BLUES

Quick-Freeze

#BDDBE1

RGB 189, 219, 225 · HSL 190°, 37%, 81% · CMYK 16, 3, 0, 12

Quick-Freeze is #BDDBE1 in HEX — rgb(189, 219, 225), hsl(190°, 37%, 81%), cmyk(16%, 3%, 0%, 12%).

Quick-Freeze pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 190°, 37%, 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#BDDBE1

RGB189, 219, 225

HSL190°, 37%, 81%

HSV190°, 16%, 88%

CMYK16, 3, 0, 12

Decimal12442593

CSS RGBrgb(189, 219, 225)

CSS HSLhsl(190, 37%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Silver Strand 560E-3

ΔE 1.1 · #BAD8DE

Valspar

Harbor Mist 5003-7A

ΔE 1.2 · #BADBE0

Hallman-Lindsay

Monet Magic 665

ΔE 1.2 · #BBDADE

Benjamin Moore

Tear 2053-60

ΔE 1.3 · #B9DBE1

Dulux

Sky Chase Half S32B1H

ΔE 1.5 · #BAD8DC

PPG

Everglade Mist 1150-3

ΔE 1.7 · #B7D7DE

Vista Paint

Monet Magic C-664

ΔE 1.8 · #BBD9DC

Dunn-Edwards

Blue Moon DE5764

ΔE 1.8 · #BBDEE5

Sherwin-Williams

Atmospheric SW6505

ΔE 2 · #C2DAE0

Kilz

Drop Of Teal RF200-02

ΔE 2.3 · #B5D8DD

IKEA

IKEA083 83

ΔE 3.2 · #B6DCE6

Colorhouse

Dream .01 Dream-01

ΔE 4.9 · #CAE9EE

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 8.8 · #D5DBDB

Dutch Boy

Mellow Blue DCP-0468

ΔE 10.4 · #DDE8E2

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 10.7 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.9 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#BDDBE1

#E0C3BD

Analogous

#BDE0D5

#BDDBE1

#BDC9E0

Triadic

#BDDBE1

#E0BDDB

#DBE0BD

Split-Complementary

#BDDBE1

#E0BDC9

#E0D5BD

Tetradic

#BDDBE1

#D5BDE0

#E0C3BD

#C9E0BD

Monochromatic

#54A1B0

#88BEC8

#BDDBE1

#EEF5F7

Rectangle

#BDDBE1

#C3BDE0

#E0C3BD

#DBE0BD

Compound

#BDDBE1

#BDC9E0

#E0C3BD

#E0D5BD

Variations

Lighter

#CAE2E7

#D9E8EB

#EAF1F2

Darker

#82BCC8

#4390A0

#26555E

Saturation

#C9D2D4

#BDDBE0

#ADE5F0

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

1.46:1

Fail

vs Black

14.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BDDBE1

#CED2E2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BDDBE1

#D6D6E0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BDDBE1

#BDDBDA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Quick-Freeze 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

#CDD1C4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BDDBE1

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAD6E8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#C99F97

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: #BDDBE1;

CSS — background

background-color: #BDDBE1;

CSS Variable

--color-quick-freeze: #BDDBE1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'quick-freeze': '#BDDBE1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BDDBE1] text-[#BDDBE1]

SCSS

$quick-freeze: #BDDBE1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BDDBE1?

#BDDBE1 is Quick-Freeze, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #BDDBE1 warm or cool?

Quick-Freeze reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Quick-Freeze?

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

What colors pair well with Quick-Freeze?

Quick-Freeze 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 Quick-Freeze?

You can download Quick-Freeze 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 Quick-Freeze?

The hex code is #BDDBE1. In RGB it's 189, 219, 225, and in HSL it's 190°, 37%, 81%.

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