BLUES

Millstream

#B8D4E0

RGB 184, 212, 224 · HSL 198°, 39%, 80% · CMYK 18, 5, 0, 12

Millstream is #B8D4E0 in HEX — rgb(184, 212, 224), hsl(198°, 39%, 80%), cmyk(18%, 5%, 0%, 12%).

Millstream pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 198°, 39%, 80%. 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#B8D4E0

RGB184, 212, 224

HSL198°, 39%, 80%

HSV198°, 18%, 88%

CMYK18, 5, 0, 12

Decimal12113120

CSS RGBrgb(184, 212, 224)

CSS HSLhsl(198, 39%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Millstream PPU14-16

Exact match

Dulux

Wavecrest Half S36C1H

ΔE 1 · #B5D2DF

Benjamin Moore

Mediterranean 799

ΔE 1.1 · #B8D5E3

Hallman-Lindsay

Bridgewater Bay 650

ΔE 1.3 · #BCD7E2

Vista Paint

Swirling Water K-158

ΔE 1.5 · #BAD2DF

Kilz

Summer Shower RE160-01

ΔE 1.8 · #BAD3DC

PPG

Midsummer's Dream 1151-3

ΔE 2.2 · #B4D0D9

Valspar

Adrift 4006-5B

ΔE 2.3 · #B2D0DF

Dunn-Edwards

Two Harbors DE5813

ΔE 2.6 · #BED3E1

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 3.5 · #B4CBD9

Sherwin-Williams

Something Blue SW6800

ΔE 3.7 · #B0D6E6

IKEA

IKEA083 83

ΔE 4.1 · #B6DCE6

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 7.5 · #BCCEE6

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 8.4 · #A1C5C8

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 11.3 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.3 · #CDCECD

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

#B8D4E0

#E0C4B8

Analogous

#B8E0D8

#B8D4E0

#B8C0E0

Triadic

#B8D4E0

#E0B8D4

#D4E0B8

Split-Complementary

#B8D4E0

#E0B8C0

#E0D8B8

Tetradic

#B8D4E0

#D8B8E0

#E0C4B8

#C0E0B8

Monochromatic

#4E93B1

#83B4C9

#B8D4E0

#EDF4F7

Rectangle

#B8D4E0

#C4B8E0

#E0C4B8

#D4E0B8

Compound

#B8D4E0

#B8C0E0

#E0C4B8

#E0D8B8

Variations

Lighter

#C6DDE6

#D6E4EB

#E8EFF2

Darker

#7EB2C9

#4083A0

#244D5F

Saturation

#C6CED2

#B8D4E0

#A9DAEF

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

1.55:1

Fail

vs Black

13.53:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B8D4E0

#C7CCE1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B8D4E0

#D0D0DE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B8D4E0

#B8D5D3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Millstream 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

#C9CCC3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B8D4E0

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7D1E7

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.

#C8A392

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: #B8D4E0;

CSS — background

background-color: #B8D4E0;

CSS Variable

--color-millstream: #B8D4E0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'millstream': '#B8D4E0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B8D4E0] text-[#B8D4E0]

SCSS

$millstream: #B8D4E0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B8D4E0?

#B8D4E0 is Millstream, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #B8D4E0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Millstream?

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

What colors pair well with Millstream?

Millstream 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 Millstream?

You can download Millstream 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 Millstream?

The hex code is #B8D4E0. In RGB it's 184, 212, 224, and in HSL it's 198°, 39%, 80%.

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