BLUES

Morning Star

#C3D1E5

RGB 195, 209, 229 · HSL 215°, 40%, 83% · CMYK 15, 9, 0, 10

Morning Star is #C3D1E5 in HEX — rgb(195, 209, 229), hsl(215°, 40%, 83%), cmyk(15%, 9%, 0%, 10%).

Morning Star pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 215°, 40%, 83%. 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#C3D1E5

RGB195, 209, 229

HSL215°, 40%, 83%

HSV215°, 15%, 90%

CMYK15, 9, 0, 10

Decimal12833253

CSS RGBrgb(195, 209, 229)

CSS HSLhsl(215, 40%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Powder Lilac S550-2

ΔE 1 · #C0D0E3

Hallman-Lindsay

Surf's Surprise 593

ΔE 1.3 · #C4D3E5

Vista Paint

Surf's Surprise C-592

ΔE 1.6 · #C4D2E3

Kilz

Soothing Melody RC200-01

ΔE 1.7 · #C4D5EA

Dulux

Radar Half S40F1H

ΔE 1.8 · #C6D6EA

Dunn-Edwards

Drenched Rain DE5883

ΔE 1.8 · #C1D1E2

Sherwin-Williams

Breathtaking SW6814

ΔE 2 · #C7D1E2

Benjamin Moore

English 1417

ΔE 2.1 · #C9D1E4

Valspar

Celestial Blue 4003-5C

ΔE 2.6 · #BBCBE1

PPG

Sleep Baby Sleep 1161-2

ΔE 2.8 · #BED1E1

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 2.8 · #BCCEE6

IKEA

IKEA049 49

ΔE 4.4 · #D2DCEF

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 5.4 · #B4CBD9

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 9.8 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 11.5 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.9 · #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

#C3D1E5

#E5D7C2

Analogous

#C2E2E5

#C3D1E5

#C5C2E5

Triadic

#C3D1E5

#E5C2D1

#D1E5C2

Split-Complementary

#C3D1E5

#E5C5C2

#E2E5C2

Tetradic

#C3D1E5

#E5C2E2

#E5D7C2

#C2E5C5

Monochromatic

#577FB7

#8DA8CE

#C3D1E5

#EDF1F7

Rectangle

#C3D1E5

#D7C2E5

#E5D7C2

#D1E5C2

Compound

#C3D1E5

#C5C2E5

#E5D7C2

#E2E5C2

Variations

Lighter

#CEDAEA

#DCE4EE

#ECEFF4

Darker

#85A3CD

#416CA8

#253F63

Saturation

#CED3D9

#C2D1E5

#B5CFF2

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

1.55:1

Fail

vs Black

13.57:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C3D1E5

#C8CEE6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C3D1E5

#CFCFE3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C3D1E5

#C2D4D1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Morning Star 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

#D2C9C7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C3D1E5

Daylight 5500K

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

#BFCEEB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EAEC

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.

#CDB89A

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: #C3D1E5;

CSS — background

background-color: #C3D1E5;

CSS Variable

--color-morning-star: #C3D1E5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'morning-star': '#C3D1E5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C3D1E5] text-[#C3D1E5]

SCSS

$morning-star: #C3D1E5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C3D1E5?

#C3D1E5 is Morning Star, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #C3D1E5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Morning Star?

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

What colors pair well with Morning Star?

Morning Star 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 Morning Star?

You can download Morning Star 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 Morning Star?

The hex code is #C3D1E5. In RGB it's 195, 209, 229, and in HSL it's 215°, 40%, 83%.

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