BLUES

Blue Charm

#82C2DB

RGB 130, 194, 219 · HSL 197°, 55%, 68% · CMYK 41, 11, 0, 14

Blue Charm is #82C2DB in HEX — rgb(130, 194, 219), hsl(197°, 55%, 68%), cmyk(41%, 11%, 0%, 14%).

Blue Charm pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 197°, 55%, 68%. 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#82C2DB

RGB130, 194, 219

HSL197°, 55%, 68%

HSV197°, 41%, 86%

CMYK41, 11, 0, 14

Decimal8569563

CSS RGBrgb(130, 194, 219)

CSS HSLhsl(197, 55%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Aquarium 2058-50

ΔE 0.9 · #81C0D8

Sherwin-Williams

Sky Fall SW9049

ΔE 1.8 · #89C6DF

Dunn-Edwards

Winter Chime DE5828

ΔE 2.1 · #83C7DF

Dulux

Blue Charm S34D1

ΔE 2.2 · #82C5DB

Valspar

Water Fountain 5001-10A

ΔE 2.5 · #7FBCD7

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 3 · #7AC2D8

Behr

Colorado Springs 570D-4

ΔE 3 · #85C2E0

Vista Paint

Skyway K-187

ΔE 3.8 · #76BED3

PPG

Horizon Haze 1237-4

ΔE 4.4 · #80C1E2

Hallman-Lindsay

Lasting Thoughts 659

ΔE 5.3 · #72C7E3

Kilz

Mountain Creek RE260-01

ΔE 5.5 · #77C7DB

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 5.9 · #87C8D7

IKEA

IKEA119 119

ΔE 7.3 · #9BC2D8

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 12.5 · #A1B8CA

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 14.2 · #B4CBD9

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 14.6 · #7FB5B5

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

#82C2DB

#DA9A81

Analogous

#81DAC7

#82C2DB

#8194DA

Triadic

#82C2DB

#DA81C1

#C1DA81

Split-Complementary

#82C2DB

#DA8194

#DAC781

Tetradic

#82C2DB

#C781DA

#DA9A81

#94DA81

Monochromatic

#2C7896

#45A4C9

#82C2DB

#BCDEEB

#EBF5F9

Rectangle

#82C2DB

#9A81DA

#DA9A81

#C1DA81

Compound

#82C2DB

#8194DA

#DA9A81

#DAC781

Variations

Lighter

#9ACDE2

#B7D8E5

#D7E7ED

Darker

#48A8CE

#267899

#14475B

Saturation

#A0B3BB

#81C1DA

#6EC9ED

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

1.96:1

Fail

vs Black

10.69:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#82C2DB

#A5B2DD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#82C2DB

#B9B9D8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#82C2DB

#81C5C1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Blue Charm 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

#A1BEBF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#82C2DB

Daylight 5500K

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

#8EC3E4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EBED

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.

#C67E61

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: #82C2DB;

CSS — background

background-color: #82C2DB;

CSS Variable

--color-blue-charm: #82C2DB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue-charm': '#82C2DB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#82C2DB] text-[#82C2DB]

SCSS

$blue-charm: #82C2DB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #82C2DB?

#82C2DB is Blue Charm, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #82C2DB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blue Charm?

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

What colors pair well with Blue Charm?

Blue Charm 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 Blue Charm?

You can download Blue Charm 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 Blue Charm?

The hex code is #82C2DB. In RGB it's 130, 194, 219, and in HSL it's 197°, 55%, 68%.

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