BLUES

Opus

#CECAE1

RGB 206, 202, 225 · HSL 250°, 28%, 84% · CMYK 8, 10, 0, 12

Opus is #CECAE1 in HEX — rgb(206, 202, 225), hsl(250°, 28%, 84%), cmyk(8%, 10%, 0%, 12%).

Opus pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 250°, 28%, 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#CECAE1

RGB206, 202, 225

HSL250°, 28%, 84%

HSV250°, 10%, 88%

CMYK8, 10, 0, 12

Decimal13552353

CSS RGBrgb(206, 202, 225)

CSS HSLhsl(250, 28%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Opus S43F1

ΔE 0.7 · #CDCAE0

Vista Paint

Pick of the Patch K-61

ΔE 1.7 · #CCC8E2

Sherwin-Williams

Potentially Purple SW6821

ΔE 1.8 · #D1CBDF

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Purity 1246

ΔE 1.9 · #C9C6DF

Kilz

Soapy Water RB180-02

ΔE 2 · #C7C7DE

Behr

Foxgloves 660E-3

ΔE 2.1 · #C9C7E1

Benjamin Moore

French 1403

ΔE 2.2 · #C8C4DA

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 2.9 · #D2CBDD

Valspar

Lavender Escape 4002-7B

ΔE 3.4 · #CACCDE

Dunn-Edwards

Shimmering Sky DE5960

ΔE 3.6 · #DBD1E8

PPG

Lilac Breeze 1248-4

ΔE 4 · #D0C8E6

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 6.5 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 7.5 · #BCCEE6

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 9.1 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 12.4 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.9 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#CECAE1

#DEE2CB

Analogous

#CBD2E2

#CECAE1

#DACBE2

Triadic

#CECAE1

#E2CFCB

#CBE2CF

Split-Complementary

#CECAE1

#E2DACB

#D2E2CB

Tetradic

#CECAE1

#E2CBD2

#DEE2CB

#CBE2DA

Monochromatic

#7469AB

#A19AC6

#CECAE1

#F0EFF6

Rectangle

#CECAE1

#E2CBDE

#DEE2CB

#CBE2CF

Compound

#CECAE1

#DACBE2

#DEE2CB

#D2E2CB

Variations

Lighter

#D8D5E7

#E3E1EC

#EFEEF4

Darker

#9B93C4

#5E529A

#362E5B

Saturation

#D4D3DA

#CFCBE2

#C5BCF0

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

1.60:1

Fail

vs Black

13.16:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CECAE1

#C8CEE2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CECAE1

#CBCBDE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CECAE1

#CCCECC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Opus 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

#DAC4C4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CECAE1

Daylight 5500K

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

#C7C9E8

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EAEAEC

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.

#C2C8A4

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: #CECAE1;

CSS — background

background-color: #CECAE1;

CSS Variable

--color-opus: #CECAE1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'opus': '#CECAE1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CECAE1] text-[#CECAE1]

SCSS

$opus: #CECAE1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CECAE1?

#CECAE1 is Opus, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #CECAE1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Opus?

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

What colors pair well with Opus?

Opus 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 Opus?

You can download Opus 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 Opus?

The hex code is #CECAE1. In RGB it's 206, 202, 225, and in HSL it's 250°, 28%, 84%.

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