NEUTRALS

Blue Rinse Half

#C7CDD3

RGB 199, 205, 211 · HSL 210°, 12%, 80% · CMYK 6, 3, 0, 17

Blue Rinse Half is #C7CDD3 in HEX — rgb(199, 205, 211), hsl(210°, 12%, 80%), cmyk(6%, 3%, 0%, 17%).

Blue Rinse Half pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 210°, 12%, 80%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#C7CDD3

RGB199, 205, 211

HSL210°, 12%, 80%

HSV210°, 6%, 83%

CMYK6, 3, 0, 17

Decimal13094355

CSS RGBrgb(199, 205, 211)

CSS HSLhsl(210, 12%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Blue Rinse Half S41A1H

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Feather 2127-60

ΔE 0.8 · #C5CCD1

Behr

Moonlit Snow MQ3-61

ΔE 1.5 · #CCCFD6

Hallman-Lindsay

Sacred Spring 510

ΔE 1.8 · #C7CBCE

Vista Paint

Quiet Sentiment K-798

ΔE 1.9 · #C2CDD2

Dunn-Edwards

Shiny Nickel DE6338

ΔE 2.2 · #CCD3D8

Sherwin-Williams

Upward SW6239

ΔE 2.3 · #BFC9D0

Dutch Boy

Calamities DCP-1315

ΔE 2.5 · #CDCDD5

Valspar

Silver Leaf 4006-1A

ΔE 2.6 · #CDD0D2

PPG

Cool Gray 10-12

ΔE 2.7 · #C3D0D8

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 2.9 · #D0D4D8

Kilz

Brushed Metal TB-32

ΔE 3.2 · #CCCDCE

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 3.7 · #CCC8CE

Colorhouse

Wool .02 Wool-02

ΔE 3.9 · #C1CDCD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 4 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4.1 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#C7CDD3

#D2CCC6

Analogous

#C6D2D2

#C7CDD3

#C6C6D2

Triadic

#C7CDD3

#D2C6CC

#CCD2C6

Split-Complementary

#C7CDD3

#D2C6C6

#D2D2C6

Tetradic

#C7CDD3

#D2C6D2

#D2CCC6

#C6D2C6

Monochromatic

#707F8F

#9BA6B0

#C7CDD3

#F1F2F4

Rectangle

#C7CDD3

#CCC6D2

#D2CCC6

#CCD2C6

Compound

#C7CDD3

#C6C6D2

#D2CCC6

#D2D2C6

Variations

Lighter

#D1D6DB

#DDE0E4

#ECEDEF

Darker

#98A3AF

#61707F

#38414A

Saturation

#CACCCE

#C6CCD2

#AFCCE9

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.60:1

Fail

vs Black

13.10:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C7CDD3

#CACCD4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C7CDD3

#CCCCD2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C7CDD3

#C7CECD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Blue Rinse Half gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#D5C6B9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C7CDD3

Daylight 5500K

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

#C2CBDE

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#C2AD99

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) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

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 is adequate.

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: #C7CDD3;

CSS — background

background-color: #C7CDD3;

CSS Variable

--color-blue-rinse-half: #C7CDD3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue-rinse-half': '#C7CDD3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C7CDD3] text-[#C7CDD3]

SCSS

$blue-rinse-half: #C7CDD3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C7CDD3?

#C7CDD3 is Blue Rinse Half, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C7CDD3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blue Rinse Half?

Blue Rinse Half works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Blue Rinse Half?

Blue Rinse Half pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Blue Rinse Half?

You can download Blue Rinse Half 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 Blue Rinse Half?

The hex code is #C7CDD3. In RGB it's 199, 205, 211, and in HSL it's 210°, 12%, 80%.

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