BLUES

Two Harbors

#BED3E1

RGB 190, 211, 225 · HSL 204°, 37%, 81% · CMYK 16, 6, 0, 12

Two Harbors is #BED3E1 in HEX — rgb(190, 211, 225), hsl(204°, 37%, 81%), cmyk(16%, 6%, 0%, 12%).

Two Harbors pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 204°, 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#BED3E1

RGB190, 211, 225

HSL204°, 37%, 81%

HSV204°, 16%, 88%

CMYK16, 6, 0, 12

Decimal12506081

CSS RGBrgb(190, 211, 225)

CSS HSLhsl(204, 37%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Two Harbors DE5813

Exact match

Dulux

Oriental Bay NZ10A1

ΔE 1.1 · #BBD0DE

Vista Paint

Swirling Water K-158

ΔE 1.3 · #BAD2DF

PPG

Sleep Baby Sleep 1161-2

ΔE 1.4 · #BED1E1

Hallman-Lindsay

Abstract Idea 643

ΔE 1.8 · #B9D1DD

Benjamin Moore

Soft 807

ΔE 1.8 · #C2D8E5

Valspar

Silver Dusk 4006-3A

ΔE 2.3 · #BECFDA

IKEA

IKEA050 50

ΔE 2.4 · #C6D7E3

Behr

Celestial Light MQ3-24

ΔE 2.4 · #C5D8E8

Sherwin-Williams

Wondrous Blue SW6807

ΔE 2.4 · #B8CDDD

Kilz

Idyllic Blue RC240-01

ΔE 2.8 · #C7D6E6

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 3.1 · #B4CBD9

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 5.7 · #BCCEE6

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 8.4 · #B2BFC5

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 10.2 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.4 · #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

#BED3E1

#E0CBBD

Analogous

#BDE0DD

#BED3E1

#BDC0E0

Triadic

#BED3E1

#E0BDD2

#D2E0BD

Split-Complementary

#BED3E1

#E0BDC0

#E0DDBD

Tetradic

#BED3E1

#DDBDE0

#E0CBBD

#C0E0BD

Monochromatic

#548BB0

#88AFC8

#BED3E1

#EEF3F7

Rectangle

#BED3E1

#CBBDE0

#E0CBBD

#D2E0BD

Compound

#BED3E1

#BDC0E0

#E0CBBD

#E0DDBD

Variations

Lighter

#CADBE7

#D9E4EB

#EAEFF2

Darker

#82ACC8

#437BA0

#26485E

Saturation

#C9D0D4

#BDD2E0

#ADD5F0

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

13.59:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BED3E1

#C8CEE2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BED3E1

#D0D0DF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BED3E1

#BDD5D3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Two Harbors 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

#CECBC4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BED3E1

Daylight 5500K

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

#BBD0E8

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.

#C9AB97

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: #BED3E1;

CSS — background

background-color: #BED3E1;

CSS Variable

--color-two-harbors: #BED3E1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'two-harbors': '#BED3E1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BED3E1] text-[#BED3E1]

SCSS

$two-harbors: #BED3E1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BED3E1?

#BED3E1 is Two Harbors, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #BED3E1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Two Harbors?

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

What colors pair well with Two Harbors?

Two Harbors 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 Two Harbors?

You can download Two Harbors 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 Two Harbors?

The hex code is #BED3E1. In RGB it's 190, 211, 225, and in HSL it's 204°, 37%, 81%.

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