BLUES

Northern Star

#DAECFC

RGB 218, 236, 252 · HSL 208°, 85%, 92% · CMYK 13, 6, 0, 1

Northern Star is #DAECFC in HEX — rgb(218, 236, 252), hsl(208°, 85%, 92%), cmyk(13%, 6%, 0%, 1%).

Northern Star pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 208°, 85%, 92%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#DAECFC

RGB218, 236, 252

HSL208°, 85%, 92%

HSV208°, 13%, 99%

CMYK13, 6, 0, 1

Decimal14347516

CSS RGBrgb(218, 236, 252)

CSS HSLhsl(208, 85%, 92%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Northern Star 610C-1

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Cloudless DE5861

ΔE 1.4 · #D6EAFC

Valspar

Dewdrop 4006-7A

ΔE 2.5 · #D7E8F4

Benjamin Moore

White 2067-70

ΔE 2.7 · #D8E6F3

Dulux

Powder Blue Quarter S40G1Q

ΔE 3.2 · #D2E3F2

Kilz

Elegant Lace RC220-02

ΔE 4.4 · #D8E3EE

Hallman-Lindsay

Brush Blue 607

ΔE 4.4 · #D4E1ED

PPG

Diamond Blue 1237-2

ΔE 4.6 · #CFE4EE

Vista Paint

Moondancing K-102

ΔE 4.8 · #DDE5EF

IKEA

IKEA049 49

ΔE 5.9 · #D2DCEF

Colorhouse

Sprout .03 Sprout-03

ΔE 6.2 · #CCDCE7

Sherwin-Williams

Rhythmic Blue SW6806

ΔE 6.7 · #CCDBE5

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 10.5 · #E2E2E2

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 10.6 · #D5DBDB

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 10.8 · #F4F4F4

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 12.8 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

82/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#DAECFC

#FCE9D9

Analogous

#D9FCFB

#DAECFC

#D9DAFC

Triadic

#DAECFC

#FCD9EC

#ECFCD9

Split-Complementary

#DAECFC

#FCD9DA

#FCFBD9

Tetradic

#DAECFC

#FBD9FC

#FCE9D9

#DAFCD9

Monochromatic

#4CA4F0

#92C8F6

#DAECFC

#E7F3FD

Rectangle

#DAECFC

#E9D9FC

#FCE9D9

#ECFCD9

Compound

#DAECFC

#D9DAFC

#FCE9D9

#FCFBD9

Variations

Lighter

#E1F0FD

#EAF3FC

#F4F8FC

Darker

#80C0F8

#0B89F7

#025094

Saturation

#E5EBF0

#D9ECFC

#D8ECFD

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

1.21:1

Fail

vs Black

17.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DAECFC

#E2E8FD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DAECFC

#E9E9FA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DAECFC

#D9EEEC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Northern Star 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

#E3DED8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DAECFC

Daylight 5500K

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

#D0E3FC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E7EBEE

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.

#EDBC91

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: #DAECFC;

CSS — background

background-color: #DAECFC;

CSS Variable

--color-northern-star: #DAECFC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'northern-star': '#DAECFC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DAECFC] text-[#DAECFC]

SCSS

$northern-star: #DAECFC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DAECFC?

#DAECFC is Northern Star, a light blue with a cool undertone.

Is #DAECFC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Northern Star?

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

What colors pair well with Northern Star?

Northern Star 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 Northern Star?

You can download Northern Star 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 Northern Star?

The hex code is #DAECFC. In RGB it's 218, 236, 252, and in HSL it's 208°, 85%, 92%.

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