BLUES

Blue

#BABCDE

RGB 186, 188, 222 · HSL 237°, 35%, 80% · CMYK 16, 15, 0, 13

Blue is #BABCDE in HEX — rgb(186, 188, 222), hsl(237°, 35%, 80%), cmyk(16%, 15%, 0%, 13%).

Blue pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 237°, 35%, 80%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#BABCDE

RGB186, 188, 222

HSL237°, 35%, 80%

HSV237°, 16%, 87%

CMYK16, 15, 0, 13

Decimal12238046

CSS RGBrgb(186, 188, 222)

CSS HSLhsl(237, 35%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Light Lavender S43G2

ΔE 0.9 · #BCBCDD

Behr

Virtuous Violet BIC-07

ΔE 1.9 · #B7B9DE

Vista Paint

Pretty Posie C-1259

ΔE 2.3 · #BCBCE2

Hallman-Lindsay

Pretty Posie 1260

ΔE 2.8 · #BCBDE4

Valspar

Iris Moon 4004-9C

ΔE 3.2 · #C1C5E6

Kilz

Periwinkle Bloom RB170-02

ΔE 3.7 · #B2BAD7

PPG

Purple Dragon 1247-4

ΔE 4 · #C6BEDD

Benjamin Moore

Oriental 1418

ΔE 4.1 · #B5BEDA

Dunn-Edwards

Playful Purple DE5947

ΔE 4.2 · #BFB9D5

Sherwin-Williams

Wisteria SW6822

ΔE 4.5 · #BDB4D4

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 6.6 · #B7B1DC

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 9.5 · #BCCEE6

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 10.8 · #D2CBDD

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 12 · #A1B8CA

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 13.5 · #E3DBF2

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 17.2 · #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

#BABCDE

#DEDCBA

Analogous

#BACEDE

#BABCDE

#CABADE

Triadic

#BABCDE

#DEBABC

#BCDEBA

Split-Complementary

#BABCDE

#DECABA

#CEDEBA

Tetradic

#BABCDE

#DEBACE

#DEDCBA

#BADECA

Monochromatic

#5357AC

#878AC5

#BABCDE

#EEEEF7

Rectangle

#BABCDE

#DCBADE

#DEDCBA

#BCDEBA

Compound

#BABCDE

#CABADE

#DEDCBA

#CEDEBA

Variations

Lighter

#C8C9E4

#D7D8EA

#E9E9F2

Darker

#8185C5

#45499B

#272A5C

Saturation

#C7C7D1

#BABCDE

#AAADEE

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

1.85:1

Fail

vs Black

11.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BABCDE

#B5BFDF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BABCDE

#BCBCDA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BABCDE

#B7C2BE

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

#CBBAC2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BABCDE

Daylight 5500K

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

#B8BFE6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9E9EC

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.

#C6C395

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) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

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 is adequate.

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: #BABCDE;

CSS — background

background-color: #BABCDE;

CSS Variable

--color-blue: #BABCDE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue': '#BABCDE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BABCDE] text-[#BABCDE]

SCSS

$blue: #BABCDE;

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#AFAFCB · ΔE 5.7

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#A7B1CC · ΔE 6.7

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#AAB0DB · ΔE 6.8

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#BDC5DC · ΔE 6.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BABCDE?

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

Is #BABCDE 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 #BABCDE. In RGB it's 186, 188, 222, and in HSL it's 237°, 35%, 80%.

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