BLUES

Cuddle

#BCCAE8

RGB 188, 202, 232 · HSL 221°, 49%, 82% · CMYK 19, 13, 0, 9

Cuddle is #BCCAE8 in HEX — rgb(188, 202, 232), hsl(221°, 49%, 82%), cmyk(19%, 13%, 0%, 9%).

Cuddle pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 221°, 49%, 82%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#BCCAE8

RGB188, 202, 232

HSL221°, 49%, 82%

HSV221°, 19%, 91%

CMYK19, 13, 0, 9

Decimal12372712

CSS RGBrgb(188, 202, 232)

CSS HSLhsl(221, 49%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Cuddle S41H1

ΔE 1.3 · #BBCBE7

Behr

Lavender Honor S560-2

ΔE 1.8 · #C2CEED

Kilz

April Morning RB240-01

ΔE 2.2 · #B6C4E2

Valspar

Promise 4005-7C

ΔE 2.4 · #B4C5E5

Vista Paint

By the Bay K-109

ΔE 2.8 · #B4C7E2

Hallman-Lindsay

Genevieve 1274

ΔE 2.8 · #BCC4E0

Dunn-Edwards

Prim Blue DE5898

ΔE 3 · #B9C4DE

Sherwin-Williams

Agapanthus SW9066

ΔE 3.3 · #BBC5DE

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 3.7 · #BCCEE6

Benjamin Moore

Windmill 2067-60

ΔE 4.1 · #BDD3EE

PPG

Globe Thistle 1246-3

ΔE 4.6 · #C9D1E9

IKEA

IKEA052 52

ΔE 7.6 · #B3C4D5

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 9.3 · #B4CBD9

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 10.4 · #A1B8CA

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 12.6 · #B7B1DC

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 16.6 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#BCCAE8

#E8D9BB

Analogous

#BBDFE8

#BCCAE8

#C3BBE8

Triadic

#BCCAE8

#E8BBC9

#C9E8BB

Split-Complementary

#BCCAE8

#E8C3BB

#DFE8BB

Tetradic

#BCCAE8

#E8BBDF

#E8D9BB

#BBE8C3

Monochromatic

#496FC1

#829CD4

#BCCAE8

#ECF0F8

Rectangle

#BCCAE8

#D9BBE8

#E8D9BB

#C9E8BB

Compound

#BCCAE8

#C3BBE8

#E8D9BB

#DFE8BB

Variations

Lighter

#C8D4EC

#D8DFEF

#E9EDF4

Darker

#7A97D4

#355CB1

#1D3569

Saturation

#CACFD8

#BBC9E8

#AFC5F3

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

1.65:1

Fail

vs Black

12.75:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BCCAE8

#BFC8E9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BCCAE8

#C8C8E4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BCCAE8

#BACFCB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Cuddle 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

#CCC4C9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BCCAE8

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAC9ED

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EAEC

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.

#D2BE92

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: #BCCAE8;

CSS — background

background-color: #BCCAE8;

CSS Variable

--color-cuddle: #BCCAE8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cuddle': '#BCCAE8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BCCAE8] text-[#BCCAE8]

SCSS

$cuddle: #BCCAE8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BCCAE8?

#BCCAE8 is Cuddle, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #BCCAE8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cuddle?

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

What colors pair well with Cuddle?

Cuddle 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 Cuddle?

You can download Cuddle 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 Cuddle?

The hex code is #BCCAE8. In RGB it's 188, 202, 232, and in HSL it's 221°, 49%, 82%.

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