BLUES

Colour Blind

#C6D2DE

RGB 198, 210, 222 · HSL 210°, 27%, 82% · CMYK 11, 5, 0, 13

Colour Blind is #C6D2DE in HEX — rgb(198, 210, 222), hsl(210°, 27%, 82%), cmyk(11%, 5%, 0%, 13%).

Colour Blind pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 210°, 27%, 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#C6D2DE

RGB198, 210, 222

HSL210°, 27%, 82%

HSV210°, 11%, 87%

CMYK11, 5, 0, 13

Decimal13030110

CSS RGBrgb(198, 210, 222)

CSS HSLhsl(210, 27%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Minor Blue SP2G7

ΔE 0.7 · #C4D2DE

PPG

Stratosphere 1162-2

ΔE 0.7 · #C7D3E0

Benjamin Moore

Lake 827

ΔE 0.9 · #C6D4E0

Behr

Blue Gossamer MQ3-60

ΔE 1.2 · #CAD4DF

Valspar

Prairie Sky 4003-5B

ΔE 1.5 · #CAD6E3

Dunn-Edwards

Polished Silver DE5820

ΔE 1.6 · #C5D1DA

Vista Paint

Atmospheric Pressure C-586

ΔE 1.9 · #C2CFDE

IKEA

IKEA050 50

ΔE 2.2 · #C6D7E3

Kilz

Sheer Silhouette RB210-01

ΔE 2.3 · #CBD6E5

Sherwin-Williams

Icelandic SW6526

ΔE 2.6 · #CBD8E1

Hallman-Lindsay

Serene Setting 622

ΔE 2.7 · #C5D2D9

Colorhouse

Sprout .03 Sprout-03

ΔE 3.6 · #CCDCE7

Dutch Boy

Calamities DCP-1315

ΔE 4.7 · #CDCDD5

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 6.9 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 7.5 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.8 · #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

#C6D2DE

#DDD1C5

Analogous

#C5DDDD

#C6D2DE

#C5C5DD

Triadic

#C6D2DE

#DDC5D1

#D1DDC5

Split-Complementary

#C6D2DE

#DDC5C5

#DDDDC5

Tetradic

#C6D2DE

#DDC5DD

#DDD1C5

#C5DDC5

Monochromatic

#6485A6

#94ABC2

#C6D2DE

#EFF2F6

Rectangle

#C6D2DE

#D1C5DD

#DDD1C5

#D1DDC5

Compound

#C6D2DE

#C5C5DD

#DDD1C5

#DDDDC5

Variations

Lighter

#D0DAE4

#DDE3EA

#ECEFF2

Darker

#8EA7C0

#517395

#2E4358

Saturation

#CDD1D5

#C5D1DD

#B4D1EE

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

13.67:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C6D2DE

#CBCFDF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C6D2DE

#D0D0DC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C6D2DE

#C5D4D2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Colour Blind 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

#D4CAC2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C6D2DE

Daylight 5500K

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

#C1CFE6

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.

#C5B29E

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: #C6D2DE;

CSS — background

background-color: #C6D2DE;

CSS Variable

--color-colour-blind: #C6D2DE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'colour-blind': '#C6D2DE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C6D2DE] text-[#C6D2DE]

SCSS

$colour-blind: #C6D2DE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C6D2DE?

#C6D2DE is Colour Blind, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #C6D2DE warm or cool?

Colour Blind reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Colour Blind?

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

What colors pair well with Colour Blind?

Colour Blind 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 Colour Blind?

You can download Colour Blind 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 Colour Blind?

The hex code is #C6D2DE. In RGB it's 198, 210, 222, and in HSL it's 210°, 27%, 82%.

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