BLUES

Icelandic

#CBD8E1

RGB 203, 216, 225 · HSL 205°, 27%, 84% · CMYK 10, 4, 0, 12

Icelandic is #CBD8E1 in HEX — rgb(203, 216, 225), hsl(205°, 27%, 84%), cmyk(10%, 4%, 0%, 12%).

Icelandic pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 205°, 27%, 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#CBD8E1

RGB203, 216, 225

HSL205°, 27%, 84%

HSV205°, 10%, 88%

CMYK10, 4, 0, 12

Decimal13359329

CSS RGBrgb(203, 216, 225)

CSS HSLhsl(205, 27%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Icelandic SW6526

Exact match

Dulux

Heaven Sent Quarter S35A1Q

ΔE 1.1 · #CAD7DE

PPG

Bit Of Heaven 1156-2

ΔE 1.1 · #CAD7DE

Dunn-Edwards

Snow Lodge DE5799

ΔE 1.2 · #C7D7E0

Valspar

Tinsel Beam 4005-3A

ΔE 1.2 · #CAD5DE

Kilz

Northern Sky TB-42

ΔE 1.3 · #C9D6DD

Vista Paint

Precious Dew Drop K-126

ΔE 1.4 · #CBDAE5

Benjamin Moore

Beacon 2128-60

ΔE 1.5 · #CED8DF

Behr

Siberian Ice MQ3-57

ΔE 1.5 · #CDD7DE

IKEA

IKEA096 96

ΔE 1.6 · #CFD9E4

Colorhouse

Sprout .03 Sprout-03

ΔE 1.9 · #CCDCE7

Hallman-Lindsay

Simple Serenity 614

ΔE 2 · #C8D9E5

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 5.4 · #D5DBDB

Dutch Boy

Calamities DCP-1315

ΔE 5.5 · #CDCDD5

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 6.5 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.3 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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

#CBD8E1

#E1D4CB

Analogous

#CBE1DF

#CBD8E1

#CBCDE1

Triadic

#CBD8E1

#E1CBD8

#D8E1CB

Split-Complementary

#CBD8E1

#E1CBCD

#E1DFCB

Tetradic

#CBD8E1

#DFCBE1

#E1D4CB

#CDE1CB

Monochromatic

#6A8FA9

#9BB4C5

#CBD8E1

#EFF3F6

Rectangle

#CBD8E1

#D4CBE1

#E1D4CB

#D8E1CB

Compound

#CBD8E1

#CBCDE1

#E1D4CB

#E1DFCB

Variations

Lighter

#D6E0E7

#E1E7EC

#EEF1F3

Darker

#94AFC3

#537C99

#2F485A

Saturation

#D3D7DA

#CBD8E1

#BCDBF0

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

1.45:1

Fail

vs Black

14.45:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CBD8E1

#D1D5E2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CBD8E1

#D6D6E0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CBD8E1

#CBD9D8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Icelandic 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

#D8CFC4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CBD8E1

Daylight 5500K

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

#C5D4E8

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.

#C8B3A4

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: #CBD8E1;

CSS — background

background-color: #CBD8E1;

CSS Variable

--color-icelandic: #CBD8E1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'icelandic': '#CBD8E1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CBD8E1] text-[#CBD8E1]

SCSS

$icelandic: #CBD8E1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CBD8E1?

#CBD8E1 is Icelandic, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #CBD8E1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Icelandic?

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

What colors pair well with Icelandic?

Icelandic 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 Icelandic?

You can download Icelandic 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 Icelandic?

The hex code is #CBD8E1. In RGB it's 203, 216, 225, and in HSL it's 205°, 27%, 84%.

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