BLUES

Candela

#BAC4D5

RGB 186, 196, 213 · HSL 218°, 24%, 78% · CMYK 13, 8, 0, 16

Candela is #BAC4D5 in HEX — rgb(186, 196, 213), hsl(218°, 24%, 78%), cmyk(13%, 8%, 0%, 16%).

Candela pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 218°, 24%, 78%. 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#BAC4D5

RGB186, 196, 213

HSL218°, 24%, 78%

HSV218°, 13%, 84%

CMYK13, 8, 0, 16

Decimal12240085

CSS RGBrgb(186, 196, 213)

CSS HSLhsl(218, 24%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Silver Falls RB230-01

ΔE 0.4 · #BAC3D4

Behr

Dancing Mist MQ3-62

ΔE 1 · #BDC6D8

PPG

Blue Opal 10-17 · 1166-3

ΔE 1.3 · #BBC6D9

Dulux

Candela S40C1

ΔE 1.3 · #B9C5D4

Benjamin Moore

Airway 828 · CC-820

ΔE 2.4 · #B5C6D8

IKEA

IKEA052 52

ΔE 2.4 · #B3C4D5

Valspar

Lilac Macchiato 4002-5B

ΔE 3 · #B6C0D6

Sherwin-Williams

Icy SW6534

ΔE 3.4 · #BBC7D2

Hallman-Lindsay

Pompeii Ruins 623

ΔE 3.6 · #B5C7D4

Vista Paint

Pompeii Ruins C-622

ΔE 3.7 · #B5C6D2

Dunn-Edwards

Drenched Rain DE5883

ΔE 4.7 · #C1D1E2

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 5 · #B4CBD9

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 5.5 · #BCCEE6

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 6.5 · #B2BFC5

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 9.6 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

#BAC4D5

#D4CAB9

Analogous

#B9D1D4

#BAC4D5

#BDB9D4

Triadic

#BAC4D5

#D4B9C3

#C3D4B9

Split-Complementary

#BAC4D5

#D4BDB9

#D1D4B9

Tetradic

#BAC4D5

#D4B9D1

#D4CAB9

#B9D4BD

Monochromatic

#5D7398

#8A9BB7

#BAC4D5

#E9ECF1

#EFF1F5

Rectangle

#BAC4D5

#CAB9D4

#D4CAB9

#C3D4B9

Compound

#BAC4D5

#BDB9D4

#D4CAB9

#D1D4B9

Variations

Lighter

#C7CFDD

#D6DCE4

#E8EAEF

Darker

#8799B7

#51668A

#2E3B51

Saturation

#C3C6CB

#B9C3D4

#A4BEEA

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

1.76:1

Fail

vs Black

11.94:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BAC4D5

#BDC2D6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BAC4D5

#C2C2D3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BAC4D5

#B9C7C4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Candela 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

#CBC0BB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BAC4D5

Daylight 5500K

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

#B8C5DF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#BFAF94

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: #BAC4D5;

CSS — background

background-color: #BAC4D5;

CSS Variable

--color-candela: #BAC4D5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'candela': '#BAC4D5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BAC4D5] text-[#BAC4D5]

SCSS

$candela: #BAC4D5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BAC4D5?

#BAC4D5 is Candela, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #BAC4D5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Candela?

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

What colors pair well with Candela?

Candela 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 Candela?

You can download Candela 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 Candela?

The hex code is #BAC4D5. In RGB it's 186, 196, 213, and in HSL it's 218°, 24%, 78%.

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