BLUES

Shimmer

#88C7E9

RGB 136, 199, 233 · HSL 201°, 69%, 72% · CMYK 42, 15, 0, 9

Shimmer is #88C7E9 in HEX — rgb(136, 199, 233), hsl(201°, 69%, 72%), cmyk(42%, 15%, 0%, 9%).

Shimmer pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 201°, 69%, 72%. 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#88C7E9

RGB136, 199, 233

HSL201°, 69%, 72%

HSV201°, 42%, 91%

CMYK42, 15, 0, 9

Decimal8964073

CSS RGBrgb(136, 199, 233)

CSS HSLhsl(201, 69%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Billow 4008-9C

ΔE 0.9 · #87C5E6

Vista Paint

Lupe's Lake K-148

ΔE 1.5 · #86C3E4

Dulux

Fish Pond S35G1

ΔE 2 · #86CBED

PPG

Horizon Haze 1237-4

ΔE 2.4 · #80C1E2

Behr

Colorado Springs 570D-4

ΔE 2.8 · #85C2E0

Dunn-Edwards

Below Zero DE5835

ΔE 2.9 · #87CDED

Sherwin-Williams

Undercool SW6957

ΔE 3.3 · #7FC3E1

Benjamin Moore

Aquarius 788

ΔE 3.6 · #7CBEE2

Hallman-Lindsay

Watery Sea 638

ΔE 5 · #88BFE7

Kilz

Washed Away RD180-02

ΔE 7.4 · #91BAD6

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 7.9 · #7AC2D8

IKEA

IKEA085 85

ΔE 8.3 · #9FC1DF

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 10.6 · #87C8D7

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 14.2 · #A1B8CA

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 15.5 · #B4CBD9

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 19.8 · #7FB5B5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#88C7E9

#E9A986

Analogous

#86E9DA

#88C7E9

#8695E9

Triadic

#88C7E9

#E986C6

#C6E986

Split-Complementary

#88C7E9

#E98695

#E9DA86

Tetradic

#88C7E9

#DA86E9

#E9A986

#95E986

Monochromatic

#2181B5

#46A8DD

#88C7E9

#C7E5F5

#E9F5FB

Rectangle

#88C7E9

#A986E9

#E9A986

#C6E986

Compound

#88C7E9

#8695E9

#E9A986

#E9DA86

Variations

Lighter

#9ED2ED

#BBDCED

#DAEAF2

Darker

#45AAE1

#187CB2

#0C4969

Saturation

#A9BCC6

#86C6E9

#7BCAF4

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

1.84:1

Fail

vs Black

11.39:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#88C7E9

#A9B9EB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#88C7E9

#BEBEE5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#88C7E9

#85CCC6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Shimmer 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

#A5C2CA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#88C7E9

Daylight 5500K

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

#93C7EE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EBED

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.

#D68B62

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: #88C7E9;

CSS — background

background-color: #88C7E9;

CSS Variable

--color-shimmer: #88C7E9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shimmer': '#88C7E9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#88C7E9] text-[#88C7E9]

SCSS

$shimmer: #88C7E9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #88C7E9?

#88C7E9 is Shimmer, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #88C7E9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Shimmer?

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

What colors pair well with Shimmer?

Shimmer 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 Shimmer?

You can download Shimmer 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 Shimmer?

The hex code is #88C7E9. In RGB it's 136, 199, 233, and in HSL it's 201°, 69%, 72%.

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