BLUES

Soft Chinchilla

#ADC3C8

RGB 173, 195, 200 · HSL 191°, 20%, 73% · CMYK 13, 3, 0, 22

Soft Chinchilla is #ADC3C8 in HEX — rgb(173, 195, 200), hsl(191°, 20%, 73%), cmyk(13%, 3%, 0%, 22%).

Soft Chinchilla pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 191°, 20%, 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#ADC3C8
RGB173, 195, 200
HSL191°, 20%, 73%
HSV191°, 13%, 78%
CMYK13, 3, 0, 22
Decimal11387848
CSS RGBrgb(173, 195, 200)
CSS HSLhsl(191, 20%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Soft2135-50

ΔE 0.4 · #AEC4C9

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Dunn-Edwards

Blue SpruceDE5772

ΔE 1.1 · #ADC5C9

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Behr

StargazerN510-3

ΔE 1.2 · #ADC2C9

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Dulux

Pure BlueS33A1

ΔE 1.3 · #B1C5CB

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Sherwin-Williams

Billowy BreezeSW9055

ΔE 1.6 · #AFC7CD

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Hallman-Lindsay

Restful Retreat497

ΔE 2.1 · #B1C7C9

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Vista Paint

Star MistC-629

ΔE 2.2 · #B2C5CD

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PPG

Chambray1153-4

ΔE 2.8 · #ADBFC8

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Valspar

High Noon5001-5B

ΔE 3.3 · #A6C5CD

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Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray27

ΔE 3.3 · #B2BFC5

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Kilz

Soothing OceanRD160-01

ΔE 3.3 · #B7C7CF

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IKEA

IKEA153153

ΔE 4.8 · #B1CBC9

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Colorhouse

Water .03Water-03

ΔE 5 · #BBD0D2

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Dutch Boy

Fair MaidenDCP-0456

ΔE 8.2 · #B3C3B9

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RAL

Agate Grey7038

ΔE 8.3 · #C3C3C3

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Kobra

Silver47

ΔE 9.6 · #CDCECD

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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 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

#ADC3C8
#C8B1AC

Analogous

#ACC8BF
#ADC3C8
#ACB5C8

Triadic

#ADC3C8
#C8ACC3
#C3C8AC

Split-Complementary

#ADC3C8
#C8ACB5
#C8BFAC

Tetradic

#ADC3C8
#BFACC8
#C8B1AC
#B5C8AC

Monochromatic

#587C84
#7EA1A9
#ADC3C8
#DAE4E7
#F0F4F5

Rectangle

#ADC3C8
#B1ACC8
#C8B1AC
#C3C8AC

Compound

#ADC3C8
#ACB5C8
#C8B1AC
#C8BFAC

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Soft Chinchilla run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #EDF2F3
Tint #DDE6E8
Tint #CDDADD
Tint #BCCFD3
Base #ADC3C8
Shade #7EA1A9
Shade #577A82
Shade #384E53
Shade #182225

Variations

Lighter

#BDCFD3
#CFDADD
#E4E9EA

Darker

#7FA3AB
#50757D
#2E4449

Saturation

#B6BDBE
#ACC3C8
#91D4E3

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)

Aa

vs White

1.84:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

11.42:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ADC3C8
#B9BCC9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ADC3C8
#BFBFC7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ADC3C8
#ADC3C2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Soft Chinchilla 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

#C1BFB1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ADC3C8

Daylight 5500K

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

#AEC4D5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#B68F86

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

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: #ADC3C8;
CSS — background 
background-color: #ADC3C8;
CSS Variable 
--color-soft-chinchilla: #ADC3C8;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'soft-chinchilla': '#ADC3C8' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#ADC3C8] text-[#ADC3C8]
SCSS 
$soft-chinchilla: #ADC3C8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADC3C8?

#ADC3C8 is Soft Chinchilla, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #ADC3C8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Soft Chinchilla?

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

What colors pair well with Soft Chinchilla?

Soft Chinchilla 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 Soft Chinchilla?

You can download Soft Chinchilla 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 Soft Chinchilla?

The hex code is #ADC3C8. In RGB it's 173, 195, 200, and in HSL it's 191°, 20%, 73%.

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