BLUES

Blue Dam

#A2C8D3

RGB 162, 200, 211 · HSL 193°, 36%, 73% · CMYK 23, 5, 0, 17

Blue Dam is #A2C8D3 in HEX — rgb(162, 200, 211), hsl(193°, 36%, 73%), cmyk(23%, 5%, 0%, 17%).

Blue Dam pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 193°, 36%, 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#A2C8D3

RGB162, 200, 211

HSL193°, 36%, 73%

HSV193°, 23%, 83%

CMYK23, 5, 0, 17

Decimal10668243

CSS RGBrgb(162, 200, 211)

CSS HSLhsl(193, 36%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Blue Dam S33C1

Exact match

Vista Paint

Gift of the Sea K-180

ΔE 1.3 · #A2C5D0

Sherwin-Williams

Agua Fría SW9053

ΔE 2.5 · #9FC5CC

Valspar

High Noon 5001-5B

ΔE 2.7 · #A6C5CD

Kilz

Hawaiian Ocean TB-55

ΔE 2.9 · #9DCAD9

Behr

Russian Blue 560F-4

ΔE 3 · #97C3D0

Benjamin Moore

Mediterranean 1662

ΔE 3.4 · #A5C2CE

Dunn-Edwards

Surfside DE5765

ΔE 3.4 · #9ACAD3

Hallman-Lindsay

Soft Blue 651

ΔE 3.8 · #A8CCDD

PPG

Sonata 1157-3

ΔE 4.2 · #ABC8D8

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 4.5 · #A1C5C8

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 5.7 · #B4CBD9

IKEA

IKEA119 119

ΔE 6.3 · #9BC2D8

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 8.1 · #87C8D7

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 9 · #8AB1C2

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 11.7 · #7FB5B5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#A2C8D3

#D3ACA1

Analogous

#A1D3C5

#A2C8D3

#A1AFD3

Triadic

#A2C8D3

#D3A1C8

#C8D3A1

Split-Complementary

#A2C8D3

#D3A1AF

#D3C5A1

Tetradic

#A2C8D3

#C5A1D3

#D3ACA1

#AFD3A1

Monochromatic

#468495

#6DAABA

#A2C8D3

#D5E7EB

#EEF5F7

Rectangle

#A2C8D3

#ACA1D3

#D3ACA1

#C8D3A1

Compound

#A2C8D3

#A1AFD3

#D3ACA1

#D3C5A1

Variations

Lighter

#B4D3DC

#C9DDE2

#E1EAED

Darker

#6DACBD

#3E7D8F

#234A54

Saturation

#B3BEC2

#A1C8D3

#8BD5E9

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

1.79:1

Fail

vs Black

11.74:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A2C8D3

#B7BDD4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A2C8D3

#C2C2D2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A2C8D3

#A2C9C7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Blue Dam 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

#B9C3B9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A2C8D3

Daylight 5500K

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

#A6C8DE

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.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#BC8D81

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: #A2C8D3;

CSS — background

background-color: #A2C8D3;

CSS Variable

--color-blue-dam: #A2C8D3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue-dam': '#A2C8D3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A2C8D3] text-[#A2C8D3]

SCSS

$blue-dam: #A2C8D3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A2C8D3?

#A2C8D3 is Blue Dam, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #A2C8D3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blue Dam?

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

What colors pair well with Blue Dam?

Blue Dam 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 Dam?

You can download Blue Dam 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 Dam?

The hex code is #A2C8D3. In RGB it's 162, 200, 211, and in HSL it's 193°, 36%, 73%.

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