 65%, 83%), cmyk(23%, 7%, 0%, 6%).

Fountains of Budapest pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 200°, 65%, 83%. 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#B9DEF0

RGB185, 222, 240

HSL200°, 65%, 83%

HSV200°, 23%, 94%

CMYK23, 7, 0, 6

Decimal12181232

CSS RGBrgb(185, 222, 240)

CSS HSLhsl(200, 65%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Shimmer Quarter S35H1Q

ΔE 1.2 · #B8E0F1

Behr

Skys The Limit M530-2

ΔE 1.5 · #BEE1F4

Benjamin Moore

Skylark 778

ΔE 2 · #B5DCEB

Valspar

Clear Blue Sky 4007-9A

ΔE 2 · #BCDBED

PPG

Ariel 1237-3

ΔE 3 · #AED7EA

Sherwin-Williams

Something Blue SW6800

ΔE 3.2 · #B0D6E6

Vista Paint

Blooming Blue K-141

ΔE 3.5 · #BBD7E7

Dunn-Edwards

Glacier Point DE5785

ΔE 3.5 · #B3D8E5

Kilz

Pool Party RD200-02

ΔE 3.6 · #ADD8EE

Hallman-Lindsay

Empress Lila 636

ΔE 3.8 · #C4DEED

IKEA

IKEA083 83

ΔE 4.4 · #B6DCE6

Colorhouse

Sprout .03 Sprout-03

ΔE 7.5 · #CCDCE7

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 8.4 · #BCCEE6

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 12.3 · #A1C5C8

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 12.9 · #87C8D7

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 15.2 · #D7D7D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

69/100

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

#B9DEF0

#F0CAB7

Analogous

#B7F0E6

#B9DEF0

#B7C1F0

Triadic

#B9DEF0

#F0B7DD

#DDF0B7

Split-Complementary

#B9DEF0

#F0B7C1

#F0E6B7

Tetradic

#B9DEF0

#E6B7F0

#F0CAB7

#C1F0B7

Monochromatic

#39A1D5

#78BFE2

#B9DEF0

#EAF5FB

Rectangle

#B9DEF0

#CAB7F0

#F0CAB7

#DDF0B7

Compound

#B9DEF0

#B7C1F0

#F0CAB7

#F0E6B7

Variations

Lighter

#C6E4F3

#D7EAF3

#E9F2F7

Darker

#6FBDE4

#2190C8

#115576

Saturation

#CBD6DC

#B7DDF0

#B0E0F7

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

1.42:1

Fail

vs Black

14.77:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B9DEF0

#CCD4F1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B9DEF0

#D8D8EE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B9DEF0

#B8E0DD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Fountains of Budapest 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

focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#CAD3CF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B9DEF0

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7D8F3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EBED

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.

#DDA68A

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: #B9DEF0;

CSS — background

background-color: #B9DEF0;

CSS Variable

--color-fountains-of-budapest: #B9DEF0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fountains-of-budapest': '#B9DEF0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B9DEF0] text-[#B9DEF0]

SCSS

$fountains-of-budapest: #B9DEF0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B9DEF0?

#B9DEF0 is Fountains of Budapest, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #B9DEF0 warm or cool?

Fountains of Budapest reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Fountains of Budapest?

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

What colors pair well with Fountains of Budapest?

Fountains of Budapest 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 Fountains of Budapest?

You can download Fountains of Budapest 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 Fountains of Budapest?

The hex code is #B9DEF0. In RGB it's 185, 222, 240, and in HSL it's 200°, 65%, 83%.

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