BLUES

Blissful Blue

#B2C8D8

RGB 178, 200, 216 · HSL 205°, 33%, 77% · CMYK 18, 7, 0, 15

Blissful Blue is #B2C8D8 in HEX — rgb(178, 200, 216), hsl(205°, 33%, 77%), cmyk(18%, 7%, 0%, 15%).

Blissful Blue pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 205°, 33%, 77%. 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#B2C8D8

RGB178, 200, 216

HSL205°, 33%, 77%

HSV205°, 18%, 85%

CMYK18, 7, 0, 15

Decimal11716824

CSS RGBrgb(178, 200, 216)

CSS HSLhsl(205, 33%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Blissful Blue SW6527

Exact match

Valspar

Sailboat 4005-5B

ΔE 0.3 · #B1C8D8

Vista Paint

Blue Bayou C-614

ΔE 1.3 · #B3CADC

Dulux

Cameo Blue S37D1

ΔE 1.4 · #B6C8D8

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 1.5 · #B4CBD9

Benjamin Moore

Sea 836

ΔE 1.6 · #AEC7D5

Behr

Silver Service 610F-4

ΔE 1.9 · #B7CCDE

Hallman-Lindsay

Dancing In The Rain 644

ΔE 1.9 · #ABC5D6

IKEA

IKEA052 52

ΔE 2.1 · #B3C4D5

PPG

Twinkle 1154-4

ΔE 2.2 · #ADC6D3

Kilz

Soft Chambray RD170-01

ΔE 2.8 · #A8C4D6

Dunn-Edwards

Peace River DE5800

ΔE 3.8 · #A8BFCC

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 5.3 · #BCCEE6

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 6 · #A1B8CA

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 11.3 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#B2C8D8

#D8C1B1

Analogous

#B1D8D4

#B2C8D8

#B1B4D8

Triadic

#B2C8D8

#D8B1C8

#C8D8B1

Split-Complementary

#B2C8D8

#D8B1B4

#D8D4B1

Tetradic

#B2C8D8

#D4B1D8

#D8C1B1

#B4D8B1

Monochromatic

#507E9F

#7EA3BE

#B2C8D8

#E4ECF1

#EEF3F6

Rectangle

#B2C8D8

#C1B1D8

#D8C1B1

#C8D8B1

Compound

#B2C8D8

#B1B4D8

#D8C1B1

#D8D4B1

Variations

Lighter

#C1D3E0

#D2DDE6

#E6EBEF

Darker

#7BA3BF

#457393

#274357

Saturation

#BFC5CA

#B1C8D8

#9DCBEB

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

1.73:1

Fail

vs Black

12.15:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B2C8D8

#BCC2D9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B2C8D8

#C4C4D6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B2C8D8

#B1CAC8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Blissful Blue 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

#C5C3BD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B2C8D8

Daylight 5500K

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

#B2C8E1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EBEC

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.

#C0A38E

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: #B2C8D8;

CSS — background

background-color: #B2C8D8;

CSS Variable

--color-blissful-blue: #B2C8D8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blissful-blue': '#B2C8D8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B2C8D8] text-[#B2C8D8]

SCSS

$blissful-blue: #B2C8D8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B2C8D8?

#B2C8D8 is Blissful Blue, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #B2C8D8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blissful Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Blissful Blue?

Blissful Blue 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 Blissful Blue?

You can download Blissful Blue 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 Blissful Blue?

The hex code is #B2C8D8. In RGB it's 178, 200, 216, and in HSL it's 205°, 33%, 77%.

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