BLUES

Ariel

#AED7EA

RGB 174, 215, 234 · HSL 199°, 59%, 80% · CMYK 26, 8, 0, 8

Ariel is #AED7EA in HEX — rgb(174, 215, 234), hsl(199°, 59%, 80%), cmyk(26%, 8%, 0%, 8%).

Ariel pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 199°, 59%, 80%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#AED7EA

RGB174, 215, 234

HSL199°, 59%, 80%

HSV199°, 26%, 92%

CMYK26, 8, 0, 8

Decimal11458538

CSS RGBrgb(174, 215, 234)

CSS HSLhsl(199, 59%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Ariel 1237-3

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Little 2061-60

ΔE 0.6 · #ADD6EA

Kilz

Pool Party RD200-02

ΔE 1.7 · #ADD8EE

Sherwin-Williams

Something Blue SW6800

ΔE 1.8 · #B0D6E6

Dulux

Palais Blue SP2G8

ΔE 2.1 · #A6D5E9

Vista Paint

Sky Watch K-149

ΔE 2.5 · #A6D3E9

Valspar

Perfectly Blue 4007-9B

ΔE 2.6 · #A8D3EA

Hallman-Lindsay

Emily historic-emily

ΔE 2.7 · #ABD1E1

Behr

Boot Cut S510-2

ΔE 2.7 · #B0D6E4

Dunn-Edwards

Dockside DE5806

ΔE 2.8 · #B1D3E3

IKEA

IKEA083 83

ΔE 5.1 · #B6DCE6

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 6.9 · #B4CBD9

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 8.2 · #BCCEE6

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 10.3 · #87C8D7

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 10.8 · #A1C5C8

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 16.5 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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

#AED7EA

#EAC1AE

Analogous

#AEEADF

#AED7EA

#AEB9EA

Triadic

#AED7EA

#EAAED7

#D7EAAE

Split-Complementary

#AED7EA

#EAAEB9

#EADFAE

Tetradic

#AED7EA

#DFAEEA

#EAC1AE

#B9EAAE

Monochromatic

#349BCB

#71B9DA

#AED7EA

#EBF5FA

Rectangle

#AED7EA

#C1AEEA

#EAC1AE

#D7EAAE

Compound

#AED7EA

#AEB9EA

#EAC1AE

#EADFAE

Variations

Lighter

#BEDFEE

#D1E6F0

#E6F0F5

Darker

#6AB8DC

#278BB9

#15526E

Saturation

#C3CFD5

#AED7EA

#A3DBF5

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

1.53:1

Fail

vs Black

13.71:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AED7EA

#C3CCEB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AED7EA

#D1D1E8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AED7EA

#ADD9D6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Ariel 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

#C2CECB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AED7EA

Daylight 5500K

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

#AFD3EF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EBED

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#D69E84

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #AED7EA;

CSS — background

background-color: #AED7EA;

CSS Variable

--color-ariel: #AED7EA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ariel': '#AED7EA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AED7EA] text-[#AED7EA]

SCSS

$ariel: #AED7EA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AED7EA?

#AED7EA is Ariel, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #AED7EA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ariel?

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

What colors pair well with Ariel?

Ariel 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 Ariel?

You can download Ariel 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 Ariel?

The hex code is #AED7EA. In RGB it's 174, 215, 234, and in HSL it's 199°, 59%, 80%.

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