BLUES
Winter Lake
#9CADB7
Winter Lake pulls into the delicate end of the blues spectrum — HSL 202°, 16%, 66%. The low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality, and the hue reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms. Reads best alongside soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Winter Lake 2129-50
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms
Best Uses
main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces
Pairs With
soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #9CADB7?
#9CADB7 is Winter Lake, a light blue with a cool undertone.
Is #9CADB7 warm or cool?
Winter Lake reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Winter Lake?
Winter Lake works well in bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.
What colors pair well with Winter Lake?
Winter Lake pairs naturally with soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Winter Lake?
You can download Winter Lake 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 RGB value of #9CADB7?
#9CADB7 converts to RGB 156, 173, 183.