BLUES

Velvet Sky

#C5D3DD

RGB 197, 211, 221 · HSL 205°, 26%, 82% · CMYK 11, 5, 0, 13

Velvet Sky is #C5D3DD in HEX — rgb(197, 211, 221), hsl(205°, 26%, 82%), cmyk(11%, 5%, 0%, 13%).

Velvet Sky pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 205°, 26%, 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#C5D3DD

RGB197, 211, 221

HSL205°, 26%, 82%

HSV205°, 11%, 87%

CMYK11, 5, 0, 13

Decimal12964829

CSS RGBrgb(197, 211, 221)

CSS HSLhsl(205, 26%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Bypass Half S38C1H

ΔE 0.7 · #C7D3DD

PPG

Sentimental Lady 1159-2

ΔE 0.7 · #C4D3DC

Dunn-Edwards

Polished Silver DE5820

ΔE 1 · #C5D1DA

Benjamin Moore

Lake 827

ΔE 1.1 · #C6D4E0

Valspar

Tinsel Beam 4005-3A

ΔE 1.5 · #CAD5DE

Behr

Blue Gossamer MQ3-60

ΔE 1.6 · #CAD4DF

Vista Paint

Serene Setting C-621

ΔE 1.6 · #C5D2D9

Hallman-Lindsay

Serene Setting 622

ΔE 1.6 · #C5D2D9

IKEA

IKEA050 50

ΔE 1.9 · #C6D7E3

Kilz

Northern Sky TB-42

ΔE 1.9 · #C9D6DD

Sherwin-Williams

Icelandic SW6526

ΔE 1.9 · #CBD8E1

Colorhouse

Sprout .03 Sprout-03

ΔE 3.2 · #CCDCE7

Dutch Boy

Calamities DCP-1315

ΔE 5.1 · #CDCDD5

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 6.7 · #D5DBDB

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 7.1 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.4 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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

#C5D3DD

#DDCFC5

Analogous

#C5DDDB

#C5D3DD

#C5C7DD

Triadic

#C5D3DD

#DDC5D3

#D3DDC5

Split-Complementary

#C5D3DD

#DDC5C7

#DDDBC5

Tetradic

#C5D3DD

#DBC5DD

#DDCFC5

#C7DDC5

Monochromatic

#658AA4

#95AEC1

#C5D3DD

#EFF3F6

Rectangle

#C5D3DD

#CFC5DD

#DDCFC5

#D3DDC5

Compound

#C5D3DD

#C5C7DD

#DDCFC5

#DDDBC5

Variations

Lighter

#D1DCE4

#DDE4EA

#ECEFF2

Darker

#8FABBF

#527894

#2F4657

Saturation

#CED2D5

#C5D3DD

#B4D6EE

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

1.53:1

Fail

vs Black

13.74:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C5D3DD

#CCCFDE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C5D3DD

#D1D1DC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C5D3DD

#C5D4D3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Velvet Sky 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

#D3CBC1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C5D3DD

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0D0E5

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.

#C5AF9E

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: #C5D3DD;

CSS — background

background-color: #C5D3DD;

CSS Variable

--color-velvet-sky: #C5D3DD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'velvet-sky': '#C5D3DD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C5D3DD] text-[#C5D3DD]

SCSS

$velvet-sky: #C5D3DD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5D3DD?

#C5D3DD is Velvet Sky, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #C5D3DD warm or cool?

Velvet Sky reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Velvet Sky?

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

What colors pair well with Velvet Sky?

Velvet Sky 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 Velvet Sky?

You can download Velvet Sky 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 Velvet Sky?

The hex code is #C5D3DD. In RGB it's 197, 211, 221, and in HSL it's 205°, 26%, 82%.

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