BLUES

Blue Shimmer

#B3DAE2

RGB 179, 218, 226 · HSL 190°, 45%, 79% · CMYK 21, 4, 0, 11

Blue Shimmer is #B3DAE2 in HEX — rgb(179, 218, 226), hsl(190°, 45%, 79%), cmyk(21%, 4%, 0%, 11%).

Blue Shimmer pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 190°, 45%, 79%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#B3DAE2

RGB179, 218, 226

HSL190°, 45%, 79%

HSV190°, 21%, 89%

CMYK21, 4, 0, 11

Decimal11786978

CSS RGBrgb(179, 218, 226)

CSS HSLhsl(190, 45%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Old 2054-60

ΔE 1.1 · #B1DBE4

IKEA

IKEA083 83

ΔE 1.4 · #B6DCE6

Valspar

Surf Spray 5002-7B

ΔE 1.8 · #B9DEE7

Sherwin-Williams

Minor Blue SW6792

ΔE 1.8 · #B7DFE8

Dulux

Tenzing Half S32D1H

ΔE 1.9 · #B3DCE1

Kilz

Drop Of Teal RF200-02

ΔE 2 · #B5D8DD

Dunn-Edwards

Blue Moon DE5764

ΔE 2.1 · #BBDEE5

PPG

Everglade Mist 1150-3

ΔE 2.3 · #B7D7DE

Behr

Silver Strand 560E-3

ΔE 3 · #BAD8DE

Hallman-Lindsay

Monet Magic 665

ΔE 3.2 · #BBDADE

Vista Paint

Bright Vision K-190

ΔE 3.6 · #BFE3E9

Colorhouse

Dream .01 Dream-01

ΔE 6.5 · #CAE9EE

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 8 · #A1C5C8

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 11.3 · #87C8D7

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 11.7 · #BCCEE6

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 13.7 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

#B3DAE2

#E2B9B1

Analogous

#B1E2D1

#B3DAE2

#B1C1E2

Triadic

#B3DAE2

#E2B1DA

#DAE2B1

Split-Complementary

#B3DAE2

#E2B1C1

#E2D1B1

Tetradic

#B3DAE2

#D1B1E2

#E2B9B1

#C1E2B1

Monochromatic

#45A2B5

#7ABFCD

#B3DAE2

#E9F4F7

#EDF6F8

Rectangle

#B3DAE2

#B9B1E2

#E2B9B1

#DAE2B1

Compound

#B3DAE2

#B1C1E2

#E2B9B1

#E2D1B1

Variations

Lighter

#C1E1E7

#D3E7EB

#E6F0F2

Darker

#75BFCD

#3893A6

#1F5762

Saturation

#C2CED1

#B1DAE2

#A3E3F0

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

1.50:1

Fail

vs Black

14.04:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B3DAE2

#C9CFE4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B3DAE2

#D4D4E1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B3DAE2

#B3DBD8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Blue Shimmer 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

#C6D0C5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B3DAE2

Daylight 5500K

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

#B3D5E9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#CB968B

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #B3DAE2;

CSS — background

background-color: #B3DAE2;

CSS Variable

--color-blue-shimmer: #B3DAE2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue-shimmer': '#B3DAE2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B3DAE2] text-[#B3DAE2]

SCSS

$blue-shimmer: #B3DAE2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B3DAE2?

#B3DAE2 is Blue Shimmer, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #B3DAE2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blue Shimmer?

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

What colors pair well with Blue Shimmer?

Blue Shimmer 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 Blue Shimmer?

You can download Blue Shimmer 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 Blue Shimmer?

The hex code is #B3DAE2. In RGB it's 179, 218, 226, and in HSL it's 190°, 45%, 79%.

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