BLUES

Reflection Pool

#CADBDF

RGB 202, 219, 223 · HSL 191°, 25%, 83% · CMYK 9, 2, 0, 13

Reflection Pool is #CADBDF in HEX — rgb(202, 219, 223), hsl(191°, 25%, 83%), cmyk(9%, 2%, 0%, 13%).

Reflection Pool pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 191°, 25%, 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#CADBDF

RGB202, 219, 223

HSL191°, 25%, 83%

HSV191°, 9%, 87%

CMYK9, 2, 0, 13

Decimal13294559

CSS RGBrgb(202, 219, 223)

CSS HSLhsl(191, 25%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Sierra Spring K-166

ΔE 0.4 · #C9DADE

Valspar

Lament Blue 5001-5A

ΔE 0.4 · #CADCE0

Benjamin Moore

Blue 1667

ΔE 0.9 · #CCDDE0

PPG

Embellishment 1151-2

ΔE 1.1 · #CBDEE2

Dunn-Edwards

Shark DE5771

ΔE 1.1 · #CADCDE

Hallman-Lindsay

Sea Foam Mist 642

ΔE 1.1 · #CBDCE2

Kilz

Blue Lustre RE180-02

ΔE 1.2 · #CCDEE3

Sherwin-Williams

Little Boy Blu SW9054

ΔE 1.2 · #C7D8DB

Behr

Manhattan Mist 760E-2

ΔE 1.5 · #CEDBDE

Dulux

Salt Spray Quarter S33B1Q

ΔE 1.6 · #CBDFE3

Colorhouse

Air .06 Air-06

ΔE 3.6 · #D7E2E5

IKEA

IKEA060 60

ΔE 3.8 · #D2DDDB

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 4.4 · #D5DBDB

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 6.3 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.1 · #CDCECD

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 7.2 · #E2E2E2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

69/100

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

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#CADBDF

#DECDC9

Analogous

#C9DED8

#CADBDF

#C9D0DE

Triadic

#CADBDF

#DEC9DB

#DBDEC9

Split-Complementary

#CADBDF

#DEC9D0

#DED8C9

Tetradic

#CADBDF

#D8C9DE

#DECDC9

#D0DEC9

Monochromatic

#699AA5

#99BAC2

#CADBDF

#EFF4F5

Rectangle

#CADBDF

#CDC9DE

#DECDC9

#DBDEC9

Compound

#CADBDF

#C9D0DE

#DECDC9

#DED8C9

Variations

Lighter

#D4E2E5

#DFE8EB

#EDF2F2

Darker

#93B8C0

#548994

#305057

Saturation

#D0D6D7

#C9DBDE

#B9E5EF

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

1.43:1

Fail

vs Black

14.71:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CADBDF

#D3D6E0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CADBDF

#D8D8DE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CADBDF

#CADBDA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Reflection Pool 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

#D7D1C2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CADBDF

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4D6E7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEC

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.

#C7A8A1

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: #CADBDF;

CSS — background

background-color: #CADBDF;

CSS Variable

--color-reflection-pool: #CADBDF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'reflection-pool': '#CADBDF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CADBDF] text-[#CADBDF]

SCSS

$reflection-pool: #CADBDF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CADBDF?

#CADBDF is Reflection Pool, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #CADBDF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Reflection Pool?

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

What colors pair well with Reflection Pool?

Reflection Pool 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 Reflection Pool?

You can download Reflection Pool 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 Reflection Pool?

The hex code is #CADBDF. In RGB it's 202, 219, 223, and in HSL it's 191°, 25%, 83%.

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