BLUES

Drenched

#A6C2D0

RGB 166, 194, 208 · HSL 200°, 31%, 73% · CMYK 20, 7, 0, 18

Drenched is #A6C2D0 in HEX — rgb(166, 194, 208), hsl(200°, 31%, 73%), cmyk(20%, 7%, 0%, 18%).

Drenched pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 200°, 31%, 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#A6C2D0

RGB166, 194, 208

HSL200°, 31%, 73%

HSV200°, 20%, 82%

CMYK20, 7, 0, 18

Decimal10928848

CSS RGBrgb(166, 194, 208)

CSS HSLhsl(200, 31%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Quiet Blue RE160-02

ΔE 0.8 · #A5C3D2

Dulux

Vanilla Ice S35B1

ΔE 0.9 · #A4C0CD

Valspar

Memorybook Blue 4007-5C

ΔE 1.1 · #A4BFCD

Benjamin Moore

Mediterranean 1662

ΔE 1.2 · #A5C2CE

PPG

Graceful 1152-3

ΔE 1.4 · #A8C0CE

Dunn-Edwards

Frozen Tundra DE5793

ΔE 1.6 · #A3BFCB

Vista Paint

Dancing in the Rain C-643

ΔE 1.8 · #ABC5D5

Hallman-Lindsay

Dancing In The Rain 644

ΔE 2.2 · #ABC5D6

Behr

Opal Waters MQ5-50

ΔE 2.4 · #AEC4D0

Sherwin-Williams

Vast Sky SW6506

ΔE 2.6 · #A9C9D7

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 4 · #B4CBD9

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 4.3 · #A1B8CA

IKEA

IKEA052 52

ΔE 4.4 · #B3C4D5

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 7.8 · #8AB1C2

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 11.1 · #87C8D7

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 12.2 · #C3C3C3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

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

#A6C2D0

#CFB3A5

Analogous

#A5CFC8

#A6C2D0

#A5ACCF

Triadic

#A6C2D0

#CFA5C1

#C1CFA5

Split-Complementary

#A6C2D0

#CFA5AC

#CFC8A5

Tetradic

#A6C2D0

#C8A5CF

#CFB3A5

#ACCFA5

Monochromatic

#4C7990

#739FB5

#A6C2D0

#D7E4EA

#EEF4F6

Rectangle

#A6C2D0

#B3A5CF

#CFB3A5

#C1CFA5

Compound

#A6C2D0

#A5ACCF

#CFB3A5

#CFC8A5

Variations

Lighter

#B7CED9

#CBD9E1

#E2E9EC

Darker

#72A0B7

#437289

#264351

Saturation

#B4BCC1

#A5C1CF

#8DC9E7

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

1.87:1

Fail

vs Black

11.25:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A6C2D0

#B4BAD1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A6C2D0

#BEBECE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A6C2D0

#A5C4C1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Drenched 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

#BCBEB7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A6C2D0

Daylight 5500K

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

#A9C3DB

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.

#B89685

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: #A6C2D0;

CSS — background

background-color: #A6C2D0;

CSS Variable

--color-drenched: #A6C2D0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'drenched': '#A6C2D0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A6C2D0] text-[#A6C2D0]

SCSS

$drenched: #A6C2D0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A6C2D0?

#A6C2D0 is Drenched, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #A6C2D0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Drenched?

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

What colors pair well with Drenched?

Drenched 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 Drenched?

You can download Drenched 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 Drenched?

The hex code is #A6C2D0. In RGB it's 166, 194, 208, and in HSL it's 200°, 31%, 73%.

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