BLUES

Nearsighted

#C8D5DD

RGB 200, 213, 221 · HSL 203°, 24%, 83% · CMYK 10, 4, 0, 13

Nearsighted is #C8D5DD in HEX — rgb(200, 213, 221), hsl(203°, 24%, 83%), cmyk(10%, 4%, 0%, 13%).

Nearsighted pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 203°, 24%, 83%. 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#C8D5DD

RGB200, 213, 221

HSL203°, 24%, 83%

HSV203°, 10%, 87%

CMYK10, 4, 0, 13

Decimal13161949

CSS RGBrgb(200, 213, 221)

CSS HSLhsl(203, 24%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Northern Sky TB-42

ΔE 0.6 · #C9D6DD

Dulux

Hazy Daze Quarter S36A1Q

ΔE 0.7 · #C8D6DD

PPG

Bit Of Heaven 1156-2

ΔE 0.9 · #CAD7DE

Valspar

Tinsel Beam 4005-3A

ΔE 0.9 · #CAD5DE

Vista Paint

Serene Setting C-621

ΔE 1.2 · #C5D2D9

Dunn-Edwards

Snow Lodge DE5799

ΔE 1.2 · #C7D7E0

Sherwin-Williams

Icelandic SW6526

ΔE 1.2 · #CBD8E1

Hallman-Lindsay

Serene Setting 622

ΔE 1.2 · #C5D2D9

Behr

Sky Light View MQ3-53

ΔE 1.4 · #C8D7DD

Benjamin Moore

Beacon 2128-60

ΔE 1.7 · #CED8DF

IKEA

IKEA050 50

ΔE 2.5 · #C6D7E3

Colorhouse

Sprout .03 Sprout-03

ΔE 3 · #CCDCE7

Dutch Boy

Calamities DCP-1315

ΔE 4.9 · #CDCDD5

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 5.4 · #D5DBDB

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 6.2 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.5 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

#C8D5DD

#DED1C9

Analogous

#C9DEDC

#C8D5DD

#C9CCDE

Triadic

#C8D5DD

#DEC9D6

#D6DEC9

Split-Complementary

#C8D5DD

#DEC9CC

#DEDCC9

Tetradic

#C8D5DD

#DCC9DE

#DED1C9

#CCDEC9

Monochromatic

#6A8EA4

#9AB2C1

#C8D5DD

#EFF3F5

Rectangle

#C8D5DD

#D1C9DE

#DED1C9

#D6DEC9

Compound

#C8D5DD

#C9CCDE

#DED1C9

#DEDCC9

Variations

Lighter

#D4DEE5

#E0E6EA

#EDF0F2

Darker

#94AEBF

#567C93

#314856

Saturation

#D1D4D7

#C9D6DE

#B9DAEF

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

1.50:1

Fail

vs Black

14.02:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C8D5DD

#CED1DE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C8D5DD

#D3D3DC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C8D5DD

#C8D6D5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Nearsighted 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

#D5CCC1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C8D5DD

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3D1E5

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.

#C7B0A1

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: #C8D5DD;

CSS — background

background-color: #C8D5DD;

CSS Variable

--color-nearsighted: #C8D5DD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nearsighted': '#C8D5DD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C8D5DD] text-[#C8D5DD]

SCSS

$nearsighted: #C8D5DD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C8D5DD?

#C8D5DD is Nearsighted, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #C8D5DD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Nearsighted?

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

What colors pair well with Nearsighted?

Nearsighted 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 Nearsighted?

You can download Nearsighted 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 Nearsighted?

The hex code is #C8D5DD. In RGB it's 200, 213, 221, and in HSL it's 203°, 24%, 83%.

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