BLUES

Simply Sparkling

#BCCEE6

RGB 188, 206, 230 · HSL 214°, 46%, 82% · CMYK 18, 10, 0, 10

Simply Sparkling is #BCCEE6 in HEX — rgb(188, 206, 230), hsl(214°, 46%, 82%), cmyk(18%, 10%, 0%, 10%).

Simply Sparkling pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 214°, 46%, 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#BCCEE6

RGB188, 206, 230

HSL214°, 46%, 82%

HSV214°, 18%, 90%

CMYK18, 10, 0, 10

Decimal12373734

CSS RGBrgb(188, 206, 230)

CSS HSLhsl(214, 46%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

Exact match

Dulux

Gentle Blue S42H1

ΔE 0.8 · #BECFE8

Valspar

Celestial Blue 4003-5C

ΔE 1.5 · #BBCBE1

Vista Paint

Modern Blue C-607

ΔE 1.7 · #BBD1E8

Hallman-Lindsay

Modern Blue 608

ΔE 1.8 · #BAD1E9

Behr

Silverado Trail 620E-3

ΔE 2.2 · #B8CADF

Benjamin Moore

Blue 821 · CC-850

ΔE 2.3 · #BBCCE0

Kilz

Blues Scale RC240-02

ΔE 2.5 · #B8CDE1

Sherwin-Williams

Hyacinth Tint SW6968

ΔE 3.3 · #C2CBE0

Dunn-Edwards

Afternoon Sky DE5877

ΔE 3.4 · #B0C6DF

PPG

Globe Thistle 1246-3

ΔE 3.8 · #C9D1E9

IKEA

IKEA052 52

ΔE 5.2 · #B3C4D5

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 6 · #B4CBD9

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 9.2 · #A1B8CA

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 14 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 14.3 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#BCCEE6

#E6D4BC

Analogous

#BCE3E6

#BCCEE6

#BFBCE6

Triadic

#BCCEE6

#E6BCCE

#CEE6BC

Split-Complementary

#BCCEE6

#E6BFBC

#E3E6BC

Tetradic

#BCCEE6

#E6BCE3

#E6D4BC

#BCE6BF

Monochromatic

#4C7DBD

#84A6D2

#BCCEE6

#ECF1F8

Rectangle

#BCCEE6

#D4BCE6

#E6D4BC

#CEE6BC

Compound

#BCCEE6

#BFBCE6

#E6D4BC

#E3E6BC

Variations

Lighter

#C9D8EB

#D9E2EE

#EAEEF4

Darker

#7DA2D2

#396BAD

#203E66

Saturation

#CBD0D7

#BCCEE6

#B0CDF3

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

1.60:1

Fail

vs Black

13.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BCCEE6

#C2CBE7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BCCEE6

#CBCBE3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BCCEE6

#BAD2CF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Simply Sparkling 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

#CCC7C8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BCCEE6

Daylight 5500K

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

#BACCEC

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.

#D0B694

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: #BCCEE6;

CSS — background

background-color: #BCCEE6;

CSS Variable

--color-simply-sparkling: #BCCEE6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'simply-sparkling': '#BCCEE6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BCCEE6] text-[#BCCEE6]

SCSS

$simply-sparkling: #BCCEE6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BCCEE6?

#BCCEE6 is Simply Sparkling, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #BCCEE6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Simply Sparkling?

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

What colors pair well with Simply Sparkling?

Simply Sparkling 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 Simply Sparkling?

You can download Simply Sparkling 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 Simply Sparkling?

The hex code is #BCCEE6. In RGB it's 188, 206, 230, and in HSL it's 214°, 46%, 82%.

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