BLUES

Sheer

#D1DEE6

RGB 209, 222, 230 · HSL 203°, 30%, 86% · CMYK 9, 3, 0, 10

Sheer is #D1DEE6 in HEX — rgb(209, 222, 230), hsl(203°, 30%, 86%), cmyk(9%, 3%, 0%, 10%).

Sheer pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 203°, 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#D1DEE6

RGB209, 222, 230

HSL203°, 30%, 86%

HSV203°, 9%, 90%

CMYK9, 3, 0, 10

Decimal13754086

CSS RGBrgb(209, 222, 230)

CSS HSLhsl(203, 30%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Sheer CSP-545

Exact match

Valspar

Journal Book 4004-5A

ΔE 0.8 · #CFDEE7

Dulux

Time Travel Quarter S39C1Q

ΔE 0.9 · #D3DEE7

PPG

Breakwater 1152-2

ΔE 1 · #D1DEE4

Kilz

Airy Blue RC230-02

ΔE 1.2 · #CFDEE8

Sherwin-Williams

Rhythmic Blue SW6806

ΔE 1.7 · #CCDBE5

Behr

Waterfall HDC-CT-16B

ΔE 1.9 · #CFDFE4

Colorhouse

Sprout .03 Sprout-03

ΔE 2 · #CCDCE7

Vista Paint

Brush Blue C-606

ΔE 2 · #D5E0EB

Hallman-Lindsay

Sea Foam Mist 642

ΔE 2.1 · #CBDCE2

IKEA

IKEA096 96

ΔE 2.4 · #CFD9E4

Dunn-Edwards

Dreamy Blue DE5812

ΔE 2.8 · #D7E6EE

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 4.8 · #D5DBDB

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 6.3 · #D7D7D7

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 6.5 · #E2E2E2

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

72/100

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

#D1DEE6

#E6D9D1

Analogous

#D1E6E4

#D1DEE6

#D1D3E6

Triadic

#D1DEE6

#E6D1DE

#DEE6D1

Split-Complementary

#D1DEE6

#E6D1D3

#E6E4D1

Tetradic

#D1DEE6

#E4D1E6

#E6D9D1

#D3E6D1

Monochromatic

#6D97B0

#9FBACB

#D1DEE6

#EEF3F6

Rectangle

#D1DEE6

#D9D1E6

#E6D9D1

#DEE6D1

Compound

#D1DEE6

#D1D3E6

#E6D9D1

#E6E4D1

Variations

Lighter

#DAE4EB

#E4EBEF

#F0F3F5

Darker

#96B5C9

#5182A0

#2E4C5E

Saturation

#D8DCDF

#D1DEE6

#C4E1F3

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

1.37:1

Fail

vs Black

15.30:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D1DEE6

#D7DAE7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D1DEE6

#DCDCE5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D1DEE6

#D1DFDE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Sheer 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

#DCD3C8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D1DEE6

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9D8EC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EBEC

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.

#CCB6A9

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: #D1DEE6;

CSS — background

background-color: #D1DEE6;

CSS Variable

--color-sheer: #D1DEE6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sheer': '#D1DEE6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D1DEE6] text-[#D1DEE6]

SCSS

$sheer: #D1DEE6;

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#D7E5EB · ΔE 2.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D1DEE6?

#D1DEE6 is Sheer, a light blue with a cool undertone.

Is #D1DEE6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sheer?

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

What colors pair well with Sheer?

Sheer 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 Sheer?

You can download Sheer 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 Sheer?

The hex code is #D1DEE6. In RGB it's 209, 222, 230, and in HSL it's 203°, 30%, 86%.

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