BLUES

Simplicity

#D1DBF1

RGB 209, 219, 241 · HSL 221°, 53%, 88% · CMYK 13, 9, 0, 5

Simplicity is #D1DBF1 in HEX — rgb(209, 219, 241), hsl(221°, 53%, 88%), cmyk(13%, 9%, 0%, 5%).

Simplicity pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 221°, 53%, 88%. 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#D1DBF1

RGB209, 219, 241

HSL221°, 53%, 88%

HSV221°, 13%, 95%

CMYK13, 9, 0, 5

Decimal13753329

CSS RGBrgb(209, 219, 241)

CSS HSLhsl(221, 53%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Simplicity 640E-3

Exact match

IKEA

IKEA049 49

ΔE 1.6 · #D2DCEF

Dulux

Cuddle Half S41H1H

ΔE 1.7 · #CBD8ED

Valspar

Serenity 4005-7B

ΔE 1.8 · #CEDAED

Vista Paint

Breezy Blue K-101

ΔE 2.4 · #C8D7ED

Dunn-Edwards

Snowy Shadow DE5897

ΔE 2.7 · #D3DBEC

Kilz

Lavender Lullaby RC210-02

ΔE 3.2 · #CBD8E9

Hallman-Lindsay

Fluid Blue 602

ΔE 3.3 · #C5D6EB

PPG

Globe Thistle 1246-3

ΔE 3.6 · #C9D1E9

Benjamin Moore

English 1417

ΔE 3.9 · #C9D1E4

Sherwin-Williams

Breathtaking SW6814

ΔE 4.5 · #C7D1E2

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 5.9 · #BCCEE6

Colorhouse

Sprout .03 Sprout-03

ΔE 6.2 · #CCDCE7

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 11.4 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 12 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13.2 · #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 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

#D1DBF1

#F1E6D0

Analogous

#D0EBF1

#D1DBF1

#D6D0F1

Triadic

#D1DBF1

#F1D0DA

#DAF1D0

Split-Complementary

#D1DBF1

#F1D6D0

#EBF1D0

Tetradic

#D1DBF1

#F1D0EB

#F1E6D0

#D0F1D6

Monochromatic

#5B7FCD

#96ADDF

#D1DBF1

#EBF0F9

Rectangle

#D1DBF1

#E6D0F1

#F1E6D0

#DAF1D0

Compound

#D1DBF1

#D6D0F1

#F1E6D0

#EBF1D0

Variations

Lighter

#DAE2F3

#E4EAF5

#F0F3F8

Darker

#8AA4DE

#3361C3

#1C3874

Saturation

#DCDFE5

#D0DAF1

#C9D8F8

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

15.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D1DBF1

#D3DAF2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D1DBF1

#D9D9EE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D1DBF1

#CFDFDC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Simplicity 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

#DCD1D0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D1DBF1

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9D6F4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EAED

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.

#DCC9A2

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: #D1DBF1;

CSS — background

background-color: #D1DBF1;

CSS Variable

--color-simplicity: #D1DBF1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'simplicity': '#D1DBF1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D1DBF1] text-[#D1DBF1]

SCSS

$simplicity: #D1DBF1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D1DBF1?

#D1DBF1 is Simplicity, a light blue with a cool undertone.

Is #D1DBF1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Simplicity?

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

What colors pair well with Simplicity?

Simplicity 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 Simplicity?

You can download Simplicity 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 Simplicity?

The hex code is #D1DBF1. In RGB it's 209, 219, 241, and in HSL it's 221°, 53%, 88%.

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