BLUES

Sea View

#ADC6D4

RGB 173, 198, 212 · HSL 202°, 31%, 75% · CMYK 18, 7, 0, 17

Sea View is #ADC6D4 in HEX — rgb(173, 198, 212), hsl(202°, 31%, 75%), cmyk(18%, 7%, 0%, 17%).

Sea View pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 202°, 31%, 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.

Color Codes

HEX#ADC6D4

RGB173, 198, 212

HSL202°, 31%, 75%

HSV202°, 18%, 83%

CMYK18, 7, 0, 17

Decimal11388628

CSS RGBrgb(173, 198, 212)

CSS HSLhsl(202, 31%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Sea836

ΔE 0.4 · #AEC7D5

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PPG

Twinkle1154-4

ΔE 0.5 · #ADC6D3

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Valspar

Northern Sky Blue4008-5B

ΔE 0.8 · #AAC5D3

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Vista Paint

Dancing in the RainC-643

ΔE 1.2 · #ABC5D5

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Behr

Opal WatersMQ5-50

ΔE 1.5 · #AEC4D0

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Hallman-Lindsay

Dancing In The Rain644

ΔE 1.7 · #ABC5D6

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Sherwin-Williams

Honest BlueSW6520

ΔE 1.8 · #B2C7D3

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Colorhouse

Dream .03Dream-03

ΔE 2.1 · #B4CBD9

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Kilz

Quiet BlueRE160-02

ΔE 2.2 · #A5C3D2

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Dunn-Edwards

Peace RiverDE5800

ΔE 2.6 · #A8BFCC

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Dulux

Time TravelS39C1

ΔE 2.7 · #B3C5D5

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IKEA

IKEA05252

ΔE 3.2 · #B3C4D5

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Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue89

ΔE 5.4 · #A1B8CA

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Dutch Boy

Simply SparklingDCP-0594

ΔE 7 · #BCCEE6

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RAL

Agate Grey7038

ΔE 11.2 · #C3C3C3

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Kobra

Silver47

ΔE 12.1 · #CDCECD

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

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.

Color Theory

Complementary

#ADC6D4

#D3BAAB

Analogous

#ABD3CE

#ADC6D4

#ABB1D3

Triadic

#ADC6D4

#D3ABC5

#C5D3AB

Split-Complementary

#ADC6D4

#D3ABB1

#D3CEAB

Tetradic

#ADC6D4

#CEABD3

#D3BAAB

#B1D3AB

Monochromatic

#4F7C96

#79A1B9

#ADC6D4

#DEE8ED

#EEF3F6

Rectangle

#ADC6D4

#BAABD3

#D3BAAB

#C5D3AB

Compound

#ADC6D4

#ABB1D3

#D3BAAB

#D3CEAB

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Sea View 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 #CBDBE4

Tint #BBD0DB

Base #ADC6D4

Shade #77A0B7

Shade #4D7891

Shade #314D5D

Shade #152128

Variations

Lighter

#BCD0DC

#CFDBE3

#E4EAEE

Darker

#78A2BA

#45738D

#274353

Saturation

#B9C1C5

#ABC5D3

#95CAE9

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

1.78:1

Fail

vs Black

11.81:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ADC6D4

#B9BFD5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ADC6D4

#C2C2D2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ADC6D4

#ACC8C6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Sea View 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

#C1C1BA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ADC6D4

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.

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.

#BB9C8A

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: #ADC6D4;

CSS — background

background-color: #ADC6D4;

CSS Variable

--color-sea-view: #ADC6D4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sea-view': '#ADC6D4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ADC6D4] text-[#ADC6D4]

SCSS

$sea-view: #ADC6D4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADC6D4?

#ADC6D4 is Sea View, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #ADC6D4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sea View?

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

What colors pair well with Sea View?

Sea View 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 Sea View?

You can download Sea View 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 Sea View?

The hex code is #ADC6D4. In RGB it's 173, 198, 212, and in HSL it's 202°, 31%, 75%.

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