BLUES

Faded

#98C4E0

RGB 152, 196, 224 · HSL 203°, 54%, 74% · CMYK 32, 12, 0, 12

Faded is #98C4E0 in HEX — rgb(152, 196, 224), hsl(203°, 54%, 74%), cmyk(32%, 12%, 0%, 12%).

Faded pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 203°, 54%, 74%. 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#98C4E0

RGB152, 196, 224

HSL203°, 54%, 74%

HSV203°, 32%, 88%

CMYK32, 12, 0, 12

Decimal10011872

CSS RGBrgb(152, 196, 224)

CSS HSLhsl(203, 54%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Summer CC-786

Exact match

Vista Paint

Make a Splash K-140

ΔE 1.1 · #98C2DF

Dunn-Edwards

January Frost DE5849

ΔE 1.5 · #99C1DC

Behr

Aerial View S530-3

ΔE 2 · #A0C7E3

PPG

Windsor Way 1239-3

ΔE 2.1 · #9FC9E4

Dulux

Sleeping Easy S38H2

ΔE 2.5 · #98BFDD

IKEA

IKEA085 85

ΔE 3.4 · #9FC1DF

Valspar

Breezy 4007-7C

ΔE 3.4 · #A3C4E0

Kilz

Washed Away RD180-02

ΔE 3.6 · #91BAD6

Sherwin-Williams

Porch Ceiling SW9063

ΔE 3.6 · #9BC8DE

Hallman-Lindsay

Bluette 616

ΔE 4 · #9EBED8

Dutch Boy

John's Blue DCP-0617

ΔE 7.6 · #97B2CD

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 8.6 · #A1B8CA

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 10.1 · #87C8D7

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 10.2 · #B4CBD9

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 17.6 · #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

#98C4E0

#E1B499

Analogous

#99E1D8

#98C4E0

#99A1E1

Triadic

#98C4E0

#E199C5

#C5E199

Split-Complementary

#98C4E0

#E199A1

#E1D899

Tetradic

#98C4E0

#D899E1

#E1B499

#A1E199

Monochromatic

#347EAD

#5EA4CF

#98C4E0

#D4E6F2

#EBF4F9

Rectangle

#98C4E0

#B499E1

#E1B499

#C5E199

Compound

#98C4E0

#99A1E1

#E1B499

#E1D899

Variations

Lighter

#ADD1E7

#C5DBE9

#DFEAF1

Darker

#5CA5D2

#2A76A5

#174562

Saturation

#B2BFC7

#99C5E1

#8AC9F0

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

1.86:1

Fail

vs Black

11.31:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#98C4E0

#AEBAE1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#98C4E0

#BDBDDD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#98C4E0

#96C8C4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Faded 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

#B1C0C3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#98C4E0

Daylight 5500K

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

#9FC5E7

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.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#CC9675

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: #98C4E0;

CSS — background

background-color: #98C4E0;

CSS Variable

--color-faded: #98C4E0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'faded': '#98C4E0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#98C4E0] text-[#98C4E0]

SCSS

$faded: #98C4E0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #98C4E0?

#98C4E0 is Faded, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #98C4E0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Faded?

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

What colors pair well with Faded?

Faded 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 Faded?

You can download Faded 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 Faded?

The hex code is #98C4E0. In RGB it's 152, 196, 224, and in HSL it's 203°, 54%, 74%.

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