GREENS

Byte Blue

#C5DCE0

RGB 197, 220, 224 · HSL 189°, 30%, 83% · CMYK 12, 2, 0, 12

Byte Blue is #C5DCE0 in HEX — rgb(197, 220, 224), hsl(189°, 30%, 83%), cmyk(12%, 2%, 0%, 12%).

Byte Blue pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 189°, 30%, 83%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#C5DCE0

RGB197, 220, 224

HSL189°, 30%, 83%

HSV189°, 12%, 88%

CMYK12, 2, 0, 12

Decimal12967136

CSS RGBrgb(197, 220, 224)

CSS HSLhsl(189, 30%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Byte Blue SW6498

Exact match

PPG

Galactica 1235-3

ΔE 0.9 · #C4DDE2

Dulux

Dewpoint Half S32A1H

ΔE 0.9 · #C3DADD

Benjamin Moore

Glacier 1653

ΔE 1.2 · #C9DFE3

Kilz

Subtle Breeze RE200-02

ΔE 1.5 · #C2D9DF

Valspar

Lament Blue 5001-5A

ΔE 1.7 · #CADCE0

Dunn-Edwards

Shark DE5771

ΔE 2 · #CADCDE

Vista Paint

Sierra Spring K-166

ΔE 2.1 · #C9DADE

Hallman-Lindsay

Sea Foam Mist 642

ΔE 2.4 · #CBDCE2

Behr

Flowing Breeze N480-2

ΔE 2.7 · #BBD8DC

IKEA

IKEA081 81

ΔE 4.2 · #BFDAD7

Colorhouse

Water .03 Water-03

ΔE 4.4 · #BBD0D2

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 6.2 · #D5DBDB

Dutch Boy

Mellow Blue DCP-0468

ΔE 8.1 · #DDE8E2

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 8.2 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C5DCE0

#E1CBC7

Analogous

#C7E1D8

#C5DCE0

#C7D0E1

Triadic

#C5DCE0

#E1C7DD

#DDE1C7

Split-Complementary

#C5DCE0

#E1C7D0

#E1D8C7

Tetradic

#C5DCE0

#D8C7E1

#E1CBC7

#D0E1C7

Monochromatic

#63A0AB

#95BFC6

#C5DCE0

#EEF5F6

Rectangle

#C5DCE0

#CBC7E1

#E1CBC7

#DDE1C7

Compound

#C5DCE0

#C7D0E1

#E1CBC7

#E1D8C7

Variations

Lighter

#D2E4E7

#DEEAEC

#EDF2F3

Darker

#8EBCC4

#4E8F9B

#2C545B

Saturation

#D0D6D8

#C7DDE1

#B7E7F0

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.43:1

Fail

vs Black

14.69:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C5DCE0

#D2D5E1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C5DCE0

#D8D8DF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C5DCE0

#C5DCDB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Byte Blue sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#D3D2C3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C5DCE0

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0D7E7

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.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#C7A6A1

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: #C5DCE0;

CSS — background

background-color: #C5DCE0;

CSS Variable

--color-byte-blue: #C5DCE0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'byte-blue': '#C5DCE0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C5DCE0] text-[#C5DCE0]

SCSS

$byte-blue: #C5DCE0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5DCE0?

#C5DCE0 is Byte Blue, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #C5DCE0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Byte Blue?

Byte Blue works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Byte Blue?

Byte Blue pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Byte Blue?

You can download Byte 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 Byte Blue?

The hex code is #C5DCE0. In RGB it's 197, 220, 224, and in HSL it's 189°, 30%, 83%.

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