BLUES

Wavecrest

#A1C4D5

RGB 161, 196, 213 · HSL 200°, 38%, 73% · CMYK 24, 8, 0, 16

Wavecrest is #A1C4D5 in HEX — rgb(161, 196, 213), hsl(200°, 38%, 73%), cmyk(24%, 8%, 0%, 16%).

Wavecrest pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 200°, 38%, 73%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#A1C4D5

RGB161, 196, 213

HSL200°, 38%, 73%

HSV200°, 24%, 84%

CMYK24, 8, 0, 16

Decimal10601685

CSS RGBrgb(161, 196, 213)

CSS HSLhsl(200, 38%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Wavecrest S36C1

Exact match

Vista Paint

Oh Boy! K-157

ΔE 0.9 · #A3C4D6

Kilz

Quiet Blue RE160-02

ΔE 1.8 · #A5C3D2

PPG

Blue Bows 1158-3

ΔE 2.2 · #A4C3D7

Benjamin Moore

Northern 1676 · CC-760

ΔE 2.2 · #A1BFCF

Behr

Perfect Landing S520-3

ΔE 2.6 · #9DC7DB

Sherwin-Williams

Vast Sky SW6506

ΔE 2.7 · #A9C9D7

Hallman-Lindsay

Soft Blue 651

ΔE 2.8 · #A8CCDD

Valspar

Northern Sky Blue 4008-5B

ΔE 3 · #AAC5D3

IKEA

IKEA119 119

ΔE 3 · #9BC2D8

Dunn-Edwards

Anchors Away DE5814

ΔE 3.5 · #9EBBCD

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 5.2 · #B4CBD9

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 5.3 · #A1B8CA

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 7.3 · #8AB1C2

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 9.1 · #87C8D7

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 13.7 · #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

#A1C4D5

#D4B1A0

Analogous

#A0D4CC

#A1C4D5

#A0A9D4

Triadic

#A1C4D5

#D4A0C3

#C3D4A0

Split-Complementary

#A1C4D5

#D4A0A9

#D4CCA0

Tetradic

#A1C4D5

#CCA0D4

#D4B1A0

#A9D4A0

Monochromatic

#447C97

#6BA1BD

#A1C4D5

#D5E4EC

#EDF4F7

Rectangle

#A1C4D5

#B1A0D4

#D4B1A0

#C3D4A0

Compound

#A1C4D5

#A0A9D4

#D4B1A0

#D4CCA0

Variations

Lighter

#B3CFDD

#C8DAE3

#E0E9ED

Darker

#6BA3BF

#3C7591

#224456

Saturation

#B2BDC2

#A0C3D4

#8BCAEA

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

1.85:1

Fail

vs Black

11.37:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A1C4D5

#B3BBD6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A1C4D5

#BFBFD3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A1C4D5

#A0C6C3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Wavecrest 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

#B8C0BB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A1C4D5

Daylight 5500K

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

#A5C5DF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EBEC

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.

#BD947F

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: #A1C4D5;

CSS — background

background-color: #A1C4D5;

CSS Variable

--color-wavecrest: #A1C4D5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wavecrest': '#A1C4D5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A1C4D5] text-[#A1C4D5]

SCSS

$wavecrest: #A1C4D5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A1C4D5?

#A1C4D5 is Wavecrest, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #A1C4D5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Wavecrest?

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

What colors pair well with Wavecrest?

Wavecrest 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 Wavecrest?

You can download Wavecrest 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 Wavecrest?

The hex code is #A1C4D5. In RGB it's 161, 196, 213, and in HSL it's 200°, 38%, 73%.

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