BLUES

Supernova

#D1D5E6

RGB 209, 213, 230 · HSL 229°, 30%, 86% · CMYK 9, 7, 0, 10

Supernova is #D1D5E6 in HEX — rgb(209, 213, 230), hsl(229°, 30%, 86%), cmyk(9%, 7%, 0%, 10%).

Supernova pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 229°, 30%, 86%. 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#D1D5E6

RGB209, 213, 230

HSL229°, 30%, 86%

HSV229°, 9%, 90%

CMYK9, 7, 0, 10

Decimal13751782

CSS RGBrgb(209, 213, 230)

CSS HSLhsl(229, 30%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Chill in the Air DE5911

ΔE 0.5 · #D1D5E7

Dulux

Silver Sweetpea Half S42E1H

ΔE 0.7 · #D2D7E8

Kilz

Pixie RB170-01

ΔE 1.1 · #D0D4E7

Benjamin Moore

Celestia 1429

ΔE 1.6 · #D1D6E4

PPG

Sweet Emily 1245-3

ΔE 1.8 · #CBD1E1

Vista Paint

Little Grapette K-86

ΔE 1.8 · #D4D6E4

Valspar

Morning Chill 4002-5A

ΔE 1.9 · #CED5E3

Behr

Purple Essence 660E-2

ΔE 1.9 · #D6D9EC

Hallman-Lindsay

Eyeshadow 1259

ΔE 2.2 · #D9D9EA

Sherwin-Williams

Breathtaking SW6814

ΔE 2.8 · #C7D1E2

IKEA

IKEA049 49

ΔE 3.1 · #D2DCEF

Colorhouse

Sprout .03 Sprout-03

ΔE 5.5 · #CCDCE7

Dutch Boy

Calamities DCP-1315

ΔE 5.6 · #CDCDD5

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 7.7 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 9 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.9 · #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

#D1D5E6

#E6E2D1

Analogous

#D1DFE6

#D1D5E6

#D7D1E6

Triadic

#D1D5E6

#E6D1D5

#D5E6D1

Split-Complementary

#D1D5E6

#E6D7D1

#DFE6D1

Tetradic

#D1D5E6

#E6D1DF

#E6E2D1

#D1E6D7

Monochromatic

#6D79B0

#9FA7CB

#D1D5E6

#EEF0F6

Rectangle

#D1D5E6

#E2D1E6

#E6E2D1

#D5E6D1

Compound

#D1D5E6

#D7D1E6

#E6E2D1

#DFE6D1

Variations

Lighter

#DADDEB

#E4E6EF

#F0F1F5

Darker

#96A0C9

#515FA0

#2E375E

Saturation

#D8D9DF

#D1D5E6

#C4CDF3

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

1.46:1

Fail

vs Black

14.37:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D1D5E6

#D1D5E7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D1D5E6

#D4D4E4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D1D5E6

#D0D8D6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Supernova 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

#DCCCC8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D1D5E6

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9D1EC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EAEC

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.

#CCC5A9

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: #D1D5E6;

CSS — background

background-color: #D1D5E6;

CSS Variable

--color-supernova: #D1D5E6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'supernova': '#D1D5E6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D1D5E6] text-[#D1D5E6]

SCSS

$supernova: #D1D5E6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D1D5E6?

#D1D5E6 is Supernova, a light blue with a cool undertone.

Is #D1D5E6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Supernova?

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

What colors pair well with Supernova?

Supernova 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 Supernova?

You can download Supernova 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 Supernova?

The hex code is #D1D5E6. In RGB it's 209, 213, 230, and in HSL it's 229°, 30%, 86%.

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