BLUES

Arctic Ice

#B6BDD0

RGB 182, 189, 208 · HSL 224°, 22%, 76% · CMYK 12, 9, 0, 18

Arctic Ice is #B6BDD0 in HEX — rgb(182, 189, 208), hsl(224°, 22%, 76%), cmyk(12%, 9%, 0%, 18%).

Arctic Ice pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 224°, 22%, 76%. 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#B6BDD0

RGB182, 189, 208

HSL224°, 22%, 76%

HSV224°, 12%, 82%

CMYK12, 9, 0, 18

Decimal11976144

CSS RGBrgb(182, 189, 208)

CSS HSLhsl(224, 22%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sweet Juliet PPU15-15

ΔE 0.9 · #B7BFD3

Vista Paint

Favorite Things K-92

ΔE 1.8 · #B2B9CA

Valspar

Lilac Macchiato 4002-5B

ΔE 2.1 · #B6C0D6

PPG

Cosmic 1171-4

ΔE 2.4 · #B8B9CB

Kilz

Silver Falls RB230-01

ΔE 2.4 · #BAC3D4

Dunn-Edwards

Winter Dusk DE5933

ΔE 2.8 · #B8B8CB

Benjamin Moore

Lavender 1438

ΔE 2.9 · #B4BAC8

Dulux

Alley S40D1

ΔE 3.2 · #B8C5D9

IKEA

IKEA052 52

ΔE 4.1 · #B3C4D5

Sherwin-Williams

Agapanthus SW9066

ΔE 4.3 · #BBC5DE

Hallman-Lindsay

Collensia 1281

ΔE 5.1 · #BDB7CD

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 6.3 · #A1B8CA

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 7 · #BCCEE6

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 7.3 · #B4CBD9

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 10.7 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.5 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

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

#B6BDD0

#CFC8B4

Analogous

#B4C9CF

#B6BDD0

#BBB4CF

Triadic

#B6BDD0

#CFB4BC

#BCCFB4

Split-Complementary

#B6BDD0

#CFBBB4

#C9CFB4

Tetradic

#B6BDD0

#CFB4C9

#CFC8B4

#B4CFBB

Monochromatic

#5B698F

#8691B1

#B6BDD0

#E3E6ED

#EFF1F5

Rectangle

#B6BDD0

#C8B4CF

#CFC8B4

#BCCFB4

Compound

#B6BDD0

#BBB4CF

#CFC8B4

#C9CFB4

Variations

Lighter

#C3C9D9

#D3D7E1

#E6E8ED

Darker

#8490B2

#515F84

#2E374E

Saturation

#BEC0C6

#B4BCCF

#9CB0E7

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

1.88:1

Fail

vs Black

11.18:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B6BDD0

#B7BCD1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B6BDD0

#BCBCCE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B6BDD0

#B5C0BE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Arctic Ice 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

focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#C8BAB7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B6BDD0

Daylight 5500K

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

#B5BFDB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#BBAF8E

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: #B6BDD0;

CSS — background

background-color: #B6BDD0;

CSS Variable

--color-arctic-ice: #B6BDD0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'arctic-ice': '#B6BDD0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B6BDD0] text-[#B6BDD0]

SCSS

$arctic-ice: #B6BDD0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B6BDD0?

#B6BDD0 is Arctic Ice, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #B6BDD0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Arctic Ice?

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

What colors pair well with Arctic Ice?

Arctic Ice 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 Arctic Ice?

You can download Arctic Ice 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 Arctic Ice?

The hex code is #B6BDD0. In RGB it's 182, 189, 208, and in HSL it's 224°, 22%, 76%.

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