BLUES

Memory Lane

#C7D1DB

RGB 199, 209, 219 · HSL 210°, 22%, 82% · CMYK 9, 5, 0, 14

Memory Lane is #C7D1DB in HEX — rgb(199, 209, 219), hsl(210°, 22%, 82%), cmyk(9%, 5%, 0%, 14%).

Memory Lane pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 210°, 22%, 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#C7D1DB

RGB199, 209, 219

HSL210°, 22%, 82%

HSV210°, 9%, 86%

CMYK9, 5, 0, 14

Decimal13095387

CSS RGBrgb(199, 209, 219)

CSS HSLhsl(210, 22%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Memory Lane 1163-2

Exact match

Dulux

Star Gate Half S37C1H

ΔE 0.9 · #C7D3DD

Dunn-Edwards

Polished Silver DE5820

ΔE 0.9 · #C5D1DA

Behr

Blue Gossamer MQ3-60

ΔE 1.2 · #CAD4DF

Benjamin Moore

Violet 1437 · CC-880

ΔE 1.5 · #CAD1D9

Valspar

Tinsel Beam 4005-3A

ΔE 1.5 · #CAD5DE

Vista Paint

Serene Setting C-621

ΔE 1.9 · #C5D2D9

Hallman-Lindsay

Serene Setting 622

ΔE 1.9 · #C5D2D9

Sherwin-Williams

Mild Blue SW6533

ΔE 2.5 · #CBD5DB

Kilz

Northern Sky TB-42

ΔE 2.5 · #C9D6DD

IKEA

IKEA096 96

ΔE 2.9 · #CFD9E4

Dutch Boy

Calamities DCP-1315

ΔE 3.7 · #CDCDD5

Colorhouse

Sprout .03 Sprout-03

ΔE 4.1 · #CCDCE7

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 5.8 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 6.3 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.6 · #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

#C7D1DB

#DBD1C7

Analogous

#C7DBDB

#C7D1DB

#C7C7DB

Triadic

#C7D1DB

#DBC7D1

#D1DBC7

Split-Complementary

#C7D1DB

#DBC7C7

#DBDBC7

Tetradic

#C7D1DB

#DBC7DB

#DBD1C7

#C7DBC7

Monochromatic

#6A85A0

#98ABBD

#C7D1DB

#EFF2F5

Rectangle

#C7D1DB

#D1C7DB

#DBD1C7

#D1DBC7

Compound

#C7D1DB

#C7C7DB

#DBD1C7

#DBDBC7

Variations

Lighter

#D2DAE2

#DEE3E9

#ECEFF1

Darker

#93A7BC

#57738F

#324354

Saturation

#CED1D4

#C7D1DB

#B5D1ED

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

1.55:1

Fail

vs Black

13.57:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C7D1DB

#CBCFDC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C7D1DB

#CFCFDA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C7D1DB

#C6D2D1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Memory Lane 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

#D5C9BF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C7D1DB

Daylight 5500K

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

#C2CEE4

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.

#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: #C7D1DB;

CSS — background

background-color: #C7D1DB;

CSS Variable

--color-memory-lane: #C7D1DB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'memory-lane': '#C7D1DB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C7D1DB] text-[#C7D1DB]

SCSS

$memory-lane: #C7D1DB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C7D1DB?

#C7D1DB is Memory Lane, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #C7D1DB warm or cool?

Memory Lane reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Memory Lane?

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

What colors pair well with Memory Lane?

Memory Lane 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 Memory Lane?

You can download Memory Lane 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 Memory Lane?

The hex code is #C7D1DB. In RGB it's 199, 209, 219, and in HSL it's 210°, 22%, 82%.

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