BLUES

Swiss

#A4C2E4

RGB 164, 194, 228 · HSL 212°, 54%, 77% · CMYK 28, 15, 0, 11

Swiss is #A4C2E4 in HEX — rgb(164, 194, 228), hsl(212°, 54%, 77%), cmyk(28%, 15%, 0%, 11%).

Swiss pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 212°, 54%, 77%. 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#A4C2E4

RGB164, 194, 228

HSL212°, 54%, 77%

HSV212°, 28%, 89%

CMYK28, 15, 0, 11

Decimal10797796

CSS RGBrgb(164, 194, 228)

CSS HSLhsl(212, 54%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Swiss 815

Exact match

Dulux

Blair S40G2

ΔE 1.2 · #A1BFE0

Valspar

Loyalty 4006-7C

ΔE 1.9 · #A4C4E3

Hallman-Lindsay

Angela Bay 603

ΔE 2.3 · #A9C1E5

Kilz

First Dance RC200-02

ΔE 2.5 · #ACC5E4

Vista Paint

Angela Bay C-602

ΔE 2.6 · #A9C0E4

IKEA

IKEA085 85

ΔE 2.7 · #9FC1DF

PPG

Valor 1244-3

ΔE 2.8 · #A3BCDB

Behr

Bellflower 610D-4

ΔE 3.4 · #A1BFE7

Dunn-Edwards

Sky High DE5891

ΔE 4 · #A7C2EB

Sherwin-Williams

Celestial SW6808

ΔE 6.1 · #97B3D0

Dutch Boy

John's Blue DCP-0617

ΔE 6.9 · #97B2CD

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 9.4 · #A1B8CA

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 11.4 · #B4CBD9

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 13.6 · #B7B1DC

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 18.9 · #9DA1AA

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

#A4C2E4

#E4C6A5

Analogous

#A5E2E4

#A4C2E4

#A7A5E4

Triadic

#A4C2E4

#E4A5C2

#C2E4A5

Split-Complementary

#A4C2E4

#E4A7A5

#E2E4A5

Tetradic

#A4C2E4

#E4A5E2

#E4C6A5

#A5E4A7

Monochromatic

#3774B9

#6A9BD2

#A4C2E4

#E0EAF6

#EBF2F9

Rectangle

#A4C2E4

#C6A5E4

#E4C6A5

#C2E4A5

Compound

#A4C2E4

#A7A5E4

#E4C6A5

#E2E4A5

Variations

Lighter

#B7CEE9

#CCDBEC

#E3EAF2

Darker

#6699D5

#2C68AC

#183C66

Saturation

#BBC4CE

#A5C2E4

#97C1F2

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

11.42:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A4C2E4

#B0BCE5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A4C2E4

#BDBDE0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A4C2E4

#A1C7C3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Swiss 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

#BABEC6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A4C2E4

Daylight 5500K

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

#A8C3EA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EAED

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.

#CFAA7E

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: #A4C2E4;

CSS — background

background-color: #A4C2E4;

CSS Variable

--color-swiss: #A4C2E4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'swiss': '#A4C2E4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A4C2E4] text-[#A4C2E4]

SCSS

$swiss: #A4C2E4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A4C2E4?

#A4C2E4 is Swiss, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #A4C2E4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Swiss?

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

What colors pair well with Swiss?

Swiss 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 Swiss?

You can download Swiss 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 Swiss?

The hex code is #A4C2E4. In RGB it's 164, 194, 228, and in HSL it's 212°, 54%, 77%.

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