BLUES

Super Nova

#DEDFEE

RGB 222, 223, 238 · HSL 236°, 32%, 90% · CMYK 7, 6, 0, 7

Super Nova is #DEDFEE in HEX — rgb(222, 223, 238), hsl(236°, 32%, 90%), cmyk(7%, 6%, 0%, 7%).

Super Nova pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 236°, 32%, 90%. 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#DEDFEE

RGB222, 223, 238

HSL236°, 32%, 90%

HSV236°, 7%, 93%

CMYK7, 6, 0, 7

Decimal14606318

CSS RGBrgb(222, 223, 238)

CSS HSLhsl(236, 32%, 90%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Super Nova 4004-9A

Exact match

Dulux

Powdered Granite Quarter S42F1Q

ΔE 1 · #DCE0EF

Behr

Mystical Mist PR-W1

ΔE 1.3 · #E2E2F2

Benjamin Moore

Lavender 1415

ΔE 1.4 · #DBDEEB

Vista Paint

Little Cutie K-70

ΔE 1.5 · #DBDCED

Kilz

Colorado Dawn RB190-01

ΔE 1.6 · #DDDCE9

PPG

Weeping Wisteria 1246-2

ΔE 2 · #D7DDEC

Hallman-Lindsay

Eyeshadow 1259

ΔE 2.3 · #D9D9EA

Dunn-Edwards

Icy Lavender DE5924

ΔE 2.4 · #E2E2ED

Sherwin-Williams

Elation SW6827

ΔE 3.5 · #DFDCE5

IKEA

IKEA049 49

ΔE 4 · #D2DCEF

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 5.3 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 6.7 · #E0D7DC

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 8.4 · #D7D7D7

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 8.4 · #D5DBDB

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

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

#DEDFEE

#EEEDDD

Analogous

#DDE7EE

#DEDFEE

#E4DDEE

Triadic

#DEDFEE

#EEDDDE

#DEEEDD

Split-Complementary

#DEDFEE

#EEE4DD

#E7EEDD

Tetradic

#DEDFEE

#EEDDE7

#EEEDDD

#DDEEE4

Monochromatic

#787DBA

#ABAED4

#DEDFEE

#EEEFF6

Rectangle

#DEDFEE

#EDDDEE

#EEEDDD

#DEEEDD

Compound

#DEDFEE

#E4DDEE

#EEEDDD

#E7EEDD

Variations

Lighter

#E4E5F1

#ECECF4

#F4F4F8

Darker

#A0A3D0

#5258AB

#2E3264

Saturation

#E3E3E8

#DDDEEE

#D5D7F6

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

#DEDFEE

#DCE0EF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DEDFEE

#DFDFEC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DEDFEE

#DDE1E0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Super Nova 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

#E6D4CE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DEDFEE

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3D9F2

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.

#D1CEAE

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: #DEDFEE;

CSS — background

background-color: #DEDFEE;

CSS Variable

--color-super-nova: #DEDFEE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'super-nova': '#DEDFEE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DEDFEE] text-[#DEDFEE]

SCSS

$super-nova: #DEDFEE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DEDFEE?

#DEDFEE is Super Nova, a light blue with a cool undertone.

Is #DEDFEE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Super Nova?

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

What colors pair well with Super Nova?

Super Nova 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 Super Nova?

You can download Super Nova 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 Super Nova?

The hex code is #DEDFEE. In RGB it's 222, 223, 238, and in HSL it's 236°, 32%, 90%.

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