NEUTRALS

Blue Flower

#C8D2CD

RGB 200, 210, 205 · HSL 150°, 10%, 80% · CMYK 5, 0, 2, 18

Blue Flower is #C8D2CD in HEX — rgb(200, 210, 205), hsl(150°, 10%, 80%), cmyk(5%, 0%, 2%, 18%).

Blue Flower pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 150°, 10%, 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#C8D2CD

RGB200, 210, 205

HSL150°, 10%, 80%

HSV150°, 5%, 82%

CMYK5, 0, 2, 18

Decimal13161165

CSS RGBrgb(200, 210, 205)

CSS HSLhsl(150, 10%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Foggy Mist 475

ΔE 0.5 · #C8D1CC

Vista Paint

Dancing Bubbles K-854

ΔE 0.6 · #C7D1CD

Benjamin Moore

Pale 1584

ΔE 1.3 · #CAD4D1

Behr

Gentle Rain 790E-2

ΔE 1.5 · #CBD5D2

Valspar

Northern Sky 5001-3B

ΔE 1.8 · #CAD2D0

PPG

Winter Chill 1036-2

ΔE 2.2 · #C9D2D1

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 2.3 · #C8CDC9

IKEA

IKEA183 183

ΔE 2.3 · #CFD8D2

Farrow & Ball

Skylight 205

ΔE 2.4 · #CCD0CD

Sherwin-Williams

Sea Salt SW6204

ΔE 2.4 · #CDD2CA

Dulux

Sweet Nymph SG5H1

ΔE 2.5 · #BFCDC8

Dunn-Edwards

Sculptural Silver DE6296

ΔE 3 · #D1DAD5

Colorhouse

Wool .01 Wool-01

ΔE 3.1 · #C5D7D2

Kilz

Chalk Gray RJ230

ΔE 3.3 · #CED0CE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 4.5 · #D0D0D0

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

A near-neutral with a subtle cool green undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C8D2CD

#D1C7CC

Analogous

#C7D1C7

#C8D2CD

#C7D1D1

Triadic

#C8D2CD

#CCC7D1

#D1CCC7

Split-Complementary

#C8D2CD

#D1C7D1

#D1C7C7

Tetradic

#C8D2CD

#C7C7D1

#D1C7CC

#D1D1C7

Monochromatic

#738C80

#9DAFA6

#C8D2CD

#F1F4F2

Rectangle

#C8D2CD

#C7CCD1

#D1C7CC

#D1CCC7

Compound

#C8D2CD

#C7D1D1

#D1C7CC

#D1C7C7

Variations

Lighter

#D2DAD6

#DEE3E0

#ECEEED

Darker

#9AADA3

#647D70

#3A4941

Saturation

#CACECC

#C7D1CC

#B0E8CC

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

1.55:1

Fail

vs Black

13.56:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C8D2CD

#CFCECE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C8D2CD

#D0D0CE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C8D2CD

#C9D1D1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Blue Flower 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

#D5CAB5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C8D2CD

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3CFD9

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.

#C299AD

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: #C8D2CD;

CSS — background

background-color: #C8D2CD;

CSS Variable

--color-blue-flower: #C8D2CD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue-flower': '#C8D2CD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C8D2CD] text-[#C8D2CD]

SCSS

$blue-flower: #C8D2CD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C8D2CD?

#C8D2CD is Blue Flower, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C8D2CD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blue Flower?

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

What colors pair well with Blue Flower?

Blue Flower 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 Flower?

You can download Blue Flower 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 Flower?

The hex code is #C8D2CD. In RGB it's 200, 210, 205, and in HSL it's 150°, 10%, 80%.

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