BLUES

Elevation

#B5CED5

RGB 181, 206, 213 · HSL 193°, 28%, 77% · CMYK 15, 3, 0, 16

Elevation is #B5CED5 in HEX — rgb(181, 206, 213), hsl(193°, 28%, 77%), cmyk(15%, 3%, 0%, 16%).

Elevation 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#B5CED5

RGB181, 206, 213

HSL193°, 28%, 77%

HSV193°, 15%, 84%

CMYK15, 3, 0, 16

Decimal11914965

CSS RGBrgb(181, 206, 213)

CSS HSLhsl(193, 28%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Hatteras Haze K-165

ΔE 0.9 · #B8D0D7

Benjamin Moore

Intuition CSP-610

ΔE 1 · #B8CFD5

PPG

Midsummer's Dream 1151-3

ΔE 1.5 · #B4D0D9

Behr

Skyline Steel 750E-3

ΔE 1.5 · #B9D0D5

Kilz

Chilly Morning RE240-01

ΔE 1.7 · #B8CDD2

Dulux

Archie SP2E8

ΔE 1.9 · #B8CFD9

Valspar

Schoolboy Blue 4007-5B

ΔE 2 · #BCD1D9

Sherwin-Williams

Stream SW6499

ΔE 2.3 · #ADCCD3

Colorhouse

Water .03 Water-03

ΔE 3 · #BBD0D2

Hallman-Lindsay

Abstract Idea 643

ΔE 3 · #B9D1DD

Dunn-Edwards

Blue Spruce DE5772

ΔE 3.6 · #ADC5C9

IKEA

IKEA153 153

ΔE 5.1 · #B1CBC9

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 6 · #A1C5C8

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 8.7 · #C8C8D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.4 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 9.6 · #D0D0D0

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 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

#B5CED5

#D5BBB4

Analogous

#B4D5CB

#B5CED5

#B4BDD5

Triadic

#B5CED5

#D5B4CE

#CED5B4

Split-Complementary

#B5CED5

#D5B4BD

#D5CBB4

Tetradic

#B5CED5

#CBB4D5

#D5BBB4

#BDD5B4

Monochromatic

#568B99

#83ADB9

#B5CED5

#E5EEF0

#EFF4F6

Rectangle

#B5CED5

#BBB4D5

#D5BBB4

#CED5B4

Compound

#B5CED5

#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

1.65:1

Fail

vs Black

12.75:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B5CED5

#C3C7D6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B5CED5

#CACAD4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B5CED5

#B5CFCD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Elevation 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

#C7C7BB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B5CED5

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4CCDF

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: #B5CED5;

CSS — background

background-color: #B5CED5;

CSS Variable

--color-elevation: #B5CED5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'elevation': '#B5CED5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B5CED5] text-[#B5CED5]

SCSS

$elevation: #B5CED5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B5CED5?

#B5CED5 is Elevation, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #B5CED5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Elevation?

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

What colors pair well with Elevation?

Elevation 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 Elevation?

You can download Elevation 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 Elevation?

The hex code is #B5CED5. In RGB it's 181, 206, 213, and in HSL it's 193°, 28%, 77%.

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