BLUES

Icebreaker

#B7C2CC

RGB 183, 194, 204 · HSL 209°, 17%, 76% · CMYK 10, 5, 0, 20

Icebreaker is #B7C2CC in HEX — rgb(183, 194, 204), hsl(209°, 17%, 76%), cmyk(10%, 5%, 0%, 20%).

Icebreaker pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 209°, 17%, 76%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#B7C2CC

RGB183, 194, 204

HSL209°, 17%, 76%

HSV209°, 10%, 80%

CMYK10, 5, 0, 20

Decimal12042956

CSS RGBrgb(183, 194, 204)

CSS HSLhsl(209, 17%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Shark Loop 4007-3B

ΔE 1.1 · #B7C2CA

Dulux

Pre School S37B1

ΔE 1.2 · #B4C2CD

PPG

Blue Dolphin 1041-4

ΔE 1.4 · #BCC5CF

Benjamin Moore

Instinct AF-575

ΔE 1.6 · #BBC6D1

Sherwin-Williams

Icy SW6534

ΔE 1.9 · #BBC7D2

Vista Paint

Pompeii Ruins C-622

ΔE 2.5 · #B5C6D2

Kilz

Soothing Ocean RD160-01

ΔE 2.5 · #B7C7CF

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 2.7 · #B2BFC5

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Springs DE6346

ΔE 2.8 · #B7BDC4

Behr

Best In Show N550-3

ΔE 2.8 · #B9C3D2

Hallman-Lindsay

Pompeii Ruins 623

ΔE 3.1 · #B5C7D4

IKEA

IKEA052 52

ΔE 4.2 · #B3C4D5

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 5 · #C8C8D0

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 5.1 · #B4CBD9

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 6.6 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.3 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

#B7C2CC

#CCC1B7

Analogous

#B7CCCC

#B7C2CC

#B7B8CC

Triadic

#B7C2CC

#CCB7C2

#C2CCB7

Split-Complementary

#B7C2CC

#CCB7B8

#CCCCB7

Tetradic

#B7C2CC

#CCB7CC

#CCC1B7

#B8CCB7

Monochromatic

#617689

#8B9CAC

#B7C2CC

#E4E8EC

#F0F2F4

Rectangle

#B7C2CC

#C1B7CC

#CCC1B7

#C2CCB7

Compound

#B7C2CC

#B7B8CC

#CCC1B7

#CCCCB7

Variations

Lighter

#C6CED6

#D5DAE0

#E7EAEC

Darker

#899CAD

#576B7F

#323E4A

Saturation

#BFC2C5

#B7C2CC

#9EC3E6

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

1.81:1

Fail

vs Black

11.60:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B7C2CC

#BCBFCD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B7C2CC

#C0C0CB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B7C2CC

#B6C3C2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Icebreaker 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

#C9BEB4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B7C2CC

Daylight 5500K

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

#B6C3D8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#BBA48E

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: #B7C2CC;

CSS — background

background-color: #B7C2CC;

CSS Variable

--color-icebreaker: #B7C2CC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'icebreaker': '#B7C2CC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B7C2CC] text-[#B7C2CC]

SCSS

$icebreaker: #B7C2CC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B7C2CC?

#B7C2CC is Icebreaker, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #B7C2CC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Icebreaker?

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

What colors pair well with Icebreaker?

Icebreaker 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 Icebreaker?

You can download Icebreaker 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 Icebreaker?

The hex code is #B7C2CC. In RGB it's 183, 194, 204, and in HSL it's 209°, 17%, 76%.

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