BLUES

Minor Blue

#C4D2DE

RGB 196, 210, 222 · HSL 208°, 28%, 82% · CMYK 12, 5, 0, 13

Minor Blue is #C4D2DE in HEX — rgb(196, 210, 222), hsl(208°, 28%, 82%), cmyk(12%, 5%, 0%, 13%).

Minor Blue pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 208°, 28%, 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#C4D2DE

RGB196, 210, 222

HSL208°, 28%, 82%

HSV208°, 12%, 87%

CMYK12, 5, 0, 13

Decimal12899038

CSS RGBrgb(196, 210, 222)

CSS HSLhsl(208, 28%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Minor Blue SP2G7

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Lake 827

ΔE 0.7 · #C6D4E0

PPG

Stratosphere 1162-2

ΔE 1 · #C7D3E0

Dunn-Edwards

Oceana Drive DE5869

ΔE 1.2 · #C2D2E0

Behr

Blue Gossamer MQ3-60

ΔE 1.8 · #CAD4DF

Valspar

Silver Dusk 4006-3A

ΔE 1.8 · #BECFDA

IKEA

IKEA050 50

ΔE 1.9 · #C6D7E3

Vista Paint

Simple Serenity C-613

ΔE 1.9 · #C6D7E3

Hallman-Lindsay

Simple Serenity 614

ΔE 2.5 · #C8D9E5

Kilz

Idyllic Blue RC240-01

ΔE 2.6 · #C7D6E6

Sherwin-Williams

Icelandic SW6526

ΔE 2.7 · #CBD8E1

Colorhouse

Sprout .03 Sprout-03

ΔE 3.5 · #CCDCE7

Dutch Boy

Calamities DCP-1315

ΔE 5.3 · #CDCDD5

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 7.4 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 7.9 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.2 · #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

#C4D2DE

#DED0C4

Analogous

#C4DEDD

#C4D2DE

#C4C5DE

Triadic

#C4D2DE

#DEC4D2

#D2DEC4

Split-Complementary

#C4D2DE

#DEC4C5

#DEDDC4

Tetradic

#C4D2DE

#DDC4DE

#DED0C4

#C5DEC4

Monochromatic

#6287A7

#93ACC2

#C4D2DE

#EFF2F6

Rectangle

#C4D2DE

#D0C4DE

#DED0C4

#D2DEC4

Compound

#C4D2DE

#C4C5DE

#DED0C4

#DEDDC4

Variations

Lighter

#D0DBE5

#DDE4EA

#ECEFF2

Darker

#8DA9C1

#507596

#2D4458

Saturation

#CDD1D5

#C4D2DE

#B4D3EE

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

1.54:1

Fail

vs Black

13.62:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C4D2DE

#CACFDF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C4D2DE

#D0D0DC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C4D2DE

#C3D4D2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Minor 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

#D2CAC2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C4D2DE

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0CFE6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEC

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.

#C5B09E

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: #C4D2DE;

CSS — background

background-color: #C4D2DE;

CSS Variable

--color-minor-blue: #C4D2DE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'minor-blue': '#C4D2DE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C4D2DE] text-[#C4D2DE]

SCSS

$minor-blue: #C4D2DE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C4D2DE?

#C4D2DE is Minor Blue, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #C4D2DE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Minor Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Minor Blue?

Minor 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 Minor Blue?

You can download Minor 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 Minor Blue?

The hex code is #C4D2DE. In RGB it's 196, 210, 222, and in HSL it's 208°, 28%, 82%.

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