BLUES

Refreshing

#C9DEEB

RGB 201, 222, 235 · HSL 203°, 46%, 85% · CMYK 14, 6, 0, 8

Refreshing is #C9DEEB in HEX — rgb(201, 222, 235), hsl(203°, 46%, 85%), cmyk(14%, 6%, 0%, 8%).

Refreshing pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 203°, 46%, 85%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#C9DEEB

RGB201, 222, 235

HSL203°, 46%, 85%

HSV203°, 14%, 92%

CMYK14, 6, 0, 8

Decimal13229803

CSS RGBrgb(201, 222, 235)

CSS HSLhsl(203, 46%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Refreshing RD190-02

Exact match

Dulux

Mr Frosty Quarter S36D1Q

ΔE 0.6 · #C8DEEA

Vista Paint

Empress Lila C-635

ΔE 1.1 · #C5DDEA

Valspar

New Day 4006-5A

ΔE 1.6 · #C9DEE8

Hallman-Lindsay

Empress Lila 636

ΔE 1.9 · #C4DEED

Colorhouse

Sprout .03 Sprout-03

ΔE 2 · #CCDCE7

PPG

Blue Booties 1241-2

ΔE 2.1 · #C8DDEE

Behr

Velvet Sky 570E-2

ΔE 2.1 · #C8E2EE

Benjamin Moore

Soft 807

ΔE 2.2 · #C2D8E5

IKEA

IKEA050 50

ΔE 2.6 · #C6D7E3

Sherwin-Williams

Rhythmic Blue SW6806

ΔE 2.6 · #CCDBE5

Dunn-Edwards

Pale Frost DE5805

ΔE 2.6 · #CFE5F0

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 8 · #BCCEE6

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 8.4 · #D5DBDB

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 9.8 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.9 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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

#C9DEEB

#EAD5C7

Analogous

#C7EAE6

#C9DEEB

#C7CBEA

Triadic

#C9DEEB

#EAC7DD

#DDEAC7

Split-Complementary

#C9DEEB

#EAC7CB

#EAE6C7

Tetradic

#C9DEEB

#E6C7EA

#EAD5C7

#CBEAC7

Monochromatic

#5799C1

#8FBBD6

#C9DEEB

#ECF4F8

Rectangle

#C9DEEB

#D5C7EA

#EAD5C7

#DDEAC7

Compound

#C9DEEB

#C7CBEA

#EAD5C7

#EAE6C7

Variations

Lighter

#D2E4EE

#DFEAF1

#EDF3F6

Darker

#86B7D5

#3B85B4

#214E6A

Saturation

#D3DADE

#C7DDEA

#BDDFF5

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

1.39:1

Fail

vs Black

15.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C9DEEB

#D3D8EC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C9DEEB

#DBDBE9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C9DEEB

#C8E0DE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Refreshing 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

#D6D3CB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C9DEEB

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3D8F0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EBEC

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.

#D4B29D

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: #C9DEEB;

CSS — background

background-color: #C9DEEB;

CSS Variable

--color-refreshing: #C9DEEB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'refreshing': '#C9DEEB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C9DEEB] text-[#C9DEEB]

SCSS

$refreshing: #C9DEEB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9DEEB?

#C9DEEB is Refreshing, a light blue with a cool undertone.

Is #C9DEEB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Refreshing?

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

What colors pair well with Refreshing?

Refreshing 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 Refreshing?

You can download Refreshing 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 Refreshing?

The hex code is #C9DEEB. In RGB it's 201, 222, 235, and in HSL it's 203°, 46%, 85%.

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