BLUES

Blue Java Banana

#C1EBFF

RGB 193, 235, 255 · HSL 199°, 100%, 88% · CMYK 24, 8, 0, 0

Blue Java Banana is #C1EBFF in HEX — rgb(193, 235, 255), hsl(199°, 100%, 88%), cmyk(24%, 8%, 0%, 0%).

Blue Java Banana pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 199°, 100%, 88%. 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#C1EBFF

RGB193, 235, 255

HSL199°, 100%, 88%

HSV199°, 24%, 100%

CMYK24, 8, 0, 0

Decimal12708863

CSS RGBrgb(193, 235, 255)

CSS HSLhsl(199, 100%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Pacific Panorama 570A-3

ΔE 1.3 · #C1E8FC

Dulux

Fish Pond Quarter S35G1Q

ΔE 3.7 · #B7E1F3

Dunn-Edwards

Fresh Water DE5854

ΔE 4.5 · #C6E3F7

Benjamin Moore

Bashful 2065-70

ΔE 5 · #C9E7F4

Valspar

Clear Blue Sky 4007-9A

ΔE 6.1 · #BCDBED

Hallman-Lindsay

Empress Lila 636

ΔE 6.5 · #C4DEED

Vista Paint

Prairie Day K-134

ΔE 6.6 · #C8E0EF

Kilz

Cotton Clouds RD210-01

ΔE 6.6 · #C2E3EC

PPG

Ariel 1237-3

ΔE 7.1 · #AED7EA

Sherwin-Williams

Minor Blue SW6792

ΔE 7.2 · #B7DFE8

IKEA

IKEA083 83

ΔE 7.5 · #B6DCE6

Colorhouse

Dream .01 Dream-01

ΔE 8.3 · #CAE9EE

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 11.8 · #BCCEE6

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 15.7 · #D5DBDB

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 15.8 · #87C8D7

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 17.5 · #D7D7D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

78/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#C1EBFF

#FFD5C2

Analogous

#C2FFF4

#C1EBFF

#C2CDFF

Triadic

#C1EBFF

#FFC2EC

#ECFFC2

Split-Complementary

#C1EBFF

#FFC2CD

#FFF4C2

Tetradic

#C1EBFF

#F4C2FF

#FFD5C2

#CDFFC2

Monochromatic

#29BBFF

#75D3FF

#C1EBFF

#E5F7FF

Rectangle

#C1EBFF

#D5C2FF

#FFD5C2

#ECFFC2

Compound

#C1EBFF

#C2CDFF

#FFD5C2

#FFF4C2

Variations

Lighter

#CEEFFF

#DDF2FC

#EDF7FC

Darker

#68CFFF

#00A9F7

#006290

Saturation

#D7E4EA

#C2ECFF

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

1.27:1

Fail

vs Black

16.59:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C1EBFF

#D7E0FF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C1EBFF

#E5E5FD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C1EBFF

#C0EEEA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Blue Java Banana 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

#D0DDDA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C1EBFF

Daylight 5500K

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

#BDE2FF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E7ECEE

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.

#F2AC8B

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: #C1EBFF;

CSS — background

background-color: #C1EBFF;

CSS Variable

--color-blue-java-banana: #C1EBFF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue-java-banana': '#C1EBFF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C1EBFF] text-[#C1EBFF]

SCSS

$blue-java-banana: #C1EBFF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C1EBFF?

#C1EBFF is Blue Java Banana, a light blue with a cool undertone.

Is #C1EBFF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blue Java Banana?

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

What colors pair well with Blue Java Banana?

Blue Java Banana 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 Java Banana?

You can download Blue Java Banana 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 Java Banana?

The hex code is #C1EBFF. In RGB it's 193, 235, 255, and in HSL it's 199°, 100%, 88%.

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