BLUES

Cherenkov Radiation

#22BBFF

RGB 34, 187, 255 · HSL 198°, 100%, 57% · CMYK 87, 27, 0, 0

Cherenkov Radiation is #22BBFF in HEX — rgb(34, 187, 255), hsl(198°, 100%, 57%), cmyk(87%, 27%, 0%, 0%).

Cherenkov Radiation pulls into the mid-tone end of the blues spectrum — HSL 198°, 100%, 57%. 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#22BBFF

RGB34, 187, 255

HSL198°, 100%, 57%

HSV198°, 87%, 100%

CMYK87, 27, 0, 0

Decimal2276351

CSS RGBrgb(34, 187, 255)

CSS HSLhsl(198, 100%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Perfect Sky P510-5

ΔE 8.2 · #4CB4FF

Dulux

High Blue S35H3 · SB8D5

ΔE 11.4 · #4CADDF

Dunn-Edwards

Sanctuary Spa DE5843

ΔE 12.8 · #66B2E4

Benjamin Moore

Rocky 2066-40

ΔE 13.1 · #1098D9

PPG

Windjammer 1241-4

ΔE 14 · #62A5DF

Hallman-Lindsay

Acapulco Dive 639

ΔE 14.4 · #65A7DD

Valspar

Blue Burst 4008-10B

ΔE 14.7 · #3097D0

Vista Paint

City of Atlantis K-131

ΔE 15.3 · #6CA8DE

Kilz

Serene Stream RD240-02

ΔE 16.4 · #40A4CE

Sherwin-Williams

Dynamic Blue SW6958

ΔE 17 · #0192C6

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 20.4 · #599EC4

RAL

Light Blue 5012

ΔE 22.8 · #3B83BD

Kobra

Blue 29

ΔE 23 · #1882B4

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 26.2 · #7AC2D8

IKEA

IKEA085 85

ΔE 27.6 · #9FC1DF

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 36.8 · #B4CBD9

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#22BBFF

#FF6524

Analogous

#24FFD3

#22BBFF

#2450FF

Triadic

#22BBFF

#FF24BD

#BDFF24

Split-Complementary

#22BBFF

#FF2450

#FFD324

Tetradic

#22BBFF

#D324FF

#FF6524

#50FF24

Monochromatic

#00608A

#0096D6

#22BBFF

#70D4FF

#BDEBFF

Rectangle

#22BBFF

#6524FF

#FF6524

#BDFF24

Compound

#22BBFF

#2450FF

#FF6524

#FFD324

Variations

Lighter

#50CAFF

#85D4F5

#BEE3F3

Darker

#00A3E9

#0070A0

#00415D

Saturation

#709FB2

#24BDFF

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

2.18:1

Fail

vs Black

9.62:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#22BBFF

#80A5FF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#22BBFF

#ACACF8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#22BBFF

#00C6BB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Cherenkov Radiation 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

#59B9DA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#22BBFF

Daylight 5500K

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

#46BEFF

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.

#DE5419

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: #22BBFF;

CSS — background

background-color: #22BBFF;

CSS Variable

--color-cherenkov-radiation: #22BBFF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cherenkov-radiation': '#22BBFF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#22BBFF] text-[#22BBFF]

SCSS

$cherenkov-radiation: #22BBFF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #22BBFF?

#22BBFF is Cherenkov Radiation, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #22BBFF warm or cool?

Cherenkov Radiation reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Cherenkov Radiation?

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

What colors pair well with Cherenkov Radiation?

Cherenkov Radiation 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 Cherenkov Radiation?

You can download Cherenkov Radiation 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 Cherenkov Radiation?

The hex code is #22BBFF. In RGB it's 34, 187, 255, and in HSL it's 198°, 100%, 57%.

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