BLUES

Ace Half

#D4D9EC

RGB 212, 217, 236 · HSL 228°, 39%, 88% · CMYK 10, 8, 0, 7

Ace Half is #D4D9EC in HEX — rgb(212, 217, 236), hsl(228°, 39%, 88%), cmyk(10%, 8%, 0%, 7%).

Ace Half pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 228°, 39%, 88%. 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#D4D9EC

RGB212, 217, 236

HSL228°, 39%, 88%

HSV228°, 10%, 93%

CMYK10, 8, 0, 7

Decimal13949420

CSS RGBrgb(212, 217, 236)

CSS HSLhsl(228, 39%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Ace Half S42G1H

Exact match

Behr

Purple Essence 660E-2

ΔE 0.7 · #D6D9EC

Dunn-Edwards

Chill in the Air DE5911

ΔE 1.5 · #D1D5E7

Kilz

Pixie RB170-01

ΔE 1.7 · #D0D4E7

IKEA

IKEA049 49

ΔE 1.8 · #D2DCEF

Hallman-Lindsay

Eyeshadow 1259

ΔE 2 · #D9D9EA

Vista Paint

Little Cutie K-70

ΔE 2.2 · #DBDCED

Valspar

Serenity 4005-7B

ΔE 2.4 · #CEDAED

PPG

Weeping Wisteria 1246-2

ΔE 2.5 · #D7DDEC

Benjamin Moore

Lavender 2069-60

ΔE 2.6 · #D7D6E6

Sherwin-Williams

Breathtaking SW6814

ΔE 3.8 · #C7D1E2

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 5.3 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 6.9 · #BCCEE6

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 9.4 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 10.1 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.3 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

70/100

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

#D4D9EC

#ECE8D4

Analogous

#D4E5EC

#D4D9EC

#DCD4EC

Triadic

#D4D9EC

#ECD4D9

#D9ECD4

Split-Complementary

#D4D9EC

#ECDCD4

#E5ECD4

Tetradic

#D4D9EC

#ECD4E5

#ECE8D4

#D4ECDC

Monochromatic

#6A7BBE

#9FAAD5

#D4D9EC

#EDEFF7

Rectangle

#D4D9EC

#E8D4EC

#ECE8D4

#D9ECD4

Compound

#D4D9EC

#DCD4EC

#ECE8D4

#E5ECD4

Variations

Lighter

#DDE1F0

#E7E9F3

#F1F3F7

Darker

#95A1D2

#465CB0

#283468

Saturation

#DDDEE4

#D4D9EC

#CBD4F6

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

1.41:1

Fail

vs Black

14.94:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D4D9EC

#D4D9ED

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4D9EC

#D8D8EA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4D9EC

#D2DCDA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Ace Half 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

#DECFCC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4D9EC

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCD4F0

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.

#D4CCA9

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: #D4D9EC;

CSS — background

background-color: #D4D9EC;

CSS Variable

--color-ace-half: #D4D9EC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ace-half': '#D4D9EC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D4D9EC] text-[#D4D9EC]

SCSS

$ace-half: #D4D9EC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4D9EC?

#D4D9EC is Ace Half, a light blue with a cool undertone.

Is #D4D9EC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ace Half?

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

What colors pair well with Ace Half?

Ace Half 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 Ace Half?

You can download Ace Half 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 Ace Half?

The hex code is #D4D9EC. In RGB it's 212, 217, 236, and in HSL it's 228°, 39%, 88%.

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