BLUES

Blue Dolphin

#BCC5CF

RGB 188, 197, 207 · HSL 212°, 17%, 77% · CMYK 9, 5, 0, 19

Blue Dolphin is #BCC5CF in HEX — rgb(188, 197, 207), hsl(212°, 17%, 77%), cmyk(9%, 5%, 0%, 19%).

Blue Dolphin pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 212°, 17%, 77%. 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#BCC5CF

RGB188, 197, 207

HSL212°, 17%, 77%

HSV212°, 9%, 81%

CMYK9, 5, 0, 19

Decimal12371407

CSS RGBrgb(188, 197, 207)

CSS HSLhsl(212, 17%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Blue Dolphin 1041-4

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Instinct AF-575

ΔE 0.9 · #BBC6D1

Sherwin-Williams

Daydream SW6541

ΔE 1.2 · #BDC3CD

Dulux

Kinder S39B1

ΔE 1.8 · #B8C0CA

Valspar

Shark Loop 4007-3B

ΔE 1.8 · #B7C2CA

Dunn-Edwards

Bay of Hope DE6331

ΔE 2.1 · #BFC9D0

Behr

Paparazzi Flash MQ5-18

ΔE 2.5 · #C4C8D0

Kilz

Soothing Ocean RD160-01

ΔE 2.7 · #B7C7CF

Vista Paint

Kecia K-93

ΔE 2.8 · #C5CAD6

Hallman-Lindsay

Water Droplet 503

ΔE 3.1 · #BDC9CE

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 3.7 · #B2BFC5

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 3.8 · #C8C8D0

IKEA

IKEA052 52

ΔE 4.6 · #B3C4D5

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 5.3 · #B4CBD9

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 6.2 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.4 · #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

#BCC5CF

#CEC5BA

Analogous

#BACECE

#BCC5CF

#BBBACE

Triadic

#BCC5CF

#CEBAC4

#C4CEBA

Split-Complementary

#BCC5CF

#CEBBBA

#CECEBA

Tetradic

#BCC5CF

#CEBACE

#CEC5BA

#BACEBB

Monochromatic

#63768C

#8E9DAF

#BCC5CF

#E7EAEE

#F0F2F4

Rectangle

#BCC5CF

#C5BACE

#CEC5BA

#C4CEBA

Compound

#BCC5CF

#BBBACE

#CEC5BA

#CECEBA

Variations

Lighter

#C8D0D8

#D7DBE1

#E8EAED

Darker

#8C9CAF

#586B80

#333E4B

Saturation

#C1C4C7

#BAC4CE

#A2C2E7

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

1.75:1

Fail

vs Black

12.03:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BCC5CF

#C0C3D0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BCC5CF

#C4C4CE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BCC5CF

#BBC6C5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Blue Dolphin 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

focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#CCC0B6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BCC5CF

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAC5DB

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.

#BDA891

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: #BCC5CF;

CSS — background

background-color: #BCC5CF;

CSS Variable

--color-blue-dolphin: #BCC5CF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue-dolphin': '#BCC5CF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BCC5CF] text-[#BCC5CF]

SCSS

$blue-dolphin: #BCC5CF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BCC5CF?

#BCC5CF is Blue Dolphin, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #BCC5CF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blue Dolphin?

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

What colors pair well with Blue Dolphin?

Blue Dolphin 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 Blue Dolphin?

You can download Blue Dolphin 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 Blue Dolphin?

The hex code is #BCC5CF. In RGB it's 188, 197, 207, and in HSL it's 212°, 17%, 77%.

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