BLUES

Candid Blue

#6CC3E0

RGB 108, 195, 224 · HSL 195°, 65%, 65% · CMYK 52, 13, 0, 12

Candid Blue is #6CC3E0 in HEX — rgb(108, 195, 224), hsl(195°, 65%, 65%), cmyk(52%, 13%, 0%, 12%).

Candid Blue pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 195°, 65%, 65%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#6CC3E0

RGB108, 195, 224

HSL195°, 65%, 65%

HSV195°, 52%, 88%

CMYK52, 13, 0, 12

Decimal7128032

CSS RGBrgb(108, 195, 224)

CSS HSLhsl(195, 65%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Mizu S34H1

ΔE 1.3 · #70C5E0

Hallman-Lindsay

Lasting Thoughts 659

ΔE 1.6 · #72C7E3

Vista Paint

Lasting Thoughts C-658

ΔE 2.1 · #73C6E0

Benjamin Moore

Pool 2059-50

ΔE 2.5 · #77C5E3

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 4.7 · #7AC2D8

Sherwin-Williams

Undercool SW6957

ΔE 4.8 · #7FC3E1

Kilz

Mountain Creek RE260-01

ΔE 5.2 · #77C7DB

Dunn-Edwards

Winter Chime DE5828

ΔE 5.3 · #83C7DF

Valspar

Fiesta Blue 5003-10A

ΔE 5.4 · #7BC5D9

Behr

Mirror Lake M520-4

ΔE 5.6 · #78C5EA

PPG

Horizon Haze 1237-4

ΔE 6.2 · #80C1E2

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 7.1 · #4EB3CD

IKEA

IKEA119 119

ΔE 12.9 · #9BC2D8

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 14.9 · #599EC4

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 17.4 · #7FB5B5

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 19.6 · #B4CBD9

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

#6CC3E0

#E0896C

Analogous

#6CE0C3

#6CC3E0

#6C89E0

Triadic

#6CC3E0

#E06CC3

#C3E06C

Split-Complementary

#6CC3E0

#E06C89

#E0C36C

Tetradic

#6CC3E0

#C36CE0

#E0896C

#89E06C

Monochromatic

#1F7693

#2DA9D2

#6CC3E0

#ABDDED

#EAF6FB

Rectangle

#6CC3E0

#896CE0

#E0896C

#C3E06C

Compound

#6CC3E0

#6C89E0

#E0896C

#E0C36C

Variations

Lighter

#89CFE6

#ACD8E7

#D2E7EE

Darker

#31AED8

#1A7C9C

#0D495D

Saturation

#94AEB7

#6CC3E0

#5CCBEF

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

2.00:1

Fail

vs Black

10.52:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#6CC3E0

#9FAFE2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6CC3E0

#B8B8DD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6CC3E0

#6BC7C1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Candid 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

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How it looks under different light

#90BFC3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6CC3E0

Daylight 5500K

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

#7EC4E7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8ECED

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.

#CC6D4E

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: #6CC3E0;

CSS — background

background-color: #6CC3E0;

CSS Variable

--color-candid-blue: #6CC3E0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'candid-blue': '#6CC3E0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6CC3E0] text-[#6CC3E0]

SCSS

$candid-blue: #6CC3E0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6CC3E0?

#6CC3E0 is Candid Blue, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #6CC3E0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Candid Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Candid Blue?

Candid 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 Candid Blue?

You can download Candid 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 Candid Blue?

The hex code is #6CC3E0. In RGB it's 108, 195, 224, and in HSL it's 195°, 65%, 65%.

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