BLUES

Lavender Cloud

#BAC3FF

RGB 186, 195, 255 · HSL 232°, 100%, 86% · CMYK 27, 24, 0, 0

Lavender Cloud is #BAC3FF in HEX — rgb(186, 195, 255), hsl(232°, 100%, 86%), cmyk(27%, 24%, 0%, 0%).

Lavender Cloud pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 232°, 100%, 86%. 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#BAC3FF

RGB186, 195, 255

HSL232°, 100%, 86%

HSV232°, 27%, 100%

CMYK27, 24, 0, 0

Decimal12239871

CSS RGBrgb(186, 195, 255)

CSS HSLhsl(232, 100%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Lavender CloudP550-3

Exact match

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ΔE 9.7 · #B7C0EA

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ΔE 10.9 · #AAABDA

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ΔE 11 · #ADBAE3

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ΔE 11.1 · #ABB1DC

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ΔE 11.4 · #BCBDE4

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Violet23

ΔE 11.4 · #B7B1DC

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ΔE 11.5 · #ABAFDA

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Traditional MauveS43H3

ΔE 12.1 · #AEB0D9

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ΔE 14.7 · #9AABD3

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Awesome VioletSW6815

ΔE 15.5 · #A7B2D4

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ΔE 18.9 · #9FC1DF

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ΔE 22.2 · #E3DBF2

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Lulworth Blue89

ΔE 24.2 · #A1B8CA

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RAL

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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

#BAC3FF

#FFF5B8

Analogous

#B8E5FF

#BAC3FF

#D2B8FF

Triadic

#BAC3FF

#FFB8C1

#C1FFB8

Split-Complementary

#BAC3FF

#FFD2B8

#E5FFB8

Tetradic

#BAC3FF

#FFB8E5

#FFF5B8

#B8FFD2

Monochromatic

#1F3DFF

#6B7FFF

#BAC3FF

#E5E9FF

Rectangle

#BAC3FF

#F5B8FF

#FFF5B8

#C1FFB8

Compound

#BAC3FF

#D2B8FF

#FFF5B8

#E5FFB8

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Lavender Cloud run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #E0E4FF

Tint #D6DCFF

Tint #CCD3FF

Tint #C2CAFF

Base #BAC3FF

Shade #596FFF

Shade #0021FA

Shade #00159C

Shade #00083D

Variations

Lighter

#C6CDFF

#D7DCFC

#EAECFB

Darker

#6075FF

#0020F1

#00138C

Saturation

#D1D3E6

#B8C1FF

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

12.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BAC3FF

#B4C7FF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BAC3FF

#C2C2F8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BAC3FF

#B4CEC7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Lavender Cloud 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

#CBBFDA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BAC3FF

Daylight 5500K

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

#B8C4FF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E7E8EE

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.

#F1E384

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: #BAC3FF;

CSS — background

background-color: #BAC3FF;

CSS Variable

--color-lavender-cloud: #BAC3FF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lavender-cloud': '#BAC3FF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BAC3FF] text-[#BAC3FF]

SCSS

$lavender-cloud: #BAC3FF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BAC3FF?

#BAC3FF is Lavender Cloud, a light blue with a cool undertone.

Is #BAC3FF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lavender Cloud?

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

What colors pair well with Lavender Cloud?

Lavender Cloud 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 Lavender Cloud?

You can download Lavender Cloud 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 Lavender Cloud?

The hex code is #BAC3FF. In RGB it's 186, 195, 255, and in HSL it's 232°, 100%, 86%.

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