BLUES

Surf's Surprise

#C4D2E3

RGB 196, 210, 227 · HSL 213°, 36%, 83% · CMYK 14, 7, 0, 11

Surf's Surprise is #C4D2E3 in HEX — rgb(196, 210, 227), hsl(213°, 36%, 83%), cmyk(14%, 7%, 0%, 11%).

Surf's Surprise pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 213°, 36%, 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#C4D2E3

RGB196, 210, 227

HSL213°, 36%, 83%

HSV213°, 14%, 89%

CMYK14, 7, 0, 11

Decimal12899043

CSS RGBrgb(196, 210, 227)

CSS HSLhsl(213, 36%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Surf's Surprise C-592

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Surf's Surprise 593

ΔE 0.7 · #C4D3E5

Dunn-Edwards

Drenched Rain DE5883

ΔE 0.8 · #C1D1E2

Dulux

Ballet Blue Half S39D1H

ΔE 1.2 · #C1D2E2

Sherwin-Williams

Breathtaking SW6814

ΔE 1.4 · #C7D1E2

Behr

Glitter N540-2

ΔE 1.4 · #C4D0DF

Kilz

Idyllic Blue RC240-01

ΔE 1.5 · #C7D6E6

Benjamin Moore

Ice CC-938

ΔE 1.8 · #C8D6E5

PPG

Sleep Baby Sleep 1161-2

ΔE 1.9 · #BED1E1

Valspar

Prairie Sky 4003-5B

ΔE 2.7 · #CAD6E3

IKEA

IKEA050 50

ΔE 3.3 · #C6D7E3

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 4.2 · #BCCEE6

Colorhouse

Sprout .03 Sprout-03

ΔE 4.7 · #CCDCE7

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 8.8 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 10.1 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.4 · #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

#C4D2E3

#E3D5C4

Analogous

#C4E2E3

#C4D2E3

#C6C4E3

Triadic

#C4D2E3

#E3C4D2

#D2E3C4

Split-Complementary

#C4D2E3

#E3C6C4

#E2E3C4

Tetradic

#C4D2E3

#E3C4E2

#E3D5C4

#C4E3C6

Monochromatic

#5C83B2

#90AACB

#C4D2E3

#EEF2F7

Rectangle

#C4D2E3

#D5C4E3

#E3D5C4

#D2E3C4

Compound

#C4D2E3

#C6C4E3

#E3D5C4

#E2E3C4

Variations

Lighter

#D0DBE9

#DDE4ED

#ECEFF4

Darker

#89A6CA

#4670A3

#284160

Saturation

#CFD3D8

#C4D2E3

#B6D1F1

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

13.68:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C4D2E3

#C9CFE4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C4D2E3

#D0D0E1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C4D2E3

#C3D5D2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Surf's Surprise 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

#D2CAC5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C4D2E3

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0CFEA

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.

#CBB69D

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: #C4D2E3;

CSS — background

background-color: #C4D2E3;

CSS Variable

--color-surf's-surprise: #C4D2E3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'surf's-surprise': '#C4D2E3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C4D2E3] text-[#C4D2E3]

SCSS

$surf's-surprise: #C4D2E3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C4D2E3?

#C4D2E3 is Surf's Surprise, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #C4D2E3 warm or cool?

Surf's Surprise reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Surf's Surprise?

Surf's Surprise works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Surf's Surprise?

Surf's Surprise 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 Surf's Surprise?

You can download Surf's Surprise 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 Surf's Surprise?

The hex code is #C4D2E3. In RGB it's 196, 210, 227, and in HSL it's 213°, 36%, 83%.

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