BLUES
Seattle Gray
#DCE1E4
Seattle Gray pulls into the delicate end of the blues spectrum — HSL 203°, 13%, 88%. The color's low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality and reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms. Reads best alongside soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Seattle Gray 2130-70
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms
Best Uses
main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces
Pairs With
soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #DCE1E4?
#DCE1E4 is Seattle Gray, a light blue with a cool undertone.
Is #DCE1E4 warm or cool?
Seattle Gray reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Seattle Gray?
Seattle Gray works well in bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.
What colors pair well with Seattle Gray?
Seattle Gray pairs naturally with soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Seattle Gray?
You can download Seattle Gray 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 RGB value of #DCE1E4?
#DCE1E4 converts to RGB 220, 225, 228.