BLUES

Polar

#CCDEE3

RGB 204, 222, 227 · HSL 193°, 29%, 85% · CMYK 10, 2, 0, 11

Polar is #CCDEE3 in HEX — rgb(204, 222, 227), hsl(193°, 29%, 85%), cmyk(10%, 2%, 0%, 11%).

Polar pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 193°, 29%, 85%. 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#CCDEE3

RGB204, 222, 227

HSL193°, 29%, 85%

HSV193°, 10%, 89%

CMYK10, 2, 0, 11

Decimal13426403

CSS RGBrgb(204, 222, 227)

CSS HSLhsl(193, 29%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Polar 1674 · CC-790

Exact match

Kilz

Blue Lustre RE180-02

Exact match

PPG

Embellishment 1151-2

ΔE 0.6 · #CBDEE2

Behr

Waterfall HDC-CT-16B

ΔE 0.8 · #CFDFE4

Dulux

Salt Spray Quarter S33B1Q

ΔE 0.9 · #CBDFE3

Valspar

Lament Blue 5001-5A

ΔE 0.9 · #CADCE0

Hallman-Lindsay

Sea Foam Mist 642

ΔE 0.9 · #CBDCE2

Vista Paint

Sea Foam Mist C-641

ΔE 1 · #CCDCE0

Dunn-Edwards

Shark DE5771

ΔE 1.8 · #CADCDE

Sherwin-Williams

Moonmist SW9144

ΔE 2 · #C9D9E0

Colorhouse

Air .06 Air-06

ΔE 3.2 · #D7E2E5

IKEA

IKEA060 60

ΔE 4.3 · #D2DDDB

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 4.8 · #D5DBDB

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 6.9 · #D7D7D7

Dutch Boy

Mellow Blue DCP-0468

ΔE 7.2 · #DDE8E2

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.1 · #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 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

#CCDEE3

#E4D2CE

Analogous

#CEE4DE

#CCDEE3

#CED4E4

Triadic

#CCDEE3

#E4CEDF

#DFE4CE

Split-Complementary

#CCDEE3

#E4CED4

#E4DECE

Tetradic

#CCDEE3

#DECEE4

#E4D2CE

#D4E4CE

Monochromatic

#6B9FAE

#9CBFC9

#CCDEE3

#EFF4F6

Rectangle

#CCDEE3

#D2CEE4

#E4D2CE

#DFE4CE

Compound

#CCDEE3

#CED4E4

#E4D2CE

#E4DECE

Variations

Lighter

#D8E5E9

#E2EBEE

#EFF3F4

Darker

#95BBC6

#518D9D

#2E525C

Saturation

#D5DBDC

#CEDFE4

#C0E7F1

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

#CCDEE3

#D6D9E4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CCDEE3

#DBDBE2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CCDEE3

#CCDEDD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Polar 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

#D8D3C5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CCDEE3

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6D8EA

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.

#CAAEA7

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: #CCDEE3;

CSS — background

background-color: #CCDEE3;

CSS Variable

--color-polar: #CCDEE3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'polar': '#CCDEE3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CCDEE3] text-[#CCDEE3]

SCSS

$polar: #CCDEE3;

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#C8DEE2 · ΔE 1.5

Breath of Fresh Air

#C9DDE5 · ΔE 1.7

Summer Shower

#CEDDDF · ΔE 1.8

Sheer Bliss

#D0DDE5 · ΔE 2.4

Polar Ice

#D4E2E4 · ΔE 2.6

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#CCE3EB · ΔE 2.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CCDEE3?

#CCDEE3 is Polar, a light blue with a cool undertone.

Is #CCDEE3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Polar?

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

What colors pair well with Polar?

Polar 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 Polar?

You can download Polar 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 Polar?

The hex code is #CCDEE3. In RGB it's 204, 222, 227, and in HSL it's 193°, 29%, 85%.

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