BLUES

Blue

#D3D0E7

RGB 211, 208, 231 · HSL 248°, 32%, 86% · CMYK 9, 10, 0, 9

Blue is #D3D0E7 in HEX — rgb(211, 208, 231), hsl(248°, 32%, 86%), cmyk(9%, 10%, 0%, 9%).

Blue pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 248°, 32%, 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#D3D0E7
RGB211, 208, 231
HSL248°, 32%, 86%
HSV248°, 10%, 91%
CMYK9, 10, 0, 9
Decimal13881575
CSS RGBrgb(211, 208, 231)
CSS HSLhsl(248, 32%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Soft Ribbon S43H1

ΔE 1.6 · #CECFE7

Dunn-Edwards

Violet Crush DE5946

ΔE 2.5 · #D8D3E6

Sherwin-Williams

Potentially Purple SW6821

ΔE 2.5 · #D1CBDF

Vista Paint

Beautiful Berry K-77

ΔE 2.7 · #D0D4EA

Hallman-Lindsay

Mountain's Majesty 1251

ΔE 2.7 · #D8D0E3

Kilz

Rain Shimmer RB180-01

ΔE 2.9 · #D1D1E3

Valspar

Lavender Mist 4001-7B

ΔE 3.1 · #CECFE1

Behr

Posture And Pose N560-1

ΔE 3.1 · #C9CEE4

Benjamin Moore

Purple 2068-60

ΔE 3.2 · #CCD0EB

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 3.3 · #D2CBDD

PPG

Globe Thistle 1246-3

ΔE 3.8 · #C9D1E9

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 4.6 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 7.5 · #BCCEE6

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 9.5 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 12.2 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.9 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

#D3D0E7
#E4E7D0

Analogous

#D0D8E7
#D3D0E7
#DED0E7

Triadic

#D3D0E7
#E7D3D0
#D0E7D3

Split-Complementary

#D3D0E7
#E7DED0
#D8E7D0

Tetradic

#D3D0E7
#E7D0D8
#E4E7D0
#D0E7DE

Monochromatic

#746BB3
#A49DCD
#D3D0E7
#EFEEF6
#EFEEF6

Rectangle

#D3D0E7
#E7D0E4
#E4E7D0
#D0E7D3

Compound

#D3D0E7
#DED0E7
#E4E7D0
#D8E7D0

Variations

Lighter

#DCD9EC
#E5E4EF
#F0F0F5

Darker

#9C95CA
#594EA3
#332C60

Saturation

#D9D8DF
#D3D0E7
#CAC4F3

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)

Aa

vs White

1.51:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

13.95:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D3D0E7
#CED3E8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D3D0E7
#D1D1E4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D3D0E7
#D1D4D2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

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
focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#DEC9C8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D3D0E7

Daylight 5500K

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

#CBCEED

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE9EC

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.

#C8CDA8

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

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: #D3D0E7;
CSS — background 
background-color: #D3D0E7;
CSS Variable 
--color-blue: #D3D0E7;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'blue': '#D3D0E7' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#D3D0E7] text-[#D3D0E7]
SCSS 
$blue: #D3D0E7;

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#D3D1E0 · ΔE 4.2

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#C5CCDF · ΔE 4.7
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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D3D0E7?

#D3D0E7 is Blue, a light blue with a cool undertone.

Is #D3D0E7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Blue?

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 Blue?

You can download 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 Blue?

The hex code is #D3D0E7. In RGB it's 211, 208, 231, and in HSL it's 248°, 32%, 86%.

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