BLUES

Paradise

#AFD4E6

RGB 175, 212, 230 · HSL 200°, 52%, 79% · CMYK 24, 8, 0, 10

Paradise is #AFD4E6 in HEX — rgb(175, 212, 230), hsl(200°, 52%, 79%), cmyk(24%, 8%, 0%, 10%).

Paradise pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 200°, 52%, 79%. 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#AFD4E6

RGB175, 212, 230

HSL200°, 52%, 79%

HSV200°, 24%, 90%

CMYK24, 8, 0, 10

Decimal11523302

CSS RGBrgb(175, 212, 230)

CSS HSLhsl(200, 52%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Mineral CC-848

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Something Blue SW6800

ΔE 1.3 · #B0D6E6

Dunn-Edwards

Dockside DE5806

ΔE 1.4 · #B1D3E3

PPG

Ariel 1237-3

ΔE 1.5 · #AED7EA

Hallman-Lindsay

Emily historic-emily

ΔE 1.6 · #ABD1E1

Dulux

Bobby Blue Half S35D1H

ΔE 1.8 · #ADD4E3

Behr

Boot Cut S510-2

ΔE 2.3 · #B0D6E4

Vista Paint

Soft Blue C-650

ΔE 2.7 · #AACDDD

Valspar

Summer Sky 5001-9B

ΔE 2.7 · #B0D5E2

Kilz

Scandinavia RD180-01

ΔE 2.9 · #B1CFE3

IKEA

IKEA083 83

ΔE 5.1 · #B6DCE6

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 5.3 · #B4CBD9

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 7.2 · #BCCEE6

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 9.9 · #A1C5C8

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 10.6 · #87C8D7

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 15.3 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#AFD4E6

#E5C0AE

Analogous

#AEE5DC

#AFD4E6

#AEB7E5

Triadic

#AFD4E6

#E5AED3

#D3E5AE

Split-Complementary

#AFD4E6

#E5AEB7

#E5DCAE

Tetradic

#AFD4E6

#DCAEE5

#E5C0AE

#B7E5AE

Monochromatic

#3C93BE

#73B3D3

#AFD4E6

#E8F2F8

#ECF4F9

Rectangle

#AFD4E6

#C0AEE5

#E5C0AE

#D3E5AE

Compound

#AFD4E6

#AEB7E5

#E5C0AE

#E5DCAE

Variations

Lighter

#BEDCEA

#D1E4ED

#E5EFF3

Darker

#6EB2D4

#2F84AE

#1A4D67

Saturation

#C1CCD2

#AED3E5

#A1D7F2

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

1.57:1

Fail

vs Black

13.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AFD4E6

#C2CAE7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AFD4E6

#CECEE4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AFD4E6

#AED6D3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Paradise 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

#C3CCC8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AFD4E6

Daylight 5500K

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

#B0D1EC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EBED

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.

#D09F86

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: #AFD4E6;

CSS — background

background-color: #AFD4E6;

CSS Variable

--color-paradise: #AFD4E6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'paradise': '#AFD4E6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AFD4E6] text-[#AFD4E6]

SCSS

$paradise: #AFD4E6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AFD4E6?

#AFD4E6 is Paradise, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #AFD4E6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Paradise?

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

What colors pair well with Paradise?

Paradise 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 Paradise?

You can download Paradise 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 Paradise?

The hex code is #AFD4E6. In RGB it's 175, 212, 230, and in HSL it's 200°, 52%, 79%.

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