BLUES

Spirit Half

#C3CBD3

RGB 195, 203, 211 · HSL 210°, 15%, 80% · CMYK 8, 4, 0, 17

Spirit Half is #C3CBD3 in HEX — rgb(195, 203, 211), hsl(210°, 15%, 80%), cmyk(8%, 4%, 0%, 17%).

Spirit Half pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 210°, 15%, 80%. 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#C3CBD3

RGB195, 203, 211

HSL210°, 15%, 80%

HSV210°, 8%, 83%

CMYK8, 4, 0, 17

Decimal12831699

CSS RGBrgb(195, 203, 211)

CSS HSLhsl(210, 15%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Spirit Half S38A1H

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Iced 2130-60

ΔE 0.7 · #C2CBD2

Dunn-Edwards

Bay of Hope DE6331

ΔE 1.3 · #BFC9D0

Sherwin-Williams

Upward SW6239

ΔE 1.3 · #BFC9D0

Behr

Paparazzi Flash MQ5-18

ΔE 1.6 · #C4C8D0

Vista Paint

Quiet Sentiment K-798

ΔE 2 · #C2CDD2

PPG

Keepsakes 1040-2

ΔE 2.2 · #C0CED6

Valspar

Lighthouse Shadows 4008-3B

ΔE 2.3 · #BBC8D0

Hallman-Lindsay

Water Droplet 503

ΔE 2.4 · #BDC9CE

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 2.9 · #C8C8D0

Kilz

Unique Steel RE170-02

ΔE 3.2 · #BCCDD4

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 4.3 · #D0D4D8

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 4.4 · #CCC8CE

Colorhouse

Wool .02 Wool-02

ΔE 4.5 · #C1CDCD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 5.5 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5.5 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#C3CBD3

#D4CCC4

Analogous

#C4D4D4

#C3CBD3

#C4C4D4

Triadic

#C3CBD3

#D4C4CC

#CCD4C4

Split-Complementary

#C3CBD3

#D4C4C4

#D4D4C4

Tetradic

#C3CBD3

#D4C4D4

#D4CCC4

#C4D4C4

Monochromatic

#6C7F93

#98A6B3

#C3CBD3

#F0F2F4

Rectangle

#C3CBD3

#CCC4D4

#D4CCC4

#CCD4C4

Compound

#C3CBD3

#C4C4D4

#D4CCC4

#D4D4C4

Variations

Lighter

#D0D6DC

#DCE0E4

#EBEDEF

Darker

#95A3B2

#5E7083

#36414D

Saturation

#CACCCE

#C4CCD4

#AFCCE9

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

1.64:1

Fail

vs Black

12.80:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C3CBD3

#C6C9D4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C3CBD3

#CACAD2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C3CBD3

#C3CCCB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Spirit Half 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

#D2C5B9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C3CBD3

Daylight 5500K

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

#BFCADE

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.

#C2AD99

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: #C3CBD3;

CSS — background

background-color: #C3CBD3;

CSS Variable

--color-spirit-half: #C3CBD3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spirit-half': '#C3CBD3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C3CBD3] text-[#C3CBD3]

SCSS

$spirit-half: #C3CBD3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C3CBD3?

#C3CBD3 is Spirit Half, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #C3CBD3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Spirit Half?

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

What colors pair well with Spirit Half?

Spirit Half 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 Spirit Half?

You can download Spirit Half 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 Spirit Half?

The hex code is #C3CBD3. In RGB it's 195, 203, 211, and in HSL it's 210°, 15%, 80%.

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