BLUES

Frozen Blue

#A5C5D9

RGB 165, 197, 217 · HSL 203°, 41%, 75% · CMYK 24, 9, 0, 15

Frozen Blue is #A5C5D9 in HEX — rgb(165, 197, 217), hsl(203°, 41%, 75%), cmyk(24%, 9%, 0%, 15%).

Frozen Blue pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 203°, 41%, 75%. 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.

HEX#A5C5D9
RGB165, 197, 217
HSL203°, 41%, 75%
HSV203°, 24%, 85%
CMYK24, 9, 0, 15
Decimal10864089
CSS RGBrgb(165, 197, 217)
CSS HSLhsl(203, 41%, 75%)

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Kobra

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ΔE 10.6 · #87C8D7

RAL

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ΔE 14.9 · #C3C3C3

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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.

Complementary

#A5C5D9
#D9B9A5

Analogous

#A5D9D3
#A5C5D9
#A5ABD9

Triadic

#A5C5D9
#D9A5C5
#C5D9A5

Split-Complementary

#A5C5D9
#D9A5AB
#D9D3A5

Tetradic

#A5C5D9
#D3A5D9
#D9B9A5
#ABD9A5

Monochromatic

#447EA2
#6FA3C3
#A5C5D9
#DBE8F0
#EDF3F7

Rectangle

#A5C5D9
#B9A5D9
#D9B9A5
#C5D9A5

Compound

#A5C5D9
#A5ABD9
#D9B9A5
#D9D3A5

Lighter

#B7D1E1
#CBDCE6
#E2EAEF

Darker

#6DA3C5
#3A7499
#20445A

Saturation

#B7C1C7
#A5C5D9
#92CAEC

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

Aa

vs White

1.81:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

11.59:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A5C5D9
#B5BDDA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A5C5D9
#C0C0D7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

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#A4C8C5

Original → Simulated

Focused · Cooling

Frozen Blue 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
#BBC0BE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A5C5D9

Daylight 5500K

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

#A8C5E2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

#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.

#C39B82

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.

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.

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

CSS — color
color: #A5C5D9;
CSS — background
background-color: #A5C5D9;
CSS Variable
--color-frozen-blue: #A5C5D9;
Tailwind v3 — config
colors: { 'frozen-blue': '#A5C5D9' }
Tailwind — arbitrary
bg-[#A5C5D9] text-[#A5C5D9]
SCSS
$frozen-blue: #A5C5D9;
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What color is #A5C5D9?

#A5C5D9 is Frozen Blue, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #A5C5D9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Frozen Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Frozen Blue?

Frozen Blue 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 Frozen Blue?

You can download Frozen Blue 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 Frozen Blue?

The hex code is #A5C5D9. In RGB it's 165, 197, 217, and in HSL it's 203°, 41%, 75%.

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