BLUES

Opal Waters

#B1C6D1

RGB 177, 198, 209 · HSL 201°, 26%, 76% · CMYK 15, 5, 0, 18

Opal Waters is #B1C6D1 in HEX — rgb(177, 198, 209), hsl(201°, 26%, 76%), cmyk(15%, 5%, 0%, 18%).

Opal Waters pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 201°, 26%, 76%. 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#B1C6D1

RGB177, 198, 209

HSL201°, 26%, 76%

HSV201°, 15%, 82%

CMYK15, 5, 0, 18

Decimal11650769

CSS RGBrgb(177, 198, 209)

CSS HSLhsl(201, 26%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Honest Blue SW6520

ΔE 0.7 · #B2C7D3

Behr

Opal Waters MQ5-50

ΔE 1 · #AEC4D0

Vista Paint

Pompeii Ruins C-622

ΔE 1.5 · #B5C6D2

Benjamin Moore

Serenata AF-535

ΔE 1.6 · #ACC2CD

PPG

Twinkle 1154-4

ΔE 1.7 · #ADC6D3

Hallman-Lindsay

Pompeii Ruins 623

ΔE 1.7 · #B5C7D4

Dulux

Hazy Daze Half S36A1H

ΔE 2 · #B8C9D3

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 2.4 · #B4CBD9

Kilz

Soothing Ocean RD160-01

ΔE 2.4 · #B7C7CF

Valspar

Northern Sky Blue 4008-5B

ΔE 2.6 · #AAC5D3

Dunn-Edwards

Peace River DE5800

ΔE 2.9 · #A8BFCC

IKEA

IKEA052 52

ΔE 3.6 · #B3C4D5

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 4.3 · #B2BFC5

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 7.7 · #C8C8D0

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 9.3 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.1 · #CDCECD

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

#B1C6D1

#D2BDB2

Analogous

#B2D2CD

#B1C6D1

#B2B7D2

Triadic

#B1C6D1

#D2B2C7

#C7D2B2

Split-Complementary

#B1C6D1

#D2B2B7

#D2CDB2

Tetradic

#B1C6D1

#CDB2D2

#D2BDB2

#B7D2B2

Monochromatic

#577E94

#82A3B5

#B1C6D1

#E2EAEE

#EFF3F6

Rectangle

#B1C6D1

#BDB2D2

#D2BDB2

#C7D2B2

Compound

#B1C6D1

#B2B7D2

#D2BDB2

#D2CDB2

Variations

Lighter

#C1D2DB

#D2DDE2

#E6EBED

Darker

#80A3B6

#4C7489

#2B4451

Saturation

#BDC3C7

#B2C7D2

#9BCDE8

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

1.77:1

Fail

vs Black

11.87:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B1C6D1

#BCC0D2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B1C6D1

#C3C3D0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B1C6D1

#B1C7C6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Opal Waters 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

#C4C1B8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B1C6D1

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1C6DC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEC

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.

#BB9E8E

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: #B1C6D1;

CSS — background

background-color: #B1C6D1;

CSS Variable

--color-opal-waters: #B1C6D1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'opal-waters': '#B1C6D1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B1C6D1] text-[#B1C6D1]

SCSS

$opal-waters: #B1C6D1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B1C6D1?

#B1C6D1 is Opal Waters, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #B1C6D1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Opal Waters?

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

What colors pair well with Opal Waters?

Opal Waters 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 Opal Waters?

You can download Opal Waters 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 Opal Waters?

The hex code is #B1C6D1. In RGB it's 177, 198, 209, and in HSL it's 201°, 26%, 76%.

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