BLUES

Light Morality

#C4D9EB

RGB 196, 217, 235 · HSL 208°, 49%, 85% · CMYK 17, 8, 0, 8

Light Morality is #C4D9EB in HEX — rgb(196, 217, 235), hsl(208°, 49%, 85%), cmyk(17%, 8%, 0%, 8%).

Light Morality pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 208°, 49%, 85%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#C4D9EB

RGB196, 217, 235

HSL208°, 49%, 85%

HSV208°, 17%, 92%

CMYK17, 8, 0, 8

Decimal12900843

CSS RGBrgb(196, 217, 235)

CSS HSLhsl(208, 49%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Summer Sky HDC-CT-15

ΔE 0.6 · #C5DAEB

Dulux

Morality Half S37G1H

ΔE 0.7 · #C4DAEB

PPG

Touch Of Blue 1242-2

ΔE 0.7 · #C2D7E9

Benjamin Moore

Jet 814

ΔE 1 · #C1D8E9

Vista Paint

Fluid Blue C-601

ΔE 1.7 · #C5D6E9

Dunn-Edwards

Island View DE5848

ΔE 2.1 · #C3DDEE

Kilz

Idyllic Blue RC240-01

ΔE 2.3 · #C7D6E6

Hallman-Lindsay

Fluid Blue 602

ΔE 2.3 · #C5D6EB

Valspar

Escape 4007-7B

ΔE 2.8 · #BBD6EB

IKEA

IKEA050 50

ΔE 3.4 · #C6D7E3

Sherwin-Williams

Breathtaking SW6814

ΔE 4.2 · #C7D1E2

Colorhouse

Sprout .03 Sprout-03

ΔE 4.2 · #CCDCE7

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 5 · #BCCEE6

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 10.6 · #D5DBDB

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 11.7 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.3 · #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 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

#C4D9EB

#EBD8C6

Analogous

#C6EBEA

#C4D9EB

#C6C7EB

Triadic

#C4D9EB

#EBC6DA

#DAEBC6

Split-Complementary

#C4D9EB

#EBC6C7

#EBEAC6

Tetradic

#C4D9EB

#EAC6EB

#EBD8C6

#C7EBC6

Monochromatic

#5490C4

#8DB5D8

#C4D9EB

#ECF3F8

Rectangle

#C4D9EB

#D8C6EB

#EBD8C6

#DAEBC6

Compound

#C4D9EB

#C6C7EB

#EBD8C6

#EBEAC6

Variations

Lighter

#D1E1EF

#DEE9F2

#EDF2F6

Darker

#83B0D7

#377BB7

#1E486C

Saturation

#D3D9DE

#C6DAEB

#BCDBF5

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

1.45:1

Fail

vs Black

14.47:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C4D9EB

#CDD4EC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C4D9EB

#D6D6E9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C4D9EB

#C3DCD9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Light Morality 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

#D2CFCB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C4D9EB

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0D4F0

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.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#D6B69B

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: #C4D9EB;

CSS — background

background-color: #C4D9EB;

CSS Variable

--color-light-morality: #C4D9EB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'light-morality': '#C4D9EB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C4D9EB] text-[#C4D9EB]

SCSS

$light-morality: #C4D9EB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C4D9EB?

#C4D9EB is Light Morality, a light blue with a cool undertone.

Is #C4D9EB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Light Morality?

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

What colors pair well with Light Morality?

Light Morality 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 Light Morality?

You can download Light Morality 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 Light Morality?

The hex code is #C4D9EB. In RGB it's 196, 217, 235, and in HSL it's 208°, 49%, 85%.

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