BLUES

Modern Blue

#BBD1E8

RGB 187, 209, 232 · HSL 211°, 49%, 82% · CMYK 19, 10, 0, 9

Modern Blue is #BBD1E8 in HEX — rgb(187, 209, 232), hsl(211°, 49%, 82%), cmyk(19%, 10%, 0%, 9%).

Modern Blue pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 211°, 49%, 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#BBD1E8

RGB187, 209, 232

HSL211°, 49%, 82%

HSV211°, 19%, 91%

CMYK19, 10, 0, 9

Decimal12308968

CSS RGBrgb(187, 209, 232)

CSS HSLhsl(211, 49%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Modern Blue C-607

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Modern Blue 608

ΔE 0.6 · #BAD1E9

Behr

Hyacinth Tint 590E-3

ΔE 0.9 · #BBD3EA

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 1.7 · #BCCEE6

Dulux

Melt Ice S38G1

ΔE 2 · #B4CDE3

Kilz

Blues Scale RC240-02

ΔE 2.1 · #B8CDE1

Valspar

Utterly Blue 4006-7B

ΔE 2.1 · #B6CCE5

Benjamin Moore

Windmill 2067-60

ΔE 2.3 · #BDD3EE

PPG

Touch Of Blue 1242-2

ΔE 3.4 · #C2D7E9

Dunn-Edwards

Drenched Rain DE5883

ΔE 3.6 · #C1D1E2

Sherwin-Williams

Wondrous Blue SW6807

ΔE 4 · #B8CDDD

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 5.4 · #B4CBD9

IKEA

IKEA052 52

ΔE 5.6 · #B3C4D5

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 9.6 · #A1B8CA

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 14.1 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 14.3 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#BBD1E8

#E8D2BB

Analogous

#BBE7E8

#BBD1E8

#BBBBE8

Triadic

#BBD1E8

#E8BBD0

#D0E8BB

Split-Complementary

#BBD1E8

#E8BBBB

#E7E8BB

Tetradic

#BBD1E8

#E8BBE7

#E8D2BB

#BBE8BB

Monochromatic

#4983C1

#82A9D4

#BBD1E8

#ECF2F8

Rectangle

#BBD1E8

#D2BBE8

#E8D2BB

#D0E8BB

Compound

#BBD1E8

#BBBBE8

#E8D2BB

#E7E8BB

Variations

Lighter

#C8DAEC

#D8E3EF

#E9EFF4

Darker

#7AA6D4

#3571B1

#1D4269

Saturation

#CAD1D8

#BBD0E8

#AFD0F3

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

1.57:1

Fail

vs Black

13.40:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BBD1E8

#C4CCE9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BBD1E8

#CDCDE5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BBD1E8

#B9D5D1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Modern 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

#CCC9C9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BBD1E8

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9CEED

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EBEC

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.

#D2B392

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: #BBD1E8;

CSS — background

background-color: #BBD1E8;

CSS Variable

--color-modern-blue: #BBD1E8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'modern-blue': '#BBD1E8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BBD1E8] text-[#BBD1E8]

SCSS

$modern-blue: #BBD1E8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BBD1E8?

#BBD1E8 is Modern Blue, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #BBD1E8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Modern Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Modern Blue?

Modern 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 Modern Blue?

You can download Modern 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 Modern Blue?

The hex code is #BBD1E8. In RGB it's 187, 209, 232, and in HSL it's 211°, 49%, 82%.

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