BLUES

Quiet Sentiment

#C2CDD2

RGB 194, 205, 210 · HSL 199°, 15%, 79% · CMYK 8, 2, 0, 18

Quiet Sentiment is #C2CDD2 in HEX — rgb(194, 205, 210), hsl(199°, 15%, 79%), cmyk(8%, 2%, 0%, 18%).

Quiet Sentiment pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 199°, 15%, 79%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#C2CDD2

RGB194, 205, 210

HSL199°, 15%, 79%

HSV199°, 8%, 82%

CMYK8, 2, 0, 18

Decimal12766674

CSS RGBrgb(194, 205, 210)

CSS HSLhsl(199, 15%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Quiet Sentiment K-798

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Mt. 2129-60

ΔE 0.7 · #C2CED4

Dulux

Oxford Half S37A1H

ΔE 0.7 · #C2CCD2

Behr

Alice White MQ3-58

ΔE 1 · #BFCBD1

Hallman-Lindsay

Water Droplet 503

ΔE 1.6 · #BDC9CE

Dunn-Edwards

Bay of Hope DE6331

ΔE 1.7 · #BFC9D0

Sherwin-Williams

Upward SW6239

ΔE 1.7 · #BFC9D0

PPG

Keepsakes 1040-2

ΔE 1.9 · #C0CED6

Kilz

Unique Steel RE170-02

ΔE 2.3 · #BCCDD4

Valspar

Lighthouse Shadows 4008-3B

ΔE 2.5 · #BBC8D0

Colorhouse

Wool .02 Wool-02

ΔE 2.7 · #C1CDCD

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 3.9 · #D0D4D8

Dutch Boy

Calamities DCP-1315

ΔE 4.4 · #CDCDD5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4.8 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 5 · #D0D0D0

Farrow & Ball

Skylight 205

ΔE 5 · #CCD0CD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#C2CDD2

#D1C7C1

Analogous

#C1D1CF

#C2CDD2

#C1C4D1

Triadic

#C2CDD2

#D1C1CC

#CCD1C1

Split-Complementary

#C2CDD2

#D1C1C4

#D1CFC1

Tetradic

#C2CDD2

#CFC1D1

#D1C7C1

#C4D1C1

Monochromatic

#6A8490

#95A8B1

#C2CDD2

#EDF1F2

#F0F3F4

Rectangle

#C2CDD2

#C7C1D1

#D1C7C1

#CCD1C1

Compound

#C2CDD2

#C1C4D1

#D1C7C1

#D1CFC1

Variations

Lighter

#CED7DB

#DBE0E3

#EAEDEE

Darker

#92A7B0

#5D7681

#35454C

Saturation

#C7CACC

#C1CCD1

#ABD5E8

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

1.62:1

Fail

vs Black

12.96:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C2CDD2

#C8CAD3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C2CDD2

#CBCBD1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C2CDD2

#C2CECD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Quiet Sentiment 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

#D1C6B9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C2CDD2

Daylight 5500K

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

#BECBDD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#C0A496

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: #C2CDD2;

CSS — background

background-color: #C2CDD2;

CSS Variable

--color-quiet-sentiment: #C2CDD2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'quiet-sentiment': '#C2CDD2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C2CDD2] text-[#C2CDD2]

SCSS

$quiet-sentiment: #C2CDD2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C2CDD2?

#C2CDD2 is Quiet Sentiment, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #C2CDD2 warm or cool?

Quiet Sentiment reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Quiet Sentiment?

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

What colors pair well with Quiet Sentiment?

Quiet Sentiment 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 Quiet Sentiment?

You can download Quiet Sentiment 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 Quiet Sentiment?

The hex code is #C2CDD2. In RGB it's 194, 205, 210, and in HSL it's 199°, 15%, 79%.

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