BLUES

Blue

#CBDDEC

RGB 203, 221, 236 · HSL 207°, 46%, 86% · CMYK 14, 6, 0, 7

Blue is #CBDDEC in HEX — rgb(203, 221, 236), hsl(207°, 46%, 86%), cmyk(14%, 6%, 0%, 7%).

Blue pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 207°, 46%, 86%. 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#CBDDEC

RGB203, 221, 236

HSL207°, 46%, 86%

HSV207°, 14%, 93%

CMYK14, 6, 0, 7

Decimal13360620

CSS RGBrgb(203, 221, 236)

CSS HSLhsl(207, 46%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Water Wash Quarter S39F1Q

ΔE 1.2 · #CFE0EF

PPG

Blue Booties 1241-2

ΔE 1.4 · #C8DDEE

Dunn-Edwards

Alaskan Skies DE5876

ΔE 1.5 · #CDDCED

Kilz

Refreshing RD190-02

ΔE 1.5 · #C9DEEB

Vista Paint

Summer Sky K-118

ΔE 1.8 · #CBDBE7

Behr

Summer Sky HDC-CT-15

ΔE 1.9 · #C5DAEB

Valspar

Cool Hue 4005-9B

ΔE 2.1 · #CEDBEC

Hallman-Lindsay

Simple Serenity 614

ΔE 2.1 · #C8D9E5

Colorhouse

Sprout .03 Sprout-03

ΔE 2.2 · #CCDCE7

Benjamin Moore

Ice CC-938

ΔE 2.6 · #C8D6E5

IKEA

IKEA050 50

ΔE 2.7 · #C6D7E3

Sherwin-Williams

Rhythmic Blue SW6806

ΔE 2.8 · #CCDBE5

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 7.1 · #BCCEE6

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 8.7 · #D5DBDB

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 9.9 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

70/100

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

#CBDDEC

#ECDACB

Analogous

#CBECEA

#CBDDEC

#CBCDEC

Triadic

#CBDDEC

#ECCBDD

#DDECCB

Split-Complementary

#CBDDEC

#ECCBCD

#ECEACB

Tetradic

#CBDDEC

#EACBEC

#ECDACB

#CDECCB

Monochromatic

#5B94C2

#93B8D7

#CBDDEC

#ECF3F8

Rectangle

#CBDDEC

#DACBEC

#ECDACB

#DDECCB

Compound

#CBDDEC

#CBCDEC

#ECDACB

#ECEACB

Variations

Lighter

#D5E4F0

#E1EAF2

#EEF3F7

Darker

#89B3D6

#3C7FB6

#214A6B

Saturation

#D6DCE0

#CBDDEC

#C1DEF5

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

15.09:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CBDDEC

#D3D9ED

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CBDDEC

#DADAEA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CBDDEC

#CADFDD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

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

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How it looks under different light

#D8D2CC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CBDDEC

Daylight 5500K

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

#C5D7F0

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.

#D5B8A0

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: #CBDDEC;

CSS — background

background-color: #CBDDEC;

CSS Variable

--color-blue: #CBDDEC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue': '#CBDDEC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CBDDEC] text-[#CBDDEC]

SCSS

$blue: #CBDDEC;

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#D7E5F2 · ΔE 3.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CBDDEC?

#CBDDEC is Blue, a light blue with a cool undertone.

Is #CBDDEC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Blue?

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 Blue?

You can download 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 Blue?

The hex code is #CBDDEC. In RGB it's 203, 221, 236, and in HSL it's 207°, 46%, 86%.

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