BLUES

Arctic Paradise

#B8DFF8

RGB 184, 223, 248 · HSL 203°, 82%, 85% · CMYK 26, 10, 0, 3

Arctic Paradise is #B8DFF8 in HEX — rgb(184, 223, 248), hsl(203°, 82%, 85%), cmyk(26%, 10%, 0%, 3%).

Arctic Paradise pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 203°, 82%, 85%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#B8DFF8

RGB184, 223, 248

HSL203°, 82%, 85%

HSV203°, 26%, 97%

CMYK26, 10, 0, 3

Decimal12115960

CSS RGBrgb(184, 223, 248)

CSS HSLhsl(203, 82%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Arctic Paradise DE5841

Exact match

Behr

Impressionist Sky 580C-3

ΔE 2.3 · #BEDFF5

Kilz

Pool Party RD200-02

ΔE 3.5 · #ADD8EE

Valspar

Gentle Wind 4006-9B

ΔE 3.7 · #B7D6ED

Benjamin Moore

Sapphireberry 2063-60

ΔE 3.9 · #B2D7EB

Dulux

Fish Pond Quarter S35G1Q

ΔE 4 · #B7E1F3

PPG

Ariel 1237-3

ΔE 4.5 · #AED7EA

Vista Paint

Young Boy Blue K-133

ΔE 5.3 · #ABD1EE

Sherwin-Williams

Something Blue SW6800

ΔE 5.8 · #B0D6E6

Hallman-Lindsay

Marzena Dream 637

ΔE 5.8 · #A6D0EC

IKEA

IKEA083 83

ΔE 8.1 · #B6DCE6

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 8.1 · #BCCEE6

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 9.7 · #B4CBD9

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 14.1 · #87C8D7

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 14.4 · #A1B8CA

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 17.9 · #D7D7D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

70/100

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

#B8DFF8

#F8D1B9

Analogous

#B9F8F1

#B8DFF8

#B9C1F8

Triadic

#B8DFF8

#F8B9E0

#E0F8B9

Split-Complementary

#B8DFF8

#F8B9C1

#F8F1B9

Tetradic

#B8DFF8

#F1B9F8

#F8D1B9

#C1F8B9

Monochromatic

#2EA2EA

#74C1F1

#B8DFF8

#E8F5FD

Rectangle

#B8DFF8

#D1B9F8

#F8D1B9

#E0F8B9

Compound

#B8DFF8

#B9C1F8

#F8D1B9

#F8F1B9

Variations

Lighter

#C7E6F9

#D8ECF8

#EAF3F9

Darker

#67BEF4

#0C90E3

#045587

Saturation

#CFDBE2

#B9E0F8

#B6E1FC

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

1.40:1

Fail

vs Black

14.95:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B8DFF8

#CBD5F9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B8DFF8

#D9D9F5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B8DFF8

#B7E3DF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Arctic Paradise 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

#C9D4D5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B8DFF8

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7D9F9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EBEE

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.

#EAAD87

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: #B8DFF8;

CSS — background

background-color: #B8DFF8;

CSS Variable

--color-arctic-paradise: #B8DFF8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'arctic-paradise': '#B8DFF8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B8DFF8] text-[#B8DFF8]

SCSS

$arctic-paradise: #B8DFF8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B8DFF8?

#B8DFF8 is Arctic Paradise, a light blue with a cool undertone.

Is #B8DFF8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Arctic Paradise?

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

What colors pair well with Arctic Paradise?

Arctic Paradise 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 Paradise?

You can download Arctic Paradise 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 Paradise?

The hex code is #B8DFF8. In RGB it's 184, 223, 248, and in HSL it's 203°, 82%, 85%.

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