BLUES

Stream

#ADCCD3

RGB 173, 204, 211 · HSL 191°, 30%, 75% · CMYK 18, 3, 0, 17

Stream is #ADCCD3 in HEX — rgb(173, 204, 211), hsl(191°, 30%, 75%), cmyk(18%, 3%, 0%, 17%).

Stream pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 191°, 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.

Color Codes

HEX#ADCCD3

RGB173, 204, 211

HSL191°, 30%, 75%

HSV191°, 18%, 83%

CMYK18, 3, 0, 17

Decimal11390163

CSS RGBrgb(173, 204, 211)

CSS HSLhsl(191, 30%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Stream SW6499

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Blue 1655

ΔE 1.3 · #AFCCD5

Behr

Floating Blue HDC-SM14-8

ΔE 1.9 · #AFC9CF

Dulux

Dewpoint S32A1

ΔE 2 · #B2CED2

Kilz

Cool Vista RD220-01

ΔE 2.3 · #AECED9

PPG

Midsummer's Dream 1151-3

ΔE 2.3 · #B4D0D9

Valspar

High Noon 5001-5B

ΔE 2.6 · #A6C5CD

Vista Paint

Hatteras Haze K-165

ΔE 3 · #B8D0D7

Dunn-Edwards

Blue Spruce DE5772

ΔE 3.4 · #ADC5C9

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 4.1 · #A1C5C8

Hallman-Lindsay

Restful Retreat 497

ΔE 4.1 · #B1C7C9

Colorhouse

Water .03 Water-03

ΔE 4.6 · #BBD0D2

IKEA

IKEA153 153

ΔE 5 · #B1CBC9

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 10.5 · #B3C3B9

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 11.2 · #87C8D7

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 11.3 · #C3C3C3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#ADCCD3

#D2B3AC

Analogous

#ACD2C6

#ADCCD3

#ACB8D2

Triadic

#ADCCD3

#D2ACCB

#CBD2AC

Split-Complementary

#ADCCD3

#D2ACB8

#D2C6AC

Tetradic

#ADCCD3

#C6ACD2

#D2B3AC

#B8D2AC

Monochromatic

#508995

#7AACB8

#ADCCD3

#DEEAED

#EEF5F6

Rectangle

#ADCCD3

#B3ACD2

#D2B3AC

#CBD2AC

Compound

#ADCCD3

#ACB8D2

#D2B3AC

#D2C6AC

Variations

Lighter

#BDD6DB

#CFDFE3

#E4ECED

Darker

#79ADB9

#467F8C

#284B52

Saturation

#BAC3C5

#ACCBD2

#96D9E9

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

1.70:1

Fail

vs Black

12.35:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ADCCD3

#BEC3D4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ADCCD3

#C7C7D2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ADCCD3

#ADCDCB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Stream 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

#C1C6B9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ADCCD3

Daylight 5500K

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

#AECBDE

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.

#BA948B

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: #ADCCD3;

CSS — background

background-color: #ADCCD3;

CSS Variable

--color-stream: #ADCCD3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'stream': '#ADCCD3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ADCCD3] text-[#ADCCD3]

SCSS

$stream: #ADCCD3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADCCD3?

#ADCCD3 is Stream, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #ADCCD3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Stream?

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

What colors pair well with Stream?

Stream 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 Stream?

You can download Stream 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 Stream?

The hex code is #ADCCD3. In RGB it's 173, 204, 211, and in HSL it's 191°, 30%, 75%.

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