BLUES

Radar

#B6C8E4

RGB 182, 200, 228 · HSL 217°, 46%, 80% · CMYK 20, 12, 0, 11

Radar is #B6C8E4 in HEX — rgb(182, 200, 228), hsl(217°, 46%, 80%), cmyk(20%, 12%, 0%, 11%).

Radar pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 217°, 46%, 80%. 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#B6C8E4

RGB182, 200, 228

HSL217°, 46%, 80%

HSV217°, 20%, 89%

CMYK20, 12, 0, 11

Decimal11978980

CSS RGBrgb(182, 200, 228)

CSS HSLhsl(217, 46%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

By the Bay K-109

ΔE 0.8 · #B4C7E2

Dulux

Radar S40F1

ΔE 0.9 · #B5C9E4

Behr

Heritage 600F-4

ΔE 1.6 · #B2C8E6

Hallman-Lindsay

Simply Sparkling 594

ΔE 1.7 · #B0C5E0

Kilz

Lyrical Poetry RB210-02

ΔE 1.8 · #B3C3DF

Dunn-Edwards

Afternoon Sky DE5877

ΔE 2.4 · #B0C6DF

Valspar

Promise 4005-7C

ΔE 2.4 · #B4C5E5

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 3 · #BCCEE6

Sherwin-Williams

Agapanthus SW9066

ΔE 3.1 · #BBC5DE

Benjamin Moore

Windmill 2067-60

ΔE 3.9 · #BDD3EE

PPG

Baby Bunting 1243-3

ΔE 4.5 · #ABCAEA

IKEA

IKEA052 52

ΔE 6.1 · #B3C4D5

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 7.9 · #B4CBD9

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 8.6 · #A1B8CA

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 13.5 · #B7B1DC

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 16 · #C3C3C3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#B6C8E4

#E3D1B5

Analogous

#B5DEE3

#B6C8E4

#BAB5E3

Triadic

#B6C8E4

#E3B5C7

#C7E3B5

Split-Complementary

#B6C8E4

#E3BAB5

#DEE3B5

Tetradic

#B6C8E4

#E3B5DE

#E3D1B5

#B5E3BA

Monochromatic

#4572BA

#7D9CCF

#B6C8E4

#ECF1F8

Rectangle

#B6C8E4

#D1B5E3

#E3D1B5

#C7E3B5

Compound

#B6C8E4

#BAB5E3

#E3D1B5

#DEE3B5

Variations

Lighter

#C3D2E9

#D4DEEC

#E7ECF3

Darker

#7799D0

#3763A9

#1F3964

Saturation

#C5CAD3

#B5C7E3

#A7C3F1

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

1.70:1

Fail

vs Black

12.37:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B6C8E4

#BCC5E5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B6C8E4

#C5C5E1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B6C8E4

#B4CCC9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Radar 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

#C8C3C6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B6C8E4

Daylight 5500K

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

#B5C8EA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EAEC

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.

#CDB58D

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: #B6C8E4;

CSS — background

background-color: #B6C8E4;

CSS Variable

--color-radar: #B6C8E4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'radar': '#B6C8E4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B6C8E4] text-[#B6C8E4]

SCSS

$radar: #B6C8E4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B6C8E4?

#B6C8E4 is Radar, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #B6C8E4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Radar?

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

What colors pair well with Radar?

Radar 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 Radar?

You can download Radar 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 Radar?

The hex code is #B6C8E4. In RGB it's 182, 200, 228, and in HSL it's 217°, 46%, 80%.

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