BLUES

Cloudy Sky

#C2D5DA

RGB 194, 213, 218 · HSL 192°, 24%, 81% · CMYK 11, 2, 0, 15

Cloudy Sky is #C2D5DA in HEX — rgb(194, 213, 218), hsl(192°, 24%, 81%), cmyk(11%, 2%, 0%, 15%).

Cloudy Sky pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 192°, 24%, 81%. 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#C2D5DA

RGB194, 213, 218

HSL192°, 24%, 81%

HSV192°, 11%, 85%

CMYK11, 2, 0, 15

Decimal12768730

CSS RGBrgb(194, 213, 218)

CSS HSLhsl(192, 24%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pure Blue Half S33A1H

ΔE 0.9 · #C2D3D8

Benjamin Moore

Heaven 1661

ΔE 1.2 · #C4D8DE

Sherwin-Williams

Balmy SW6512

ΔE 1.2 · #C5D8DE

PPG

Scandinavian Sky 1149-3

ΔE 1.4 · #C2D3D6

Behr

Galactic Tint N510-2

ΔE 1.4 · #C2D2D6

Dunn-Edwards

Falling Tears DE5792

ΔE 1.8 · #C2D7DF

Kilz

Subtle Breeze RE200-02

ΔE 1.8 · #C2D9DF

Vista Paint

Sierra Spring K-166

ΔE 2.1 · #C9DADE

Valspar

Schoolboy Blue 4007-5B

ΔE 2.3 · #BCD1D9

Hallman-Lindsay

Polished Cotton 629

ΔE 2.3 · #C7D4D7

Colorhouse

Water .03 Water-03

ΔE 2.7 · #BBD0D2

IKEA

IKEA050 50

ΔE 3.9 · #C6D7E3

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 5.9 · #D5DBDB

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 7 · #C8CDC9

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 7.1 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.1 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C2D5DA

#DAC8C3

Analogous

#C3DAD3

#C2D5DA

#C3CADA

Triadic

#C2D5DA

#DAC3D6

#D6DAC3

Split-Complementary

#C2D5DA

#DAC3CA

#DAD3C3

Tetradic

#C2D5DA

#D3C3DA

#DAC8C3

#CADAC3

Monochromatic

#6494A0

#93B5BD

#C2D5DA

#EFF4F5

Rectangle

#C2D5DA

#C8C3DA

#DAC8C3

#D6DAC3

Compound

#C2D5DA

#C3CADA

#DAC8C3

#DAD3C3

Variations

Lighter

#CFDEE2

#DCE5E8

#EBF0F1

Darker

#8FB3BC

#548490

#304D54

Saturation

#CBD1D2

#C3D6DA

#B1E1ED

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

1.52:1

Fail

vs Black

13.82:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C2D5DA

#CCCFDB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C2D5DA

#D2D2D9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C2D5DA

#C2D5D4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Cloudy Sky 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

#D1CCBF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C2D5DA

Daylight 5500K

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

#BED1E3

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.

#C3A49C

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: #C2D5DA;

CSS — background

background-color: #C2D5DA;

CSS Variable

--color-cloudy-sky: #C2D5DA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cloudy-sky': '#C2D5DA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C2D5DA] text-[#C2D5DA]

SCSS

$cloudy-sky: #C2D5DA;

Similar Colors

Heaven on Earth

#C3D7DD · ΔE 0.9

Silvery Blue

#BFD0D4 · ΔE 1.9

Dusky Blue

#BDD1D4 · ΔE 1.9

Fantasy Blue

#C2D5D6 · ΔE 2.1

Bright and Early

#C3D8E1 · ΔE 2.4

Windy Sky

#C8D8D9 · ΔE 2.6

Watercolor

#BCD4DD · ΔE 2.7

Harbor Haze

#C3D4D4 · ΔE 2.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C2D5DA?

#C2D5DA is Cloudy Sky, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #C2D5DA warm or cool?

Cloudy Sky reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Cloudy Sky?

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

What colors pair well with Cloudy Sky?

Cloudy Sky 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 Cloudy Sky?

You can download Cloudy Sky 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 Cloudy Sky?

The hex code is #C2D5DA. In RGB it's 194, 213, 218, and in HSL it's 192°, 24%, 81%.

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