BLUES

First

#DBE1E4

RGB 219, 225, 228 · HSL 200°, 14%, 88% · CMYK 4, 1, 0, 11

First is #DBE1E4 in HEX — rgb(219, 225, 228), hsl(200°, 14%, 88%), cmyk(4%, 1%, 0%, 11%).

First pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 200°, 14%, 88%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#DBE1E4

RGB219, 225, 228

HSL200°, 14%, 88%

HSV200°, 4%, 89%

CMYK4, 1, 0, 11

Decimal14410212

CSS RGBrgb(219, 225, 228)

CSS HSLhsl(200, 14%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

First 1618

Exact match

PPG

Harbor Mist 1160-1

ΔE 0.6 · #DAE1E3

Vista Paint

Wind Blown C-585

ΔE 0.9 · #DEE3E6

Dunn-Edwards

Waterloo DE6330

ΔE 0.9 · #D9DFE3

Hallman-Lindsay

Wind Blown 586

ΔE 0.9 · #DDE3E7

Behr

Etched Glass MQ3-27

ΔE 0.9 · #DCE0E2

Dulux

Cloudform SP2B7

ΔE 1.2 · #D8DEE2

Valspar

Wisteria Snow 4003-3A

ΔE 1.2 · #D7DFE3

Sherwin-Williams

Icicle SW6238

ΔE 1.4 · #DBDFE0

IKEA

IKEA051 51

ΔE 1.7 · #E1E4E6

Colorhouse

Air .06 Air-06

ΔE 1.7 · #D7E2E5

Kilz

Wind Chime TB-41

ΔE 1.8 · #DFE0E2

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 2.7 · #D5DBDB

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 2.7 · #E2E2E2

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 4.1 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 6.1 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

75/100

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

#DBE1E4

#E5DFDC

Analogous

#DCE5E3

#DBE1E4

#DCDEE5

Triadic

#DBE1E4

#E5DCE2

#E2E5DC

Split-Complementary

#DBE1E4

#E5DCDE

#E5E3DC

Tetradic

#DBE1E4

#E3DCE5

#E5DFDC

#DEE5DC

Monochromatic

#8599A3

#B1BDC4

#DBE1E4

#F0F3F4

Rectangle

#DBE1E4

#DFDCE5

#E5DFDC

#E2E5DC

Compound

#DBE1E4

#DCDEE5

#E5DFDC

#E5E3DC

Variations

Lighter

#E3E8EA

#EAEDEF

#F3F5F5

Darker

#A8B7BF

#68828E

#3C4C53

Saturation

#DFE1E2

#DCE2E5

#CFE6F2

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

1.32:1

Fail

vs Black

15.90:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBE1E4

#DEDFE5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBE1E4

#E0E0E4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBE1E4

#DBE1E1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

First 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

#E4D5C6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBE1E4

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1DAEA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#CFB9AF

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: #DBE1E4;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBE1E4;

CSS Variable

--color-first: #DBE1E4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'first': '#DBE1E4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBE1E4] text-[#DBE1E4]

SCSS

$first: #DBE1E4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBE1E4?

#DBE1E4 is First, a light blue with a cool undertone.

Is #DBE1E4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with First?

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

What colors pair well with First?

First 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 First?

You can download First 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 First?

The hex code is #DBE1E4. In RGB it's 219, 225, 228, and in HSL it's 200°, 14%, 88%.

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