BLUES

Wavecrest Half

#B5D2DF

RGB 181, 210, 223 · HSL 199°, 40%, 79% · CMYK 19, 6, 0, 13

Wavecrest Half is #B5D2DF in HEX — rgb(181, 210, 223), hsl(199°, 40%, 79%), cmyk(19%, 6%, 0%, 13%).

Wavecrest Half pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 199°, 40%, 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#B5D2DF

RGB181, 210, 223

HSL199°, 40%, 79%

HSV199°, 19%, 87%

CMYK19, 6, 0, 13

Decimal11915999

CSS RGBrgb(181, 210, 223)

CSS HSLhsl(199, 40%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Wavecrest Half S36C1H

Exact match

Behr

Millstream PPU14-16

ΔE 1 · #B8D4E0

Benjamin Moore

Blue 2062-60

ΔE 1.2 · #B4D4E2

Valspar

Adrift 4006-5B

ΔE 1.3 · #B2D0DF

Kilz

Mountain Stream TB-44

ΔE 1.5 · #B3CEDA

Vista Paint

Swirling Water K-158

ΔE 1.7 · #BAD2DF

Hallman-Lindsay

Abstract Idea 643

ΔE 1.7 · #B9D1DD

Dunn-Edwards

Dockside DE5806

ΔE 2.2 · #B1D3E3

PPG

Midsummer's Dream 1151-3

ΔE 2.3 · #B4D0D9

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 2.9 · #B4CBD9

Sherwin-Williams

Something Blue SW6800

ΔE 3.3 · #B0D6E6

IKEA

IKEA083 83

ΔE 4.5 · #B6DCE6

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 7.2 · #BCCEE6

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 8.1 · #A1C5C8

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 11.9 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.9 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#B5D2DF

#DFC2B4

Analogous

#B4DFD7

#B5D2DF

#B4BCDF

Triadic

#B5D2DF

#DFB4D1

#D1DFB4

Split-Complementary

#B5D2DF

#DFB4BC

#DFD7B4

Tetradic

#B5D2DF

#D7B4DF

#DFC2B4

#BCDFB4

Monochromatic

#4B8FAF

#7EB1C8

#B5D2DF

#EAF2F6

#EDF4F7

Rectangle

#B5D2DF

#C2B4DF

#DFC2B4

#D1DFB4

Compound

#B5D2DF

#B4BCDF

#DFC2B4

#DFD7B4

Variations

Lighter

#C3DAE5

#D4E3EA

#E7EEF2

Darker

#7AB0C9

#3E81A0

#234B5E

Saturation

#C3CCD0

#B4D1DF

#A4D7EF

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

1.59:1

Fail

vs Black

13.25:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B5D2DF

#C4CAE0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B5D2DF

#CDCDDD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B5D2DF

#B5D4D1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Wavecrest Half 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

#C7CAC2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B5D2DF

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4CFE7

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.

#C8A18F

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: #B5D2DF;

CSS — background

background-color: #B5D2DF;

CSS Variable

--color-wavecrest-half: #B5D2DF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wavecrest-half': '#B5D2DF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B5D2DF] text-[#B5D2DF]

SCSS

$wavecrest-half: #B5D2DF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B5D2DF?

#B5D2DF is Wavecrest Half, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #B5D2DF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Wavecrest Half?

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

What colors pair well with Wavecrest Half?

Wavecrest Half 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 Wavecrest Half?

You can download Wavecrest Half 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 Wavecrest Half?

The hex code is #B5D2DF. In RGB it's 181, 210, 223, and in HSL it's 199°, 40%, 79%.

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