BLUES

White Blue

#CDD6DB

RGB 205, 214, 219 · HSL 201°, 16%, 83% · CMYK 6, 2, 0, 14

White Blue is #CDD6DB in HEX — rgb(205, 214, 219), hsl(201°, 16%, 83%), cmyk(6%, 2%, 0%, 14%).

White Blue pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 201°, 16%, 83%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#CDD6DB

RGB205, 214, 219

HSL201°, 16%, 83%

HSV201°, 6%, 86%

CMYK6, 2, 0, 14

Decimal13489883

CSS RGBrgb(205, 214, 219)

CSS HSLhsl(201, 16%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Mild Blue SW6533

ΔE 0.7 · #CBD5DB

Dulux

Oxford Quarter S37A1Q

ΔE 1.1 · #D1D8DD

PPG

Zen 1040-1

ΔE 1.1 · #CFD9DE

Behr

Siberian Ice MQ3-57

ΔE 1.1 · #CDD7DE

Dunn-Edwards

Shiny Nickel DE6338

ΔE 1.2 · #CCD3D8

Benjamin Moore

Beacon 2128-60

ΔE 1.3 · #CED8DF

Vista Paint

Clear to See K-806

ΔE 1.5 · #D0DADE

Kilz

Northern Sky TB-42

ΔE 1.7 · #C9D6DD

Valspar

Moon Sail 4004-3A

ΔE 1.8 · #CFD6DE

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 1.9 · #D0D4D8

Hallman-Lindsay

Polished Cotton 629

ΔE 2.1 · #C7D4D7

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 3.4 · #D5DBDB

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 4.2 · #D7D7D7

Colorhouse

Sprout .03 Sprout-03

ΔE 4.3 · #CCDCE7

Dutch Boy

Calamities DCP-1315

ΔE 4.4 · #CDCDD5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4.8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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

#CDD6DB

#DBD2CD

Analogous

#CDDBD9

#CDD6DB

#CDCFDB

Triadic

#CDD6DB

#DBCDD6

#D6DBCD

Split-Complementary

#CDD6DB

#DBCDCF

#DBD9CD

Tetradic

#CDD6DB

#D9CDDB

#DBD2CD

#CFDBCD

Monochromatic

#748D9A

#A0B1BA

#CDD6DB

#F0F3F4

Rectangle

#CDD6DB

#D2CDDB

#DBD2CD

#D6DBCD

Compound

#CDD6DB

#CDCFDB

#DBD2CD

#DBD9CD

Variations

Lighter

#D7DEE2

#E1E6E9

#EEF0F2

Darker

#9BAEB8

#607B89

#374750

Saturation

#D2D4D6

#CDD6DB

#BBDBED

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

1.47:1

Fail

vs Black

14.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CDD6DB

#D1D3DC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CDD6DB

#D5D5DA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CDD6DB

#CDD7D6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

White 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

#D9CDBF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CDD6DB

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6D2E4

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#C7AEA1

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: #CDD6DB;

CSS — background

background-color: #CDD6DB;

CSS Variable

--color-white-blue: #CDD6DB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'white-blue': '#CDD6DB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CDD6DB] text-[#CDD6DB]

SCSS

$white-blue: #CDD6DB;

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#CFD4D7 · ΔE 1.8

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#D0D8D9 · ΔE 2.2

Violet Mist

#C9D0D8 · ΔE 2.6

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#C6D0D2 · ΔE 2.8

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#D6D8DF · ΔE 3.0

Silver Gray

#C4CFD2 · ΔE 3.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CDD6DB?

#CDD6DB is White Blue, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #CDD6DB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with White Blue?

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

What colors pair well with White Blue?

White 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 White Blue?

You can download White 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 White Blue?

The hex code is #CDD6DB. In RGB it's 205, 214, 219, and in HSL it's 201°, 16%, 83%.

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