BLUES

Arctic Circle

#B2CCD9

RGB 178, 204, 217 · HSL 200°, 34%, 77% · CMYK 18, 6, 0, 15

Arctic Circle is #B2CCD9 in HEX — rgb(178, 204, 217), hsl(200°, 34%, 77%), cmyk(18%, 6%, 0%, 15%).

Arctic Circle pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 200°, 34%, 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#B2CCD9

RGB178, 204, 217

HSL200°, 34%, 77%

HSV200°, 18%, 85%

CMYK18, 6, 0, 15

Decimal11717849

CSS RGBrgb(178, 204, 217)

CSS HSLhsl(200, 34%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Mountain Stream TB-44

ΔE 0.9 · #B3CEDA

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 1.2 · #B4CBD9

Benjamin Moore

Greenhow CW-655

ΔE 1.6 · #ADC8D5

Dulux

Sea Breeze Half S36B1H

ΔE 1.7 · #B7CED9

Valspar

Adrift 4006-5B

ΔE 2 · #B2D0DF

PPG

Twinkle 1154-4

ΔE 2.1 · #ADC6D3

Vista Paint

Abstract Idea C-642

ΔE 2.1 · #B9D0DB

Hallman-Lindsay

Abstract Idea 643

ΔE 2.1 · #B9D1DD

Behr

Liberty Gray 570E-3

ΔE 2.2 · #B0D0DD

Sherwin-Williams

Take Five SW6513

ΔE 2.2 · #B3C9D3

Dunn-Edwards

Two Harbors DE5813

ΔE 3.4 · #BED3E1

IKEA

IKEA052 52

ΔE 4.4 · #B3C4D5

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 6.8 · #B2BFC5

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 6.8 · #BCCEE6

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 11.3 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.4 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#B2CCD9

#D8BEB0

Analogous

#B0D8D2

#B2CCD9

#B0B7D8

Triadic

#B2CCD9

#D8B0CB

#CBD8B0

Split-Complementary

#B2CCD9

#D8B0B7

#D8D2B0

Tetradic

#B2CCD9

#D2B0D8

#D8BEB0

#B7D8B0

Monochromatic

#4F85A1

#7DA9BF

#B2CCD9

#E4EDF2

#EEF4F7

Rectangle

#B2CCD9

#BEB0D8

#D8BEB0

#CBD8B0

Compound

#B2CCD9

#B0B7D8

#D8BEB0

#D8D2B0

Variations

Lighter

#C0D5E0

#D2DFE6

#E6ECEF

Darker

#7AA9C0

#447994

#264757

Saturation

#BEC6CA

#B0CBD8

#9DD1EC

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

1.68:1

Fail

vs Black

12.53:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B2CCD9

#BFC5DA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B2CCD9

#C8C8D7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B2CCD9

#B2CECB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Arctic Circle 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

#C5C6BE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B2CCD9

Daylight 5500K

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

#B2CBE2

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.

#C09E8D

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: #B2CCD9;

CSS — background

background-color: #B2CCD9;

CSS Variable

--color-arctic-circle: #B2CCD9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'arctic-circle': '#B2CCD9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B2CCD9] text-[#B2CCD9]

SCSS

$arctic-circle: #B2CCD9;

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#AECBD4 · ΔE 2.5

Mediterranean Breeze

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#B0C9D0 · ΔE 3.4

Watercolor

#BCD4DD · ΔE 3.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B2CCD9?

#B2CCD9 is Arctic Circle, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #B2CCD9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Arctic Circle?

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

What colors pair well with Arctic Circle?

Arctic Circle 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 Arctic Circle?

You can download Arctic Circle 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 Arctic Circle?

The hex code is #B2CCD9. In RGB it's 178, 204, 217, and in HSL it's 200°, 34%, 77%.

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