BLUES

Iris Moon

#C1C5E6

RGB 193, 197, 230 · HSL 234°, 43%, 83% · CMYK 16, 14, 0, 10

Iris Moon is #C1C5E6 in HEX — rgb(193, 197, 230), hsl(234°, 43%, 83%), cmyk(16%, 14%, 0%, 10%).

Iris Moon pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 234°, 43%, 83%. 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#C1C5E6

RGB193, 197, 230

HSL234°, 43%, 83%

HSV234°, 16%, 90%

CMYK16, 14, 0, 10

Decimal12699110

CSS RGBrgb(193, 197, 230)

CSS HSLhsl(234, 43%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Iris Moon 4004-9C

Exact match

Dulux

Angel Mauve S43H2

ΔE 1.6 · #BFC1E1

Hallman-Lindsay

Genevieve 1274

ΔE 3.1 · #BCC4E0

Vista Paint

Berry Blush K-76

ΔE 3.3 · #BBC0E6

Behr

Stardust Evening MQ4-31

ΔE 3.7 · #B6BCDB

Kilz

April Morning RB240-01

ΔE 4 · #B6C4E2

Benjamin Moore

Oriental 1418

ΔE 4.4 · #B5BEDA

PPG

Purple Dragon 1247-4

ΔE 4.5 · #C6BEDD

Dunn-Edwards

Prim Blue DE5898

ΔE 4.7 · #B9C4DE

Sherwin-Williams

Agapanthus SW9066

ΔE 4.9 · #BBC5DE

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 7.3 · #BCCEE6

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 9.1 · #D2CBDD

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 9.2 · #B7B1DC

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 10.9 · #E3DBF2

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 12.4 · #A1B8CA

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 17.7 · #C3C3C3

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

#C1C5E6

#E6E3C1

Analogous

#C1D7E6

#C1C5E6

#D0C1E6

Triadic

#C1C5E6

#E6C1C5

#C5E6C1

Split-Complementary

#C1C5E6

#E6D0C1

#D7E6C1

Tetradic

#C1C5E6

#E6C1D7

#E6E3C1

#C1E6D0

Monochromatic

#545EBB

#8A91D0

#C1C5E6

#EDEEF8

Rectangle

#C1C5E6

#E3C1E6

#E6E3C1

#C5E6C1

Compound

#C1C5E6

#D0C1E6

#E6E3C1

#D7E6C1

Variations

Lighter

#CDD0EB

#DBDDEE

#EBECF4

Darker

#838AD0

#3D48AB

#222965

Saturation

#CECFD9

#C1C5E6

#B5BBF3

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

1.69:1

Fail

vs Black

12.40:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C1C5E6

#BEC7E7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C1C5E6

#C4C4E2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C1C5E6

#BECBC7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Iris Moon 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

#D0C0C8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C1C5E6

Daylight 5500K

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

#BDC5EC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9E9EC

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.

#CFCA98

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: #C1C5E6;

CSS — background

background-color: #C1C5E6;

CSS Variable

--color-iris-moon: #C1C5E6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'iris-moon': '#C1C5E6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C1C5E6] text-[#C1C5E6]

SCSS

$iris-moon: #C1C5E6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C1C5E6?

#C1C5E6 is Iris Moon, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #C1C5E6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Iris Moon?

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

What colors pair well with Iris Moon?

Iris Moon 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 Iris Moon?

You can download Iris Moon 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 Iris Moon?

The hex code is #C1C5E6. In RGB it's 193, 197, 230, and in HSL it's 234°, 43%, 83%.

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