BLUES

IKEA052

#B3C4D5

RGB 179, 196, 213 · HSL 210°, 29%, 77% · CMYK 16, 8, 0, 16

IKEA052 is #B3C4D5 in HEX — rgb(179, 196, 213), hsl(210°, 29%, 77%), cmyk(16%, 8%, 0%, 16%).

IKEA052 pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 210°, 29%, 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#B3C4D5

RGB179, 196, 213

HSL210°, 29%, 77%

HSV210°, 16%, 84%

CMYK16, 8, 0, 16

Decimal11781333

CSS RGBrgb(179, 196, 213)

CSS HSLhsl(210, 29%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

IKEA

IKEA052 52

Exact match

Dulux

Time Travel S39C1

ΔE 0.7 · #B3C5D5

Benjamin Moore

Airway 828 · CC-820

ΔE 0.9 · #B5C6D8

Behr

Vanity N540-3

ΔE 1.1 · #B0C1D2

PPG

Pageant Song 1163-3

ΔE 2 · #B6C3D1

Sherwin-Williams

Blissful Blue SW6527

ΔE 2.1 · #B2C8D8

Valspar

Glacier Mist 4005-3B

ΔE 2.2 · #AEBECE

Kilz

Rain Reflection RC190-01

ΔE 2.2 · #B3C4D9

Hallman-Lindsay

Pompeii Ruins 623

ΔE 2.4 · #B5C7D4

Vista Paint

Blue Bayou C-614

ΔE 2.7 · #B3CADC

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 3.4 · #B4CBD9

Dunn-Edwards

Peace River DE5800

ΔE 3.9 · #A8BFCC

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 5.2 · #A1B8CA

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 5.2 · #BCCEE6

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 10.7 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.8 · #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

#B3C4D5

#D5C4B3

Analogous

#B3D5D5

#B3C4D5

#B3B3D5

Triadic

#B3C4D5

#D5B3C4

#C4D5B3

Split-Complementary

#B3C4D5

#D5B3B3

#D5D5B3

Tetradic

#B3C4D5

#D5B3D5

#D5C4B3

#B3D5B3

Monochromatic

#55789B

#829EBA

#B3C4D5

#E5EBF1

#EFF2F6

Rectangle

#B3C4D5

#C4B3D5

#D5C4B3

#C4D5B3

Compound

#B3C4D5

#B3B3D5

#D5C4B3

#D5D5B3

Variations

Lighter

#C2D0DE

#D3DCE4

#E6EAEF

Darker

#7F9DBB

#4A6C8E

#2A3F54

Saturation

#BFC4C9

#B3C4D5

#9FC4EA

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

1.78:1

Fail

vs Black

11.77:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B3C4D5

#BAC0D6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B3C4D5

#C1C1D3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B3C4D5

#B2C7C4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

IKEA052 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

focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#C6C0BB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B3C4D5

Daylight 5500K

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

#B3C5DF

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.

#BDA791

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: #B3C4D5;

CSS — background

background-color: #B3C4D5;

CSS Variable

--color-ikea052: #B3C4D5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ikea052': '#B3C4D5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B3C4D5] text-[#B3C4D5]

SCSS

$ikea052: #B3C4D5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B3C4D5?

#B3C4D5 is IKEA052, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #B3C4D5 warm or cool?

IKEA052 reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with IKEA052?

IKEA052 works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with IKEA052?

IKEA052 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 IKEA052?

You can download IKEA052 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 IKEA052?

The hex code is #B3C4D5. In RGB it's 179, 196, 213, and in HSL it's 210°, 29%, 77%.

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