BLUES

Hindsight

#BDC9E3

RGB 189, 201, 227 · HSL 221°, 40%, 82% · CMYK 17, 11, 0, 11

Hindsight is #BDC9E3 in HEX — rgb(189, 201, 227), hsl(221°, 40%, 82%), cmyk(17%, 11%, 0%, 11%).

Hindsight pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 221°, 40%, 82%. 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#BDC9E3

RGB189, 201, 227

HSL221°, 40%, 82%

HSV221°, 17%, 89%

CMYK17, 11, 0, 11

Decimal12437987

CSS RGBrgb(189, 201, 227)

CSS HSLhsl(221, 40%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Hindsight S41G1

ΔE 0.5 · #BDC9E2

Sherwin-Williams

Agapanthus SW9066

ΔE 1.6 · #BBC5DE

Dunn-Edwards

Prim Blue DE5898

ΔE 1.8 · #B9C4DE

Benjamin Moore

Feather 1431

ΔE 2.2 · #BEC6DD

Hallman-Lindsay

Genevieve 1274

ΔE 2.3 · #BCC4E0

Vista Paint

Genevieve C-1273

ΔE 2.6 · #BAC2DC

Valspar

Celestial Blue 4003-5C

ΔE 2.6 · #BBCBE1

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 2.7 · #BCCEE6

Kilz

April Morning RB240-01

ΔE 2.9 · #B6C4E2

Behr

Lavender Honor S560-2

ΔE 3.2 · #C2CEED

PPG

Globe Thistle 1246-3

ΔE 3.6 · #C9D1E9

IKEA

IKEA052 52

ΔE 5.7 · #B3C4D5

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 7.7 · #B4CBD9

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 9.2 · #A1B8CA

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 13.5 · #B7B1DC

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 14.4 · #C3C3C3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#BDC9E3

#E3D8BF

Analogous

#BFDDE3

#BDC9E3

#C5BFE3

Triadic

#BDC9E3

#E3BFCA

#CAE3BF

Split-Complementary

#BDC9E3

#E3C5BF

#DDE3BF

Tetradic

#BDC9E3

#E3BFDD

#E3D8BF

#BFE3C5

Monochromatic

#5473B6

#899FCD

#BDC9E3

#EDF0F7

Rectangle

#BDC9E3

#D8BFE3

#E3D8BF

#CAE3BF

Compound

#BDC9E3

#C5BFE3

#E3D8BF

#DDE3BF

Variations

Lighter

#CCD5E9

#DAE0ED

#EAEDF3

Darker

#829ACC

#4060A6

#243862

Saturation

#CCCFD7

#BFCAE3

#B1C5F1

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

1.66:1

Fail

vs Black

12.63:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BDC9E3

#C0C8E4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BDC9E3

#C7C7E0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BDC9E3

#BBCDCA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Hindsight 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

#CDC3C5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BDC9E3

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAC8EA

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.

#CCBB97

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: #BDC9E3;

CSS — background

background-color: #BDC9E3;

CSS Variable

--color-hindsight: #BDC9E3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hindsight': '#BDC9E3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BDC9E3] text-[#BDC9E3]

SCSS

$hindsight: #BDC9E3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BDC9E3?

#BDC9E3 is Hindsight, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #BDC9E3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hindsight?

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

What colors pair well with Hindsight?

Hindsight 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 Hindsight?

You can download Hindsight 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 Hindsight?

The hex code is #BDC9E3. In RGB it's 189, 201, 227, and in HSL it's 221°, 40%, 82%.

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