BLUES

Norwegian Sky

#B4CDDE

RGB 180, 205, 222 · HSL 204°, 39%, 79% · CMYK 19, 8, 0, 13

Norwegian Sky is #B4CDDE in HEX — rgb(180, 205, 222), hsl(204°, 39%, 79%), cmyk(19%, 8%, 0%, 13%).

Norwegian Sky pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 204°, 39%, 79%. 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#B4CDDE

RGB180, 205, 222

HSL204°, 39%, 79%

HSV204°, 19%, 87%

CMYK19, 8, 0, 13

Decimal11849182

CSS RGBrgb(180, 205, 222)

CSS HSLhsl(204, 39%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Bayou 615

ΔE 1.2 · #B4CCDF

Behr

Crystal Waters PPU14-14

ΔE 1.2 · #B3CEE1

Vista Paint

Blue Bayou C-614

ΔE 1.3 · #B3CADC

Sherwin-Williams

Wondrous Blue SW6807

ΔE 1.4 · #B8CDDD

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 1.8 · #B4CBD9

Valspar

Sailboat 4005-5B

ΔE 1.9 · #B1C8D8

Dulux

Ridge Light S37E1

ΔE 2.2 · #B2C9DD

Kilz

Blues Scale RC240-02

ΔE 2.2 · #B8CDE1

PPG

Sonata 1157-3

ΔE 2.6 · #ABC8D8

Benjamin Moore

Sea 836

ΔE 2.7 · #AEC7D5

Dunn-Edwards

Two Harbors DE5813

ΔE 3.1 · #BED3E1

IKEA

IKEA052 52

ΔE 3.8 · #B3C4D5

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 4.7 · #BCCEE6

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 7.5 · #A1B8CA

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 12.4 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.5 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#B4CDDE

#DEC5B5

Analogous

#B5DEDA

#B4CDDE

#B5B9DE

Triadic

#B4CDDE

#DEB5CE

#CEDEB5

Split-Complementary

#B4CDDE

#DEB5B9

#DEDAB5

Tetradic

#B4CDDE

#DAB5DE

#DEC5B5

#B9DEB5

Monochromatic

#4C87AE

#7FAAC7

#B4CDDE

#EAF1F6

#EDF3F7

Rectangle

#B4CDDE

#C5B5DE

#DEC5B5

#CEDEB5

Compound

#B4CDDE

#B5B9DE

#DEC5B5

#DEDAB5

Variations

Lighter

#C3D8E5

#D4E1EA

#E7EDF1

Darker

#7BA9C8

#3F789E

#24465D

Saturation

#C3CBD0

#B5CEDE

#A4D1EF

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

1.65:1

Fail

vs Black

12.73:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B4CDDE

#C0C7DF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B4CDDE

#C9C9DC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B4CDDE

#B3CFCD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Norwegian Sky 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

#C6C6C2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B4CDDE

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4CBE6

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.

#C7A68F

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: #B4CDDE;

CSS — background

background-color: #B4CDDE;

CSS Variable

--color-norwegian-sky: #B4CDDE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'norwegian-sky': '#B4CDDE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B4CDDE] text-[#B4CDDE]

SCSS

$norwegian-sky: #B4CDDE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B4CDDE?

#B4CDDE is Norwegian Sky, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #B4CDDE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Norwegian Sky?

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

What colors pair well with Norwegian Sky?

Norwegian Sky 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 Norwegian Sky?

You can download Norwegian Sky 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 Norwegian Sky?

The hex code is #B4CDDE. In RGB it's 180, 205, 222, and in HSL it's 204°, 39%, 79%.

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