BLUES

Image Tone

#BDC2CF

RGB 189, 194, 207 · HSL 223°, 16%, 78% · CMYK 9, 6, 0, 19

Image Tone is #BDC2CF in HEX — rgb(189, 194, 207), hsl(223°, 16%, 78%), cmyk(9%, 6%, 0%, 19%).

Image Tone pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 223°, 16%, 78%. 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#BDC2CF

RGB189, 194, 207

HSL223°, 16%, 78%

HSV223°, 9%, 81%

CMYK9, 6, 0, 19

Decimal12436175

CSS RGBrgb(189, 194, 207)

CSS HSLhsl(223, 16%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Image Tone S41C1

Exact match

Behr

Standing Ovation N570-2

ΔE 0.8 · #BFC3D1

Sherwin-Williams

Daydream SW6541

ΔE 1.7 · #BDC3CD

PPG

Northern Exposure 1165-3

ΔE 1.9 · #BFC7D4

Valspar

Fragrant Lilac 4001-5B

ΔE 2.1 · #C4C4D1

Benjamin Moore

North 1411

ΔE 2.4 · #C4C3D1

Kilz

Silver Falls RB230-01

ΔE 2.5 · #BAC3D4

Vista Paint

Kecia K-93

ΔE 2.9 · #C5CAD6

Hallman-Lindsay

Savoy 1316

ΔE 3.3 · #BEBDC6

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Springs DE6346

ΔE 3.8 · #B7BDC4

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 4 · #C8C8D0

IKEA

IKEA052 52

ΔE 4.6 · #B3C4D5

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 5.1 · #B2BFC5

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 6.5 · #B4CBD9

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 7.1 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

#BDC2CF

#D0CBBE

Analogous

#BECCD0

#BDC2CF

#C2BED0

Triadic

#BDC2CF

#D0BEC3

#C3D0BE

Split-Complementary

#BDC2CF

#D0C2BE

#CCD0BE

Tetradic

#BDC2CF

#D0BECC

#D0CBBE

#BED0C2

Monochromatic

#67728E

#929AB0

#BDC2CF

#EAECF0

#F0F1F4

Rectangle

#BDC2CF

#CBBED0

#D0CBBE

#C3D0BE

Compound

#BDC2CF

#C2BED0

#D0CBBE

#CCD0BE

Variations

Lighter

#CBCFD9

#D9DBE2

#E9EAEE

Darker

#8F98AF

#5A6581

#343B4B

Saturation

#C4C6CA

#BEC3D0

#A6B9E7

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

1.78:1

Fail

vs Black

11.78:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BDC2CF

#BEC2D0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BDC2CF

#C1C1CD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BDC2CF

#BCC4C3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Image Tone 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

#CDBEB6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BDC2CF

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAC3DB

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#BFB294

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: #BDC2CF;

CSS — background

background-color: #BDC2CF;

CSS Variable

--color-image-tone: #BDC2CF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'image-tone': '#BDC2CF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BDC2CF] text-[#BDC2CF]

SCSS

$image-tone: #BDC2CF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BDC2CF?

#BDC2CF is Image Tone, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #BDC2CF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Image Tone?

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

What colors pair well with Image Tone?

Image Tone 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 Image Tone?

You can download Image Tone 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 Image Tone?

The hex code is #BDC2CF. In RGB it's 189, 194, 207, and in HSL it's 223°, 16%, 78%.

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