BLUES

Heron Wing

#B1C4CD

RGB 177, 196, 205 · HSL 199°, 22%, 75% · CMYK 14, 4, 0, 20

Heron Wing is #B1C4CD in HEX — rgb(177, 196, 205), hsl(199°, 22%, 75%), cmyk(14%, 4%, 0%, 20%).

Heron Wing pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 199°, 22%, 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#B1C4CD

RGB177, 196, 205

HSL199°, 22%, 75%

HSV199°, 14%, 80%

CMYK14, 4, 0, 20

Decimal11650253

CSS RGBrgb(177, 196, 205)

CSS HSLhsl(199, 22%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Star Mist C-629

ΔE 0.6 · #B2C5CD

Hallman-Lindsay

Star Mist 630

ΔE 0.9 · #B3C6CE

Behr

Stargazer N510-3

ΔE 1.6 · #ADC2C9

Benjamin Moore

Serenata AF-535

ΔE 1.7 · #ACC2CD

Dulux

Pure Blue S33A1

ΔE 1.7 · #B1C5CB

Kilz

Soothing Ocean RD160-01

ΔE 1.7 · #B7C7CF

PPG

Chambray 1153-4

ΔE 1.8 · #ADBFC8

Sherwin-Williams

Sleepy Hollow SW9145

ΔE 2 · #B7C9D1

Valspar

Shark Loop 4007-3B

ΔE 2.8 · #B7C2CA

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 2.9 · #B2BFC5

Dunn-Edwards

Peace River DE5800

ΔE 3.2 · #A8BFCC

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 3.7 · #B4CBD9

IKEA

IKEA052 52

ΔE 4.4 · #B3C4D5

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 7.2 · #C8C8D0

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 8.2 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.4 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

#B1C4CD

#CDBAB1

Analogous

#B1CDC8

#B1C4CD

#B1B6CD

Triadic

#B1C4CD

#CDB1C4

#C4CDB1

Split-Complementary

#B1C4CD

#CDB1B6

#CDC8B1

Tetradic

#B1C4CD

#C8B1CD

#CDBAB1

#B6CDB1

Monochromatic

#5A7C8C

#83A1AF

#B1C4CD

#E0E8EB

#EFF3F5

Rectangle

#B1C4CD

#BAB1CD

#CDBAB1

#C4CDB1

Compound

#B1C4CD

#B1B6CD

#CDBAB1

#CDC8B1

Variations

Lighter

#C1D0D7

#D2DBE0

#E5EAEC

Darker

#81A2B1

#507383

#2E434D

Saturation

#BBC1C3

#B1C4CD

#98CEE6

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

1.80:1

Fail

vs Black

11.65:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B1C4CD

#BBBFCE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B1C4CD

#C1C1CC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B1C4CD

#B1C5C3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Heron Wing 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

#C4C0B5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B1C4CD

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1C5D9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#BA9A8B

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: #B1C4CD;

CSS — background

background-color: #B1C4CD;

CSS Variable

--color-heron-wing: #B1C4CD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'heron-wing': '#B1C4CD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B1C4CD] text-[#B1C4CD]

SCSS

$heron-wing: #B1C4CD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B1C4CD?

#B1C4CD is Heron Wing, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #B1C4CD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Heron Wing?

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

What colors pair well with Heron Wing?

Heron Wing 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 Heron Wing?

You can download Heron Wing 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 Heron Wing?

The hex code is #B1C4CD. In RGB it's 177, 196, 205, and in HSL it's 199°, 22%, 75%.

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