BLUES

Pallid Blue

#B3CDD4

RGB 179, 205, 212 · HSL 193°, 28%, 77% · CMYK 16, 3, 0, 17

Pallid Blue is #B3CDD4 in HEX — rgb(179, 205, 212), hsl(193°, 28%, 77%), cmyk(16%, 3%, 0%, 17%).

Pallid Blue pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 193°, 28%, 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#B3CDD4

RGB179, 205, 212

HSL193°, 28%, 77%

HSV193°, 16%, 83%

CMYK16, 3, 0, 17

Decimal11783636

CSS RGBrgb(179, 205, 212)

CSS HSLhsl(193, 28%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Blue 1668 · CC-730

ΔE 1.1 · #B1CAD1

Vista Paint

Hatteras Haze K-165

ΔE 1.4 · #B8D0D7

PPG

Midsummer's Dream 1151-3

ΔE 1.6 · #B4D0D9

Behr

Floating Blue HDC-SM14-8

ΔE 1.6 · #AFC9CF

Dulux

Dewpoint S32A1

ΔE 1.8 · #B2CED2

Sherwin-Williams

Stream SW6499

ΔE 1.8 · #ADCCD3

Kilz

Chilly Morning RE240-01

ΔE 2 · #B8CDD2

Valspar

Schoolboy Blue 4007-5B

ΔE 2.6 · #BCD1D9

Hallman-Lindsay

Star Mist 630

ΔE 3.2 · #B3C6CE

Colorhouse

Water .03 Water-03

ΔE 3.3 · #BBD0D2

Dunn-Edwards

Blue Spruce DE5772

ΔE 3.3 · #ADC5C9

IKEA

IKEA153 153

ΔE 4.9 · #B1CBC9

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 5.5 · #A1C5C8

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 9.1 · #C8C8D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.7 · #CDCECD

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 9.9 · #C3C3C3

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#B3CDD4

#D5BBB4

Analogous

#B4D5CB

#B3CDD4

#B4BDD5

Triadic

#B3CDD4

#D5B4CE

#CED5B4

Split-Complementary

#B3CDD4

#D5B4BD

#D5CBB4

Tetradic

#B3CDD4

#CBB4D5

#D5BBB4

#BDD5B4

Monochromatic

#568B99

#83ADB9

#B3CDD4

#E5EEF0

#EFF4F6

Rectangle

#B3CDD4

#BBB4D5

#D5BBB4

#CED5B4

Compound

#B3CDD4

#B4BDD5

#D5BBB4

#D5CBB4

Variations

Lighter

#C3D8DD

#D3E1E4

#E6EDEE

Darker

#80ADBA

#4B7F8D

#2B4A53

Saturation

#BFC7C9

#B4CED5

#9FDAEA

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

1.67:1

Fail

vs Black

12.60:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B3CDD4

#C1C5D5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B3CDD4

#C9C9D3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B3CDD4

#B3CECC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Pallid 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

#C6C6BA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B3CDD4

Daylight 5500K

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

#B3CBDE

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.

#BD9A91

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: #B3CDD4;

CSS — background

background-color: #B3CDD4;

CSS Variable

--color-pallid-blue: #B3CDD4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pallid-blue': '#B3CDD4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B3CDD4] text-[#B3CDD4]

SCSS

$pallid-blue: #B3CDD4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B3CDD4?

#B3CDD4 is Pallid Blue, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #B3CDD4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pallid Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Pallid Blue?

Pallid 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 Pallid Blue?

You can download Pallid 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 Pallid Blue?

The hex code is #B3CDD4. In RGB it's 179, 205, 212, and in HSL it's 193°, 28%, 77%.

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