BLUES

Rocky Mountain Sky

#0F97D8

RGB 15, 151, 216 · HSL 199°, 87%, 45% · CMYK 93, 30, 0, 15

Rocky Mountain Sky is #0F97D8 in HEX — rgb(15, 151, 216), hsl(199°, 87%, 45%), cmyk(93%, 30%, 0%, 15%).

Rocky Mountain Sky pulls into the mid-tone end of the blues spectrum — HSL 199°, 87%, 45%. 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#0F97D8

RGB15, 151, 216

HSL199°, 87%, 45%

HSV199°, 93%, 85%

CMYK93, 30, 0, 15

Decimal1021912

CSS RGBrgb(15, 151, 216)

CSS HSLhsl(199, 87%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Rocky2066-40

ΔE 0.4 · #1098D9

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Dunn-Edwards

Splish SplashDE5844

ΔE 4.4 · #3194CE

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Valspar

Blue Burst4008-10B

ΔE 4.7 · #3097D0

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Behr

Celebration BlueMQ4-57

ΔE 4.9 · #008DC8

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PPG

Newport Blue1240-6

ΔE 5.4 · #1C8AC9

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Dulux

Water RacewayS35H5 · SB8D7

ΔE 5.5 · #0089C7

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Vista Paint

Breathtaking BlueK-130

ΔE 8 · #569AD7

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Sherwin-Williams

Dynamic BlueSW6958

ΔE 8 · #0192C6

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RAL

Light Blue5012

ΔE 10.2 · #3B83BD

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Kilz

Hero BlueRD280-02

ΔE 10.3 · #1898C8

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Kobra

Blue29

ΔE 11.3 · #1882B4

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Hallman-Lindsay

Acapulco Dive639

ΔE 11.6 · #65A7DD

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Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue280

ΔE 16.3 · #599EC4

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IKEA

IKEA128128

ΔE 19 · #4A72B0

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Dutch Boy

Blue SeaVS-9451

ΔE 26.1 · #2D61AD

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Colorhouse

Dream .06Dream-06

ΔE 35.1 · #0E707B

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#0F97D8

#D74E0F

Analogous

#0FD7B2

#0F97D8

#0F34D7

Triadic

#0F97D8

#D70F97

#97D70F

Split-Complementary

#0F97D8

#D70F34

#D7B20F

Tetradic

#0F97D8

#B20FD7

#D74E0F

#34D70F

Monochromatic

#053248

#0A658F

#0F97D8

#40BAF2

#88D4F7

Rectangle

#0F97D8

#4E0FD7

#D74E0F

#97D70F

Compound

#0F97D8

#0F34D7

#D74E0F

#D7B20F

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Rocky Mountain Sky run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #E2F5FD

Tint #A8DFF9

Tint #6ECAF5

Tint #33B5F1

Base #0F97D8

Shade #0C7CAF

Shade #096088

Shade #074461

Shade #042839

Variations

Lighter

#2DB3F0

#6DC2E9

#B0D9EC

Darker

#087BB0

#03557C

#003249

Saturation

#557E91

#0F97D7

#079ADE

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

3.26:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.44:1

Deuteranopia

#0F97D8

#6286D9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#0F97D8

#8B8BD1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#0F97D8

#00A298

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Rocky Mountain Sky 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

#4B9EBD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#0F97D8

Daylight 5500K

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

#38A3E1

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.

#AA4719

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 · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

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: #0F97D8;

CSS — background

background-color: #0F97D8;

CSS Variable

--color-rocky-mountain-sky: #0F97D8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rocky-mountain-sky': '#0F97D8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#0F97D8] text-[#0F97D8]

SCSS

$rocky-mountain-sky: #0F97D8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #0F97D8?

#0F97D8 is Rocky Mountain Sky, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #0F97D8 warm or cool?

Rocky Mountain Sky reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Rocky Mountain Sky?

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

What colors pair well with Rocky Mountain Sky?

Rocky Mountain Sky 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 Rocky Mountain Sky?

You can download Rocky Mountain Sky 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 Rocky Mountain Sky?

The hex code is #0F97D8. In RGB it's 15, 151, 216, and in HSL it's 199°, 87%, 45%.

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