BLUES

Elevated

#B5D5EC

RGB 181, 213, 236 · HSL 205°, 59%, 82% · CMYK 23, 10, 0, 7

Elevated is #B5D5EC in HEX — rgb(181, 213, 236), hsl(205°, 59%, 82%), cmyk(23%, 10%, 0%, 7%).

Elevated pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 205°, 59%, 82%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#B5D5EC

RGB181, 213, 236

HSL205°, 59%, 82%

HSV205°, 23%, 93%

CMYK23, 10, 0, 7

Decimal11916780

CSS RGBrgb(181, 213, 236)

CSS HSLhsl(205, 59%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Elevated S530-2

Exact match

Valspar

Gentle Wind 4006-9B

ΔE 0.5 · #B7D6ED

Dulux

Island Light Half S39H1H

ΔE 1.7 · #BBD7EF

Benjamin Moore

Sapphireberry 2063-60

ΔE 2.4 · #B2D7EB

Kilz

Sea Balm TB-43

ΔE 2.5 · #ACCFE7

Dunn-Edwards

Wild Blue Yonder DE5855

ΔE 2.6 · #B3D9F3

Hallman-Lindsay

Modern Blue 608

ΔE 3.1 · #BAD1E9

Vista Paint

Modern Blue C-607

ΔE 3.3 · #BBD1E8

PPG

Ariel 1237-3

ΔE 3.7 · #AED7EA

Sherwin-Williams

Something Blue SW6800

ΔE 4.4 · #B0D6E6

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 4.8 · #BCCEE6

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 6.2 · #B4CBD9

IKEA

IKEA050 50

ΔE 7.5 · #C6D7E3

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 10.7 · #A1B8CA

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 13.2 · #87C8D7

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 15.8 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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

#B5D5EC

#ECCDB6

Analogous

#B6ECE8

#B5D5EC

#B6BBEC

Triadic

#B5D5EC

#ECB6D6

#D6ECB6

Split-Complementary

#B5D5EC

#ECB6BB

#ECE8B6

Tetradic

#B5D5EC

#E8B6EC

#ECCDB6

#BBECB6

Monochromatic

#3C91CD

#79B3DC

#B5D5EC

#EBF4FA

Rectangle

#B5D5EC

#CDB6EC

#ECCDB6

#D6ECB6

Compound

#B5D5EC

#B6BBEC

#ECCDB6

#ECE8B6

Variations

Lighter

#C5DEF0

#D6E6F1

#E8F0F6

Darker

#71B0DE

#287FBE

#164A70

Saturation

#C9D2D9

#B6D6EC

#ADD7F6

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

1.53:1

Fail

vs Black

13.69:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B5D5EC

#C4CDED

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B5D5EC

#D0D0E9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B5D5EC

#B4D8D5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Elevated 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

#C7CCCC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B5D5EC

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4D1F0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EBED

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.

#D8AB8B

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #B5D5EC;

CSS — background

background-color: #B5D5EC;

CSS Variable

--color-elevated: #B5D5EC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'elevated': '#B5D5EC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B5D5EC] text-[#B5D5EC]

SCSS

$elevated: #B5D5EC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B5D5EC?

#B5D5EC is Elevated, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #B5D5EC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Elevated?

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

What colors pair well with Elevated?

Elevated 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 Elevated?

You can download Elevated 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 Elevated?

The hex code is #B5D5EC. In RGB it's 181, 213, 236, and in HSL it's 205°, 59%, 82%.

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