BLUES

Algodon Azul

#C1DBEC

RGB 193, 219, 236 · HSL 204°, 53%, 84% · CMYK 18, 7, 0, 7

Algodon Azul is #C1DBEC in HEX — rgb(193, 219, 236), hsl(204°, 53%, 84%), cmyk(18%, 7%, 0%, 7%).

Algodon Azul pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 204°, 53%, 84%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#C1DBEC

RGB193, 219, 236

HSL204°, 53%, 84%

HSV204°, 18%, 93%

CMYK18, 7, 0, 7

Decimal12704748

CSS RGBrgb(193, 219, 236)

CSS HSLhsl(204, 53%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Featherbed Half S37H1H

ΔE 0.7 · #C0D9EA

Dunn-Edwards

Island View DE5848

ΔE 0.7 · #C3DDEE

Benjamin Moore

Jet 814

ΔE 1.3 · #C1D8E9

Hallman-Lindsay

Empress Lila 636

ΔE 1.5 · #C4DEED

Behr

Summer Sky HDC-CT-15

ΔE 1.6 · #C5DAEB

Valspar

Clear Blue Sky 4007-9A

ΔE 1.7 · #BCDBED

Vista Paint

Blooming Blue K-141

ΔE 1.8 · #BBD7E7

PPG

Blue Booties 1241-2

ΔE 1.9 · #C8DDEE

Kilz

Refreshing RD190-02

ΔE 2.9 · #C9DEEB

IKEA

IKEA050 50

ΔE 3.9 · #C6D7E3

Sherwin-Williams

Soar SW6799

ΔE 4.5 · #C3DFE8

Colorhouse

Sprout .03 Sprout-03

ΔE 4.5 · #CCDCE7

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 6.2 · #BCCEE6

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 11 · #D5DBDB

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 12.3 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.9 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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

#C1DBEC

#ECD2C1

Analogous

#C1ECE7

#C1DBEC

#C1C5EC

Triadic

#C1DBEC

#ECC1DB

#DBECC1

Split-Complementary

#C1DBEC

#ECC1C5

#ECE7C1

Tetradic

#C1DBEC

#E7C1EC

#ECD2C1

#C5ECC1

Monochromatic

#4C96C8

#86B8DA

#C1DBEC

#EBF4F9

Rectangle

#C1DBEC

#D2C1EC

#ECD2C1

#DBECC1

Compound

#C1DBEC

#C1C5EC

#ECD2C1

#ECE7C1

Variations

Lighter

#CDE2F0

#DBE9F2

#EBF2F6

Darker

#7DB5DA

#3184BA

#1B4D6E

Saturation

#D0D7DD

#C1DBEC

#B7DCF5

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

1.44:1

Fail

vs Black

14.61:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C1DBEC

#CDD4ED

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C1DBEC

#D7D7EA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C1DBEC

#C0DDDB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Algodon Azul 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

#D0D1CC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C1DBEC

Daylight 5500K

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

#BDD6F0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EBED

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.

#D7AF95

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: #C1DBEC;

CSS — background

background-color: #C1DBEC;

CSS Variable

--color-algodon-azul: #C1DBEC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'algodon-azul': '#C1DBEC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C1DBEC] text-[#C1DBEC]

SCSS

$algodon-azul: #C1DBEC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C1DBEC?

#C1DBEC is Algodon Azul, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #C1DBEC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Algodon Azul?

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

What colors pair well with Algodon Azul?

Algodon Azul 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 Algodon Azul?

You can download Algodon Azul 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 Algodon Azul?

The hex code is #C1DBEC. In RGB it's 193, 219, 236, and in HSL it's 204°, 53%, 84%.

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