BLUES

Light Pure Blue

#C2D2D8

RGB 194, 210, 216 · HSL 196°, 22%, 80% · CMYK 10, 3, 0, 15

Light Pure Blue is #C2D2D8 in HEX — rgb(194, 210, 216), hsl(196°, 22%, 80%), cmyk(10%, 3%, 0%, 15%).

Light Pure Blue pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 196°, 22%, 80%. 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#C2D2D8

RGB194, 210, 216

HSL196°, 22%, 80%

HSV196°, 10%, 85%

CMYK10, 3, 0, 15

Decimal12767960

CSS RGBrgb(194, 210, 216)

CSS HSLhsl(196, 22%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pure Blue Half S33A1H

ΔE 0.7 · #C2D3D8

Behr

Galactic Tint N510-2

ΔE 1.1 · #C2D2D6

Benjamin Moore

Silvery 1647

ΔE 1.2 · #C0D1D5

Vista Paint

Serene Setting C-621

ΔE 1.2 · #C5D2D9

Hallman-Lindsay

Serene Setting 622

ΔE 1.2 · #C5D2D9

PPG

Cool Gray 10-12

ΔE 1.6 · #C3D0D8

Kilz

Unique Steel RE170-02

ΔE 1.9 · #BCCDD4

Valspar

Schoolboy Blue 4007-5B

ΔE 2.1 · #BCD1D9

Dunn-Edwards

Polished Silver DE5820

ΔE 2.2 · #C5D1DA

Sherwin-Williams

Balmy SW6512

ΔE 2.2 · #C5D8DE

Colorhouse

Water .03 Water-03

ΔE 3.1 · #BBD0D2

IKEA

IKEA050 50

ΔE 3.7 · #C6D7E3

Dutch Boy

Calamities DCP-1315

ΔE 5.8 · #CDCDD5

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 6 · #D5DBDB

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 6.4 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.4 · #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

#C2D2D8

#D7C7C1

Analogous

#C1D7D2

#C2D2D8

#C1C6D7

Triadic

#C2D2D8

#D7C1D1

#D1D7C1

Split-Complementary

#C2D2D8

#D7C1C6

#D7D2C1

Tetradic

#C2D2D8

#D2C1D7

#D7C7C1

#C6D7C1

Monochromatic

#638D9C

#92AFB9

#C2D2D8

#EFF4F5

Rectangle

#C2D2D8

#C7C1D7

#D7C7C1

#D1D7C1

Compound

#C2D2D8

#C1C6D7

#D7C7C1

#D7D2C1

Variations

Lighter

#CDDADF

#DBE3E6

#EAEEF0

Darker

#8EADB8

#557D8B

#314952

Saturation

#C9CECF

#C1D1D7

#ADDBEB

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

1.56:1

Fail

vs Black

13.50:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C2D2D8

#CACDD9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C2D2D8

#CFCFD7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C2D2D8

#C2D3D1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Light Pure Blue 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

#D1CABD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C2D2D8

Daylight 5500K

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

#BECFE1

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.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#C2A499

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: #C2D2D8;

CSS — background

background-color: #C2D2D8;

CSS Variable

--color-light-pure-blue: #C2D2D8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'light-pure-blue': '#C2D2D8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C2D2D8] text-[#C2D2D8]

SCSS

$light-pure-blue: #C2D2D8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C2D2D8?

#C2D2D8 is Light Pure Blue, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #C2D2D8 warm or cool?

Light Pure Blue reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Light Pure Blue?

Light Pure Blue works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Light Pure Blue?

Light Pure Blue 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 Light Pure Blue?

You can download Light Pure Blue 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 Light Pure Blue?

The hex code is #C2D2D8. In RGB it's 194, 210, 216, and in HSL it's 196°, 22%, 80%.

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