BLUES

Twinkle

#ADC6D3

RGB 173, 198, 211 · HSL 201°, 30%, 75% · CMYK 18, 6, 0, 17

Twinkle is #ADC6D3 in HEX — rgb(173, 198, 211), hsl(201°, 30%, 75%), cmyk(18%, 6%, 0%, 17%).

Twinkle pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 201°, 30%, 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#ADC6D3
RGB173, 198, 211
HSL201°, 30%, 75%
HSV201°, 18%, 83%
CMYK18, 6, 0, 17
Decimal11388627
CSS RGBrgb(173, 198, 211)
CSS HSLhsl(201, 30%, 75%)

PPG

Twinkle1154-4

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Sea836

ΔE 0.7 · #AEC7D5

Valspar

Northern Sky Blue4008-5B

ΔE 0.9 · #AAC5D3

Behr

Opal WatersMQ5-50

ΔE 1.2 · #AEC4D0

Sherwin-Williams

Honest BlueSW6520

ΔE 1.5 · #B2C7D3

Vista Paint

Dancing in the RainC-643

ΔE 1.7 · #ABC5D5

Colorhouse

Dream .03Dream-03

ΔE 2.2 · #B4CBD9

Hallman-Lindsay

Dancing In The Rain644

ΔE 2.2 · #ABC5D6

Kilz

Quiet BlueRE160-02

ΔE 2.3 · #A5C3D2

Dunn-Edwards

Peace RiverDE5800

ΔE 2.5 · #A8BFCC

Dulux

Vanilla IceS35B1

ΔE 2.6 · #A4C0CD

IKEA

IKEA05252

ΔE 3.6 · #B3C4D5

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue89

ΔE 5.7 · #A1B8CA

Dutch Boy

Simply SparklingDCP-0594

ΔE 7.4 · #BCCEE6

RAL

Agate Grey7038

ΔE 10.9 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver47

ΔE 11.8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

#ADC6D3
#D2BAAC

Analogous

#ACD2CD
#ADC6D3
#ACB2D2

Triadic

#ADC6D3
#D2ACC5
#C5D2AC

Split-Complementary

#ADC6D3
#D2ACB2
#D2CDAC

Tetradic

#ADC6D3
#CDACD2
#D2BAAC
#B2D2AC

Monochromatic

#507D95
#7AA2B8
#ADC6D3
#DEE8ED
#EEF3F6

Rectangle

#ADC6D3
#BAACD2
#D2BAAC
#C5D2AC

Compound

#ADC6D3
#ACB2D2
#D2BAAC
#D2CDAC

Shades and tints of Twinkle 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 #EBF1F4
Tint #DBE6EC
Tint #CCDBE3
Tint #BCD0DB
Base #ADC6D3
Shade #78A0B6
Shade #4E7990
Shade #324D5C
Shade #152128

Lighter

#BDD1DB
#CFDCE3
#E4EAED

Darker

#79A3B9
#46748C
#284452

Saturation

#BAC1C5
#ACC5D2
#96CCE9

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

1.78:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

11.80:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ADC6D3
#BABFD4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ADC6D3
#C2C2D1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ADC6D3
#ADC8C5

Original → Simulated

Focused · Cooling

Twinkle 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
#C1C1B9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ADC6D3

Daylight 5500K

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

#AEC6DE

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.

#BA9B8B

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: #ADC6D3;
CSS — background
background-color: #ADC6D3;
CSS Variable
--color-twinkle: #ADC6D3;
Tailwind v3 — config
colors: { 'twinkle': '#ADC6D3' }
Tailwind — arbitrary
bg-[#ADC6D3] text-[#ADC6D3]
SCSS
$twinkle: #ADC6D3;
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What color is #ADC6D3?

#ADC6D3 is Twinkle, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #ADC6D3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Twinkle?

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

What colors pair well with Twinkle?

Twinkle 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 Twinkle?

You can download Twinkle 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 Twinkle?

The hex code is #ADC6D3. In RGB it's 173, 198, 211, and in HSL it's 201°, 30%, 75%.

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