BLUES

Atmospheric

#C2DAE0

RGB 194, 218, 224 · HSL 192°, 33%, 82% · CMYK 13, 3, 0, 12

Atmospheric is #C2DAE0 in HEX — rgb(194, 218, 224), hsl(192°, 33%, 82%), cmyk(13%, 3%, 0%, 12%).

Atmospheric pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 192°, 33%, 82%. 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#C2DAE0

RGB194, 218, 224

HSL192°, 33%, 82%

HSV192°, 13%, 88%

CMYK13, 3, 0, 12

Decimal12770016

CSS RGBrgb(194, 218, 224)

CSS HSLhsl(192, 33%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Atmospheric SW6505

Exact match

Kilz

Subtle Breeze RE200-02

ΔE 0.4 · #C2D9DF

PPG

Galactica 1235-3

ΔE 1.2 · #C4DDE2

Dulux

Airborne Quarter S34A1Q

ΔE 1.2 · #C6DDE3

Benjamin Moore

Heaven 1661

ΔE 1.4 · #C4D8DE

Dunn-Edwards

Falling Tears DE5792

ΔE 1.7 · #C2D7DF

Valspar

Pale Flowers 4008-5A

ΔE 1.8 · #C2D8E1

Behr

Icicles N490-2

ΔE 1.9 · #BCD5DB

Vista Paint

Bridgewater Bay C-649

ΔE 2.4 · #BED7E1

Hallman-Lindsay

Sea Foam Mist 642

ΔE 2.7 · #CBDCE2

IKEA

IKEA050 50

ΔE 4.1 · #C6D7E3

Colorhouse

Sprout .03 Sprout-03

ΔE 4.1 · #CCDCE7

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 7 · #D5DBDB

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 8.8 · #D7D7D7

Dutch Boy

Calamities DCP-1315

ΔE 8.9 · #CDCDD5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.1 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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

#C2DAE0

#E0C8C2

Analogous

#C2E0D7

#C2DAE0

#C2CBE0

Triadic

#C2DAE0

#E0C2DA

#DAE0C2

Split-Complementary

#C2DAE0

#E0C2CB

#E0D7C2

Tetradic

#C2DAE0

#D7C2E0

#E0C8C2

#CBE0C2

Monochromatic

#5C9DAD

#8FBCC7

#C2DAE0

#EEF5F6

Rectangle

#C2DAE0

#C8C2E0

#E0C8C2

#DAE0C2

Compound

#C2DAE0

#C2CBE0

#E0C8C2

#E0D7C2

Variations

Lighter

#CEE2E6

#DCE8EB

#EBF1F3

Darker

#89BAC6

#498C9D

#2A525C

Saturation

#CDD4D6

#C2DAE0

#B3E3F0

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

1.46:1

Fail

vs Black

14.40:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C2DAE0

#CFD3E1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C2DAE0

#D6D6DF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C2DAE0

#C2DBD9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Atmospheric 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

#D1D0C3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C2DAE0

Daylight 5500K

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

#BED5E7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EBEC

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#C7A59C

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: #C2DAE0;

CSS — background

background-color: #C2DAE0;

CSS Variable

--color-atmospheric: #C2DAE0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'atmospheric': '#C2DAE0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C2DAE0] text-[#C2DAE0]

SCSS

$atmospheric: #C2DAE0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C2DAE0?

#C2DAE0 is Atmospheric, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #C2DAE0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Atmospheric?

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

What colors pair well with Atmospheric?

Atmospheric 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 Atmospheric?

You can download Atmospheric 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 Atmospheric?

The hex code is #C2DAE0. In RGB it's 194, 218, 224, and in HSL it's 192°, 33%, 82%.

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