BLUES

Elusive Blue

#B4C0CC

RGB 180, 192, 204 · HSL 210°, 19%, 75% · CMYK 12, 6, 0, 20

Elusive Blue is #B4C0CC in HEX — rgb(180, 192, 204), hsl(210°, 19%, 75%), cmyk(12%, 6%, 0%, 20%).

Elusive Blue pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 210°, 19%, 75%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#B4C0CC

RGB180, 192, 204

HSL210°, 19%, 75%

HSV210°, 12%, 80%

CMYK12, 6, 0, 20

Decimal11845836

CSS RGBrgb(180, 192, 204)

CSS HSLhsl(210, 19%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Elusive Blue S38B1

Exact match

PPG

Pageant Song 1163-3

ΔE 1.5 · #B6C3D1

Valspar

Courtyard Shadow 4004-3B

ΔE 1.9 · #B1BBC8

Behr

Best In Show N550-3

ΔE 2.2 · #B9C3D2

Benjamin Moore

November 2128-50

ΔE 2.3 · #ADBBC9

Vista Paint

Pompeii Ruins C-622

ΔE 2.5 · #B5C6D2

Sherwin-Williams

Icy SW6534

ΔE 2.6 · #BBC7D2

Hallman-Lindsay

Pompeii Ruins 623

ΔE 3 · #B5C7D4

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 3.3 · #B2BFC5

IKEA

IKEA052 52

ΔE 3.3 · #B3C4D5

Kilz

Silver Falls RB230-01

ΔE 3.3 · #BAC3D4

Dunn-Edwards

Adirondack DE6339

ΔE 3.4 · #B0B9C1

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 5 · #B4CBD9

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 6 · #C8C8D0

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 7.8 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

#B4C0CC

#CBBFB3

Analogous

#B3CBCB

#B4C0CC

#B3B3CB

Triadic

#B4C0CC

#CBB3BF

#BFCBB3

Split-Complementary

#B4C0CC

#CBB3B3

#CBCBB3

Tetradic

#B4C0CC

#CBB3CB

#CBBFB3

#B3CBB3

Monochromatic

#5D7389

#8699AC

#B4C0CC

#E1E6EA

#F0F2F5

Rectangle

#B4C0CC

#BFB3CB

#CBBFB3

#BFCBB3

Compound

#B4C0CC

#B3B3CB

#CBBFB3

#CBCBB3

Variations

Lighter

#C2CCD6

#D3D9DF

#E6E9EC

Darker

#8599AD

#53697F

#303D4B

Saturation

#BCBFC3

#B3BFCB

#99BFE5

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

1.85:1

Fail

vs Black

11.35:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B4C0CC

#B9BDCD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B4C0CC

#BEBECA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B4C0CC

#B3C2C0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Elusive 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

focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#C6BDB4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B4C0CC

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4C2D8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#BAA38B

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: #B4C0CC;

CSS — background

background-color: #B4C0CC;

CSS Variable

--color-elusive-blue: #B4C0CC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'elusive-blue': '#B4C0CC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B4C0CC] text-[#B4C0CC]

SCSS

$elusive-blue: #B4C0CC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B4C0CC?

#B4C0CC is Elusive Blue, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #B4C0CC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Elusive Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Elusive Blue?

Elusive 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 Elusive Blue?

You can download Elusive 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 Elusive Blue?

The hex code is #B4C0CC. In RGB it's 180, 192, 204, and in HSL it's 210°, 19%, 75%.

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