BLUES

Northern Exposure

#BFC7D4

RGB 191, 199, 212 · HSL 217°, 20%, 79% · CMYK 10, 6, 0, 17

Northern Exposure is #BFC7D4 in HEX — rgb(191, 199, 212), hsl(217°, 20%, 79%), cmyk(10%, 6%, 0%, 17%).

Northern Exposure pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 217°, 20%, 79%. 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#BFC7D4

RGB191, 199, 212

HSL217°, 20%, 79%

HSV217°, 10%, 83%

CMYK10, 6, 0, 17

Decimal12568532

CSS RGBrgb(191, 199, 212)

CSS HSLhsl(217, 20%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Northern Exposure 1165-3

Exact match

Dulux

Blue Bayou S41D1

ΔE 0.9 · #BEC5D3

Benjamin Moore

Instinct AF-575

ΔE 1.7 · #BBC6D1

Vista Paint

Kecia K-93

ΔE 1.7 · #C5CAD6

Sherwin-Williams

Icy SW6534

ΔE 1.8 · #BBC7D2

Behr

Standing Ovation N570-2

ΔE 1.9 · #BFC3D1

Kilz

Silver Falls RB230-01

ΔE 2.6 · #BAC3D4

Valspar

Fragrant Lilac 4001-5B

ΔE 2.9 · #C4C4D1

Dunn-Edwards

Pale Shale DE5918

ΔE 3.3 · #CACFDC

Hallman-Lindsay

Pompeii Ruins 623

ΔE 3.5 · #B5C7D4

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 3.9 · #C8C8D0

IKEA

IKEA052 52

ΔE 4 · #B3C4D5

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 5.1 · #B4CBD9

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 5.4 · #B2BFC5

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 7.5 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#BFC7D4

#D4CCBF

Analogous

#BFD2D4

#BFC7D4

#C1BFD4

Triadic

#BFC7D4

#D4BFC7

#C7D4BF

Split-Complementary

#BFC7D4

#D4C1BF

#D2D4BF

Tetradic

#BFC7D4

#D4BFD2

#D4CCBF

#BFD4C1

Monochromatic

#647796

#919FB6

#BFC7D4

#EDEFF3

#F0F2F5

Rectangle

#BFC7D4

#CCBFD4

#D4CCBF

#C7D4BF

Compound

#BFC7D4

#C1BFD4

#D4CCBF

#D2D4BF

Variations

Lighter

#CCD2DD

#D9DEE4

#EAECEF

Darker

#8D9DB5

#566987

#323D4F

Saturation

#C6C9CD

#BFC7D4

#A9C2EA

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

1.70:1

Fail

vs Black

12.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BFC7D4

#C2C6D5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BFC7D4

#C6C6D2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BFC7D4

#BEC9C7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Northern Exposure 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

#CFC2BA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BFC7D4

Daylight 5500K

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

#BCC7DE

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.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#C0B096

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: #BFC7D4;

CSS — background

background-color: #BFC7D4;

CSS Variable

--color-northern-exposure: #BFC7D4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'northern-exposure': '#BFC7D4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BFC7D4] text-[#BFC7D4]

SCSS

$northern-exposure: #BFC7D4;

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#C3C2D0 · ΔE 3.4

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#C5CCDF · ΔE 3.8

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#CACCD3 · ΔE 4.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BFC7D4?

#BFC7D4 is Northern Exposure, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #BFC7D4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Northern Exposure?

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

What colors pair well with Northern Exposure?

Northern Exposure 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 Northern Exposure?

You can download Northern Exposure 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 Northern Exposure?

The hex code is #BFC7D4. In RGB it's 191, 199, 212, and in HSL it's 217°, 20%, 79%.

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