BLUES

New Born's Eyes

#8FAFBF

RGB 143, 175, 191 · HSL 200°, 27%, 65% · CMYK 25, 8, 0, 25

New Born's Eyes is #8FAFBF in HEX — rgb(143, 175, 191), hsl(200°, 27%, 65%), cmyk(25%, 8%, 0%, 25%).

New Born's Eyes pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 200°, 27%, 65%. 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#8FAFBF

RGB143, 175, 191

HSL200°, 27%, 65%

HSV200°, 25%, 75%

CMYK25, 8, 0, 25

Decimal9416639

CSS RGBrgb(143, 175, 191)

CSS HSLhsl(200, 27%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

New1663

ΔE 0.4 · #90B0C0

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Dulux

Pool BarS35B2

ΔE 0.9 · #8FADBD

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Behr

AtmosphereQE-51

ΔE 1.6 · #89ADBD

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Dutch Boy

Blue WingsVS-9402

ΔE 2.2 · #8AB1C2

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Sherwin-Williams

RespiteSW6514

ΔE 2.3 · #97B4C3

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Kilz

Abstract IdeaRD270-01

ΔE 3 · #8EAAB6

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Vista Paint

Maracay BayK-163

ΔE 3.1 · #94AFBA

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Valspar

Lucy Blue5001-5C

ΔE 3.1 · #8BADB8

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Hallman-Lindsay

Chicago Skyline631

ΔE 3.3 · #96ADBA

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PPG

Dresden Dream1155-5

ΔE 3.6 · #8EA7B9

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IKEA

IKEA08484

ΔE 4.8 · #83AAC1

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Dunn-Edwards

Anchors AwayDE5814

ΔE 4.9 · #9EBBCD

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Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue89

ΔE 5.1 · #A1B8CA

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Colorhouse

Water .04Water-04

ΔE 9.5 · #9FB4B4

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RAL

Window Grey7040

ΔE 10.6 · #9DA1AA

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Kobra

Blue27

ΔE 12.3 · #87C8D7

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

#8FAFBF

#BE9E8E

Analogous

#8EBEB6

#8FAFBF

#8E96BE

Triadic

#8FAFBF

#BE8EAE

#AEBE8E

Split-Complementary

#8FAFBF

#BE8E96

#BEB68E

Tetradic

#8FAFBF

#B68EBE

#BE9E8E

#96BE8E

Monochromatic

#416171

#5D8BA2

#8FAFBF

#BED1DA

#EFF3F6

Rectangle

#8FAFBF

#9E8EBE

#BE9E8E

#AEBE8E

Compound

#8FAFBF

#8E96BE

#BE9E8E

#BEB68E

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of New Born's Eyes 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 #ECF1F4

Tint #D4E0E6

Tint #BDCFD9

Tint #A5BFCB

Base #8FAFBF

Shade #638FA5

Shade #486B7D

Shade #2F4652

Shade #162127

Variations

Lighter

#A4BECB

#BDCED6

#DAE2E6

Darker

#6290A7

#406476

#253B46

Saturation

#9FA8AD

#8EAEBE

#6DB9DE

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

2.32:1

Fail

vs Black

9.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#8FAFBF

#9FA7C0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8FAFBF

#AAAABD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8FAFBF

#8EB1AE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

New Born's Eyes 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

#ABB0AA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8FAFBF

Daylight 5500K

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

#98B5CF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEC

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.

#A98370

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 · Trim · Soft 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: #8FAFBF;

CSS — background

background-color: #8FAFBF;

CSS Variable

--color-new-born's-eyes: #8FAFBF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'new-born's-eyes': '#8FAFBF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8FAFBF] text-[#8FAFBF]

SCSS

$new-born's-eyes: #8FAFBF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8FAFBF?

#8FAFBF is New Born's Eyes, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #8FAFBF warm or cool?

New Born's Eyes reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with New Born's Eyes?

New Born's Eyes works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with New Born's Eyes?

New Born's Eyes 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 New Born's Eyes?

You can download New Born's Eyes 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 New Born's Eyes?

The hex code is #8FAFBF. In RGB it's 143, 175, 191, and in HSL it's 200°, 27%, 65%.

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