BLUES

Crisp Collar

#B1C8D2

RGB 177, 200, 210 · HSL 198°, 27%, 76% · CMYK 16, 5, 0, 18

Crisp Collar is #B1C8D2 in HEX — rgb(177, 200, 210), hsl(198°, 27%, 76%), cmyk(16%, 5%, 0%, 18%).

Crisp Collar pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 198°, 27%, 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#B1C8D2

RGB177, 200, 210

HSL198°, 27%, 76%

HSV198°, 16%, 82%

CMYK16, 5, 0, 18

Decimal11651282

CSS RGBrgb(177, 200, 210)

CSS HSLhsl(198, 27%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Take Five SW6513

ΔE 0.5 · #B3C9D3

Behr

English Hollyhock HDC-CT-16A

ΔE 1.6 · #B4C8D4

Hallman-Lindsay

Star Mist 630

ΔE 1.7 · #B3C6CE

PPG

Twinkle 1154-4

ΔE 1.9 · #ADC6D3

Benjamin Moore

Blue 1668 · CC-730

ΔE 1.9 · #B1CAD1

Vista Paint

Star Mist C-629

ΔE 1.9 · #B2C5CD

Dulux

Hazy Daze Half S36A1H

ΔE 2.2 · #B8C9D3

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 2.4 · #B4CBD9

Kilz

Mountain Stream TB-44

ΔE 2.5 · #B3CEDA

Valspar

Northern Sky Blue 4008-5B

ΔE 2.8 · #AAC5D3

Dunn-Edwards

Blue Spruce DE5772

ΔE 3.5 · #ADC5C9

IKEA

IKEA052 52

ΔE 4.5 · #B3C4D5

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 4.7 · #B2BFC5

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 8.2 · #C8C8D0

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 9.5 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.1 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

#B1C8D2

#D2BBB1

Analogous

#B1D2CC

#B1C8D2

#B1B8D2

Triadic

#B1C8D2

#D2B1C8

#C8D2B1

Split-Complementary

#B1C8D2

#D2B1B8

#D2CCB1

Tetradic

#B1C8D2

#CCB1D2

#D2BBB1

#B8D2B1

Monochromatic

#568295

#81A6B6

#B1C8D2

#E2EBEE

#EFF4F6

Rectangle

#B1C8D2

#BBB1D2

#D2BBB1

#C8D2B1

Compound

#B1C8D2

#B1B8D2

#D2BBB1

#D2CCB1

Variations

Lighter

#C1D3DB

#D2DEE3

#E6EBEE

Darker

#7FA6B7

#4B778A

#2B4651

Saturation

#BDC4C7

#B1C8D2

#9BD1E9

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

1.74:1

Fail

vs Black

12.06:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B1C8D2

#BDC2D3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B1C8D2

#C4C4D1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B1C8D2

#B1C9C7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Crisp Collar 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

#C4C3B9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B1C8D2

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1C8DD

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.

#BB9C8E

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: #B1C8D2;

CSS — background

background-color: #B1C8D2;

CSS Variable

--color-crisp-collar: #B1C8D2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'crisp-collar': '#B1C8D2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B1C8D2] text-[#B1C8D2]

SCSS

$crisp-collar: #B1C8D2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B1C8D2?

#B1C8D2 is Crisp Collar, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #B1C8D2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Crisp Collar?

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

What colors pair well with Crisp Collar?

Crisp Collar 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 Crisp Collar?

You can download Crisp Collar 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 Crisp Collar?

The hex code is #B1C8D2. In RGB it's 177, 200, 210, and in HSL it's 198°, 27%, 76%.

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