BLUES

Cielo

#A5CEE8

RGB 165, 206, 232 · HSL 203°, 59%, 78% · CMYK 29, 11, 0, 9

Cielo is #A5CEE8 in HEX — rgb(165, 206, 232), hsl(203°, 59%, 78%), cmyk(29%, 11%, 0%, 9%).

Cielo pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 203°, 59%, 78%. 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#A5CEE8

RGB165, 206, 232

HSL203°, 59%, 78%

HSV203°, 29%, 91%

CMYK29, 11, 0, 9

Decimal10866408

CSS RGBrgb(165, 206, 232)

CSS HSLhsl(203, 59%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Marzena Dream C-636

ΔE 1 · #A8CFEA

Valspar

Encounter 4008-7B

ΔE 1.1 · #A9CFE9

Hallman-Lindsay

Marzena Dream 637

ΔE 1.3 · #A6D0EC

PPG

Songbird 1240-3

ΔE 1.7 · #A3D1EB

Dulux

Template S36H1

ΔE 2 · #A5CBE2

Kilz

Sea Balm TB-43

ΔE 2.1 · #ACCFE7

Behr

Aerial View S530-3

ΔE 2.7 · #A0C7E3

Benjamin Moore

Bluebelle 2064-60

ΔE 2.9 · #A9D6F0

Sherwin-Williams

Porch Ceiling SW9063

ΔE 3.6 · #9BC8DE

Dunn-Edwards

Wild Blue Yonder DE5855

ΔE 4.2 · #B3D9F3

IKEA

IKEA119 119

ΔE 4.8 · #9BC2D8

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 7.4 · #BCCEE6

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 8.2 · #B4CBD9

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 9.7 · #A1B8CA

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 10.6 · #87C8D7

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 18.6 · #7FB5B5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#A5CEE8

#E8BFA6

Analogous

#A6E8E0

#A5CEE8

#A6AEE8

Triadic

#A5CEE8

#E8A6CF

#CFE8A6

Split-Complementary

#A5CEE8

#E8A6AE

#E8E0A6

Tetradic

#A5CEE8

#E0A6E8

#E8BFA6

#AEE8A6

Monochromatic

#328BC3

#69AED8

#A5CEE8

#E3F0F8

#EBF4FA

Rectangle

#A5CEE8

#BFA6E8

#E8BFA6

#CFE8A6

Compound

#A5CEE8

#A6AEE8

#E8BFA6

#E8E0A6

Variations

Lighter

#B8D8ED

#CCE1EE

#E3EDF3

Darker

#64ADDB

#267EB4

#144A6B

Saturation

#BDC9D1

#A6CFE8

#9AD1F3

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

1.67:1

Fail

vs Black

12.59:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A5CEE8

#B9C4E9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A5CEE8

#C8C8E5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A5CEE8

#A3D2CE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Cielo 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

#BBC7C9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A5CEE8

Daylight 5500K

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

#A8CCED

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EBED

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.

#D49F7E

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #A5CEE8;

CSS — background

background-color: #A5CEE8;

CSS Variable

--color-cielo: #A5CEE8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cielo': '#A5CEE8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A5CEE8] text-[#A5CEE8]

SCSS

$cielo: #A5CEE8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A5CEE8?

#A5CEE8 is Cielo, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #A5CEE8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cielo?

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

What colors pair well with Cielo?

Cielo 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 Cielo?

You can download Cielo 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 Cielo?

The hex code is #A5CEE8. In RGB it's 165, 206, 232, and in HSL it's 203°, 59%, 78%.

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