BLUES

Ephemeral Blue

#CBD4DF

RGB 203, 212, 223 · HSL 213°, 24%, 84% · CMYK 9, 5, 0, 13

Ephemeral Blue is #CBD4DF in HEX — rgb(203, 212, 223), hsl(213°, 24%, 84%), cmyk(9%, 5%, 0%, 13%).

Ephemeral Blue pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 213°, 24%, 84%. 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#CBD4DF

RGB203, 212, 223

HSL213°, 24%, 84%

HSV213°, 9%, 87%

CMYK9, 5, 0, 13

Decimal13358303

CSS RGBrgb(203, 212, 223)

CSS HSLhsl(213, 24%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Blue Gossamer MQ3-60

ΔE 0.4 · #CAD4DF

Dulux

Candela Half S40C1H

ΔE 0.6 · #C9D3DE

Valspar

Tinsel Beam 4005-3A

ΔE 1.3 · #CAD5DE

PPG

Memory Lane 1163-2

ΔE 1.3 · #C7D1DB

IKEA

IKEA096 96

ΔE 1.7 · #CFD9E4

Benjamin Moore

Lake 827

ΔE 1.8 · #C6D4E0

Dunn-Edwards

Polished Silver DE5820

ΔE 2 · #C5D1DA

Sherwin-Williams

Icelandic SW6526

ΔE 2.1 · #CBD8E1

Kilz

Sheer Silhouette RB210-01

ΔE 2.3 · #CBD6E5

Vista Paint

Precious Dew Drop K-126

ΔE 2.7 · #CBDAE5

Hallman-Lindsay

Serene Setting 622

ΔE 2.8 · #C5D2D9

Colorhouse

Sprout .03 Sprout-03

ΔE 3.3 · #CCDCE7

Dutch Boy

Calamities DCP-1315

ΔE 4 · #CDCDD5

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 6.3 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 6.6 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.1 · #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

#CBD4DF

#E0D7CC

Analogous

#CCDFE0

#CBD4DF

#CDCCE0

Triadic

#CBD4DF

#E0CCD5

#D5E0CC

Split-Complementary

#CBD4DF

#E0CDCC

#DFE0CC

Tetradic

#CBD4DF

#E0CCDF

#E0D7CC

#CCE0CD

Monochromatic

#6E87A6

#9DAEC3

#CBD4DF

#EFF2F5

Rectangle

#CBD4DF

#D7CCE0

#E0D7CC

#D5E0CC

Compound

#CBD4DF

#CDCCE0

#E0D7CC

#DFE0CC

Variations

Lighter

#D7DEE6

#E2E6EC

#EEF0F3

Darker

#96A9C0

#577395

#324357

Saturation

#D3D6D9

#CCD5E0

#BDD4EF

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

#CBD4DF

#CED2E0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CBD4DF

#D3D3DE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CBD4DF

#CAD6D4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Ephemeral Blue 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

focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#D8CCC2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CBD4DF

Daylight 5500K

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

#C5D1E7

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.

#C8B8A4

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: #CBD4DF;

CSS — background

background-color: #CBD4DF;

CSS Variable

--color-ephemeral-blue: #CBD4DF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ephemeral-blue': '#CBD4DF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CBD4DF] text-[#CBD4DF]

SCSS

$ephemeral-blue: #CBD4DF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CBD4DF?

#CBD4DF is Ephemeral Blue, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #CBD4DF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ephemeral Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Ephemeral Blue?

Ephemeral Blue 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 Ephemeral Blue?

You can download Ephemeral Blue 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 Ephemeral Blue?

The hex code is #CBD4DF. In RGB it's 203, 212, 223, and in HSL it's 213°, 24%, 84%.

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