BLUES

Feather Soft

#BDC5DC

RGB 189, 197, 220 · HSL 225°, 31%, 80% · CMYK 14, 10, 0, 14

Feather Soft is #BDC5DC in HEX — rgb(189, 197, 220), hsl(225°, 31%, 80%), cmyk(14%, 10%, 0%, 14%).

Feather Soft pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 225°, 31%, 80%. 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#BDC5DC

RGB189, 197, 220

HSL225°, 31%, 80%

HSV225°, 14%, 86%

CMYK14, 10, 0, 14

Decimal12436956

CSS RGBrgb(189, 197, 220)

CSS HSLhsl(225, 31%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Feather1431

ΔE 0.4 · #BEC6DD

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Sherwin-Williams

AgapanthusSW9066

ΔE 1.2 · #BBC5DE

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Dulux

ObjectivityS41F1

ΔE 1.4 · #BBC7DE

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Vista Paint

GenevieveC-1273

ΔE 1.9 · #BAC2DC

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Dunn-Edwards

Prim BlueDE5898

ΔE 1.9 · #B9C4DE

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Valspar

Lilac Macchiato4002-5B

ΔE 2.2 · #B6C0D6

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PPG

Blue Opal10-17 · 1166-3

ΔE 2.4 · #BBC6D9

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Kilz

Supremely CoolRB220-01

ΔE 2.4 · #B6C3D8

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Hallman-Lindsay

Genevieve1274

ΔE 2.7 · #BCC4E0

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Behr

Himalayan PoppyHDC-CT-15A

ΔE 2.7 · #BEC6D8

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Dutch Boy

Simply SparklingDCP-0594

ΔE 4.2 · #BCCEE6

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IKEA

IKEA05252

ΔE 4.7 · #B3C4D5

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Colorhouse

Dream .03Dream-03

ΔE 7.3 · #B4CBD9

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Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue89

ΔE 8.4 · #A1B8CA

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RAL

Agate Grey7038

ΔE 12.5 · #C3C3C3

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Kobra

Silver47

ΔE 13.3 · #CDCECD

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#BDC5DC

#DCD4BC

Analogous

#BCD4DC

#BDC5DC

#C4BCDC

Triadic

#BDC5DC

#DCBCC4

#C4DCBC

Split-Complementary

#BDC5DC

#DCC4BC

#D4DCBC

Tetradic

#BDC5DC

#DCBCD4

#DCD4BC

#BCDCC4

Monochromatic

#586CA7

#8A98C1

#BDC5DC

#EEF0F6

Rectangle

#BDC5DC

#D4BCDC

#DCD4BC

#C4DCBC

Compound

#BDC5DC

#C4BCDC

#DCD4BC

#D4DCBC

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Feather Soft run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #EBEDF4

Tint #DFE3EE

Tint #D4D9E8

Tint #C8CEE2

Base #BDC5DC

Shade #8392BE

Shade #51639A

Shade #333E61

Shade #151A28

Variations

Lighter

#CAD0E3

#D8DCE8

#E9EBF1

Darker

#8594C1

#4A5D96

#2A3659

Saturation

#C7CAD1

#BCC4DC

#ABBBED

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

1.72:1

Fail

vs Black

12.18:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BDC5DC

#BEC5DD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BDC5DC

#C4C4D9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BDC5DC

#BBC9C6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Feather Soft 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

#CDC0C0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BDC5DC

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAC5E4

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.

#C3B898

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) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

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 is adequate.

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: #BDC5DC;

CSS — background

background-color: #BDC5DC;

CSS Variable

--color-feather-soft: #BDC5DC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'feather-soft': '#BDC5DC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BDC5DC] text-[#BDC5DC]

SCSS

$feather-soft: #BDC5DC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BDC5DC?

#BDC5DC is Feather Soft, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #BDC5DC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Feather Soft?

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

What colors pair well with Feather Soft?

Feather Soft 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 Feather Soft?

You can download Feather Soft 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 Feather Soft?

The hex code is #BDC5DC. In RGB it's 189, 197, 220, and in HSL it's 225°, 31%, 80%.

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