BLUES

Blue Ballerina Quarter

#D3E0EA

RGB 211, 224, 234 · HSL 206°, 35%, 87% · CMYK 10, 4, 0, 8

Blue Ballerina Quarter is #D3E0EA in HEX — rgb(211, 224, 234), hsl(206°, 35%, 87%), cmyk(10%, 4%, 0%, 8%).

Blue Ballerina Quarter pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 206°, 35%, 87%. 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#D3E0EA

RGB211, 224, 234

HSL206°, 35%, 87%

HSV206°, 10%, 92%

CMYK10, 4, 0, 8

Decimal13885674

CSS RGBrgb(211, 224, 234)

CSS HSLhsl(206, 35%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Blue Ballerina Quarter S38F1Q

Exact match

Vista Paint

Brush Blue C-606

ΔE 0.9 · #D5E0EB

PPG

Haunting Hue 1243-2

ΔE 1 · #D3E0EC

Hallman-Lindsay

Brush Blue 607

ΔE 1.1 · #D4E1ED

Kilz

Airy Blue RC230-02

ΔE 1.1 · #CFDEE8

Valspar

Journal Book 4004-5A

ΔE 1.2 · #CFDEE7

Benjamin Moore

Sheer CSP-545

ΔE 1.3 · #D1DEE6

Behr

Blueberry Whip S550-1

ΔE 1.7 · #D5E1EE

Colorhouse

Sprout .03 Sprout-03

ΔE 2 · #CCDCE7

Sherwin-Williams

Rhythmic Blue SW6806

ΔE 2 · #CCDBE5

Dunn-Edwards

Dreamy Blue DE5812

ΔE 2.3 · #D7E6EE

IKEA

IKEA096 96

ΔE 2.5 · #CFD9E4

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 5.9 · #D5DBDB

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 6.9 · #E2E2E2

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 7.3 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.1 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

73/100

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

#D3E0EA

#E9DCD2

Analogous

#D2E9E8

#D3E0EA

#D2D4E9

Triadic

#D3E0EA

#E9D2DF

#DFE9D2

Split-Complementary

#D3E0EA

#E9D2D4

#E9E8D2

Tetradic

#D3E0EA

#E8D2E9

#E9DCD2

#D4E9D2

Monochromatic

#6B96B8

#9FBBD1

#D3E0EA

#EEF3F7

Rectangle

#D3E0EA

#DCD2E9

#E9DCD2

#DFE9D2

Compound

#D3E0EA

#D2D4E9

#E9DCD2

#E9E8D2

Variations

Lighter

#DBE6EE

#E5ECF1

#F1F4F6

Darker

#95B5CE

#4B80A9

#2A4B64

Saturation

#DADEE1

#D2DFE9

#C7E1F4

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

1.34:1

Fail

vs Black

15.62:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D3E0EA

#D9DDEB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D3E0EA

#DEDEE9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D3E0EA

#D3E1E0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Blue Ballerina Quarter 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

#DED5CB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D3E0EA

Daylight 5500K

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

#CBDAEF

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.

#D0BAA9

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: #D3E0EA;

CSS — background

background-color: #D3E0EA;

CSS Variable

--color-blue-ballerina-quarter: #D3E0EA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue-ballerina-quarter': '#D3E0EA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D3E0EA] text-[#D3E0EA]

SCSS

$blue-ballerina-quarter: #D3E0EA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D3E0EA?

#D3E0EA is Blue Ballerina Quarter, a light blue with a cool undertone.

Is #D3E0EA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blue Ballerina Quarter?

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

What colors pair well with Blue Ballerina Quarter?

Blue Ballerina Quarter 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 Ballerina Quarter?

You can download Blue Ballerina Quarter 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 Ballerina Quarter?

The hex code is #D3E0EA. In RGB it's 211, 224, 234, and in HSL it's 206°, 35%, 87%.

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