BLUES

Bali Blue

#A1B4BF

RGB 161, 180, 191 · HSL 202°, 19%, 69% · CMYK 16, 6, 0, 25

Bali Blue is #A1B4BF in HEX — rgb(161, 180, 191), hsl(202°, 19%, 69%), cmyk(16%, 6%, 0%, 25%).

Bali Blue pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 202°, 19%, 69%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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.

HEX#A1B4BF
RGB161, 180, 191
HSL202°, 19%, 69%
HSV202°, 16%, 75%
CMYK16, 6, 0, 25
Decimal10597567
CSS RGBrgb(161, 180, 191)
CSS HSLhsl(202, 19%, 69%)

Vista Paint

Bali BlueK-797

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Faded FlaxflowerSW9146

ΔE 1.1 · #9EB4C0

PPG

Peace10-28

ΔE 1.2 · #A2B2BD

Hallman-Lindsay

Indian Tears504

ΔE 1.4 · #9EB0BB

Benjamin Moore

EarlyCC-818

ΔE 1.6 · #9CB2BC

Dulux

SensitivityS37B2

ΔE 1.8 · #A1B1BE

Dunn-Edwards

Overcast SkyDE5821

ΔE 1.9 · #A7B8C4

Valspar

Palisade Blue4006-3B

ΔE 2.2 · #A5B8C6

Behr

Rainy SidewalkHDC-CT-24

ΔE 2.3 · #9BB0BE

Kilz

Beach WaterRE150-01

ΔE 3.1 · #A5BAC1

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue89

ΔE 4.2 · #A1B8CA

IKEA

IKEA155155

ΔE 4.6 · #AAB1B8

Dutch Boy

Dusky MoodDCP-1318

ΔE 5 · #A6ACB8

Colorhouse

Water .04Water-04

ΔE 6.1 · #9FB4B4

RAL

Window Grey7040

ΔE 8 · #9DA1AA

Kobra

Grey42

ΔE 13.4 · #889099

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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.

Complementary

#A1B4BF
#BFACA1

Analogous

#A1BFBB
#A1B4BF
#A1A5BF

Triadic

#A1B4BF
#BFA1B4
#B4BFA1

Split-Complementary

#A1B4BF
#BFA1A5
#BFBBA1

Tetradic

#A1B4BF
#BBA1BF
#BFACA1
#A5BFA1

Monochromatic

#516876
#7390A0
#A1B4BF
#CED8DE
#F0F3F5

Rectangle

#A1B4BF
#ACA1BF
#BFACA1
#B4BFA1

Compound

#A1B4BF
#A1A5BF
#BFACA1
#BFBBA1

Shades and tints of Bali Blue 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 #EDF0F3
Tint #DAE1E6
Tint #C7D2D9
Tint #B4C3CC
Base #A1B4BF
Shade #7691A2
Shade #546D7B
Shade #364650
Shade #192024

Lighter

#B4C3CC
#C8D2D7
#E0E4E7

Darker

#7693A4
#4D6675
#2C3C45

Saturation

#ABB1B4
#A1B4BF
#81BCDF

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

Aa

vs White

2.14:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

9.80:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A1B4BF
#AAAFC0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A1B4BF
#B1B1BE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A1B4BF
#A1B5B4

Original → Simulated

Focused · Cooling

Bali 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
focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth
#B8B4AA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A1B4BF

Daylight 5500K

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

#A5B9CF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

#EAEBEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#B08F7B

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.

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.

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

CSS — color
color: #A1B4BF;
CSS — background
background-color: #A1B4BF;
CSS Variable
--color-bali-blue: #A1B4BF;
Tailwind v3 — config
colors: { 'bali-blue': '#A1B4BF' }
Tailwind — arbitrary
bg-[#A1B4BF] text-[#A1B4BF]
SCSS
$bali-blue: #A1B4BF;
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What color is #A1B4BF?

#A1B4BF is Bali Blue, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #A1B4BF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bali Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Bali Blue?

Bali 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 Bali Blue?

You can download Bali 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 Bali Blue?

The hex code is #A1B4BF. In RGB it's 161, 180, 191, and in HSL it's 202°, 19%, 69%.

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