BLUES

Pompeii Ruins

#B5C7D4

RGB 181, 199, 212 · HSL 205°, 26%, 77% · CMYK 15, 6, 0, 17

Pompeii Ruins is #B5C7D4 in HEX — rgb(181, 199, 212), hsl(205°, 26%, 77%), cmyk(15%, 6%, 0%, 17%).

Pompeii Ruins pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 205°, 26%, 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#B5C7D4

RGB181, 199, 212

HSL205°, 26%, 77%

HSV205°, 15%, 83%

CMYK15, 6, 0, 17

Decimal11913172

CSS RGBrgb(181, 199, 212)

CSS HSLhsl(205, 26%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Pompeii Ruins 623

Exact match

Vista Paint

Pompeii Ruins C-622

ΔE 0.7 · #B5C6D2

Behr

English Hollyhock HDC-CT-16A

ΔE 0.9 · #B4C8D4

Sherwin-Williams

Honest Blue SW6520

ΔE 1.2 · #B2C7D3

Dulux

Star Gate S37C1

ΔE 1.6 · #B7C5D3

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 2 · #B4CBD9

PPG

Pageant Song 1163-3

ΔE 2.1 · #B6C3D1

Valspar

Sailboat 4005-5B

ΔE 2.2 · #B1C8D8

Benjamin Moore

Sea 836

ΔE 2.4 · #AEC7D5

IKEA

IKEA052 52

ΔE 2.4 · #B3C4D5

Kilz

Soothing Ocean RD160-01

ΔE 2.7 · #B7C7CF

Dunn-Edwards

Peace River DE5800

ΔE 3.7 · #A8BFCC

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 4.9 · #B2BFC5

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 6.5 · #BCCEE6

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 9.2 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

#B5C7D4

#D4C2B5

Analogous

#B5D4D1

#B5C7D4

#B5B8D4

Triadic

#B5C7D4

#D4B5C7

#C7D4B5

Split-Complementary

#B5C7D4

#D4B5B8

#D4D1B5

Tetradic

#B5C7D4

#D1B5D4

#D4C2B5

#B8D4B5

Monochromatic

#597D97

#85A2B7

#B5C7D4

#E5EBF0

#EFF3F6

Rectangle

#B5C7D4

#C2B5D4

#D4C2B5

#C7D4B5

Compound

#B5C7D4

#B5B8D4

#D4C2B5

#D4D1B5

Variations

Lighter

#C4D2DC

#D4DDE4

#E7EBEE

Darker

#82A2B8

#4D718B

#2C4252

Saturation

#C0C5C9

#B5C7D4

#9FCBE9

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

1.74:1

Fail

vs Black

12.08:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B5C7D4

#BDC2D5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B5C7D4

#C4C4D2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B5C7D4

#B4C9C7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Pompeii Ruins 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

#C7C2BA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B5C7D4

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4C7DE

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.

#BDA391

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: #B5C7D4;

CSS — background

background-color: #B5C7D4;

CSS Variable

--color-pompeii-ruins: #B5C7D4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pompeii-ruins': '#B5C7D4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B5C7D4] text-[#B5C7D4]

SCSS

$pompeii-ruins: #B5C7D4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B5C7D4?

#B5C7D4 is Pompeii Ruins, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #B5C7D4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pompeii Ruins?

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

What colors pair well with Pompeii Ruins?

Pompeii Ruins 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 Pompeii Ruins?

You can download Pompeii Ruins 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 Pompeii Ruins?

The hex code is #B5C7D4. In RGB it's 181, 199, 212, and in HSL it's 205°, 26%, 77%.

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