BLUES

Winterscape

#BDD4DE

RGB 189, 212, 222 · HSL 198°, 33%, 81% · CMYK 15, 5, 0, 13

Winterscape is #BDD4DE in HEX — rgb(189, 212, 222), hsl(198°, 33%, 81%), cmyk(15%, 5%, 0%, 13%).

Winterscape pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 198°, 33%, 81%. 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#BDD4DE

RGB189, 212, 222

HSL198°, 33%, 81%

HSV198°, 15%, 87%

CMYK15, 5, 0, 13

Decimal12440798

CSS RGBrgb(189, 212, 222)

CSS HSLhsl(198, 33%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Under 1675

ΔE 0.7 · #BDD5DE

Kilz

Summer Shower RE160-01

ΔE 1 · #BAD3DC

Vista Paint

Bridgewater Bay C-649

ΔE 1.1 · #BED7E1

Valspar

Schoolboy Blue 4007-5B

ΔE 1.6 · #BCD1D9

Hallman-Lindsay

Abstract Idea 643

ΔE 1.6 · #B9D1DD

Dunn-Edwards

Falling Tears DE5792

ΔE 1.7 · #C2D7DF

Dulux

Archie SP2E8

ΔE 1.8 · #B8CFD9

Behr

Millstream PPU14-16

ΔE 1.9 · #B8D4E0

PPG

Magic Wand 1158-2

ΔE 2 · #C3D9E4

IKEA

IKEA050 50

ΔE 2.8 · #C6D7E3

Sherwin-Williams

Balmy SW6512

ΔE 2.9 · #C5D8DE

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 3.8 · #B4CBD9

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 7.9 · #BCCEE6

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 8 · #B2BFC5

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 9.4 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.5 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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

#BDD4DE

#DFC8BF

Analogous

#BFDFD8

#BDD4DE

#BFC5DF

Triadic

#BDD4DE

#DFBFD5

#D5DFBF

Split-Complementary

#BDD4DE

#DFBFC5

#DFD8BF

Tetradic

#BDD4DE

#D8BFDF

#DFC8BF

#C5DFBF

Monochromatic

#5993AB

#8CB4C5

#BDD4DE

#EEF4F6

Rectangle

#BDD4DE

#C8BFDF

#DFC8BF

#D5DFBF

Compound

#BDD4DE

#BFC5DF

#DFC8BF

#DFD8BF

Variations

Lighter

#CBDDE5

#DAE5EA

#EAF0F2

Darker

#86B2C4

#48829B

#294C5B

Saturation

#CAD0D3

#BFD5DF

#AEDBEF

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

1.54:1

Fail

vs Black

13.64:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BDD4DE

#C9CEDF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BDD4DE

#D0D0DD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BDD4DE

#BDD5D3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Winterscape 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

#CDCCC2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BDD4DE

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAD1E6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EBEC

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.

#C6A799

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: #BDD4DE;

CSS — background

background-color: #BDD4DE;

CSS Variable

--color-winterscape: #BDD4DE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'winterscape': '#BDD4DE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BDD4DE] text-[#BDD4DE]

SCSS

$winterscape: #BDD4DE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BDD4DE?

#BDD4DE is Winterscape, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #BDD4DE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Winterscape?

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

What colors pair well with Winterscape?

Winterscape 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 Winterscape?

You can download Winterscape 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 Winterscape?

The hex code is #BDD4DE. In RGB it's 189, 212, 222, and in HSL it's 198°, 33%, 81%.

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