BLUES

Beacon

#CED8DF

RGB 206, 216, 223 · HSL 205°, 21%, 84% · CMYK 8, 3, 0, 13

Beacon is #CED8DF in HEX — rgb(206, 216, 223), hsl(205°, 21%, 84%), cmyk(8%, 3%, 0%, 13%).

Beacon pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 205°, 21%, 84%. 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#CED8DF

RGB206, 216, 223

HSL205°, 21%, 84%

HSV205°, 8%, 87%

CMYK8, 3, 0, 13

Decimal13555935

CSS RGBrgb(206, 216, 223)

CSS HSLhsl(205, 21%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Beacon2128-60

Exact match

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Behr

Siberian IceMQ3-57

ΔE 0.4 · #CDD7DE

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Dulux

Bevelled EdgeSP2E7

ΔE 0.7 · #CDD9E0

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PPG

Zen1040-1

ΔE 1.1 · #CFD9DE

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Sherwin-Williams

Mild BlueSW6533

ΔE 1.2 · #CBD5DB

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Valspar

Moon Sail4004-3A

ΔE 1.3 · #CFD6DE

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Kilz

Northern SkyTB-42

ΔE 1.4 · #C9D6DD

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Vista Paint

Clear to SeeK-806

ΔE 1.7 · #D0DADE

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IKEA

IKEA09696

ΔE 2.2 · #CFD9E4

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Dunn-Edwards

Shiny NickelDE6338

ΔE 2.2 · #CCD3D8

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Hallman-Lindsay

Serene Setting622

ΔE 2.6 · #C5D2D9

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Colorhouse

Sprout .03Sprout-03

ΔE 3.1 · #CCDCE7

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Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light235

ΔE 4.1 · #D5DBDB

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Dutch Boy

CalamitiesDCP-1315

ΔE 4.8 · #CDCDD5

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RAL

Papyrus White9018

ΔE 5 · #D7D7D7

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Kobra

Silver47

ΔE 6.1 · #CDCECD

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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

#CED8DF

#DFD5CE

Analogous

#CEDFDD

#CED8DF

#CECFDF

Triadic

#CED8DF

#DFCED8

#D8DFCE

Split-Complementary

#CED8DF

#DFCECF

#DFDDCE

Tetradic

#CED8DF

#DDCEDF

#DFD5CE

#CFDFCE

Monochromatic

#718EA2

#9FB3C1

#CED8DF

#F0F3F5

Rectangle

#CED8DF

#D5CEDF

#DFD5CE

#D8DFCE

Compound

#CED8DF

#CECFDF

#DFD5CE

#DFDDCE

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Beacon 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 #ECF0F3

Tint #E5EAEE

Tint #DDE4E9

Tint #D5DEE4

Base #CED8DF

Shade #96ABBB

Shade #617F94

Shade #3C4F5D

Shade #182025

Variations

Lighter

#D8E0E5

#E2E7EB

#EFF1F3

Darker

#99AEBE

#5B7A91

#344755

Saturation

#D4D7D9

#CED8DF

#BEDAEF

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

1.45:1

Fail

vs Black

14.51:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CED8DF

#D3D5E0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CED8DF

#D6D6DE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CED8DF

#CED9D8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Beacon 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

#DACFC2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CED8DF

Daylight 5500K

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

#C7D4E7

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.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#C8B3A4

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: #CED8DF;

CSS — background

background-color: #CED8DF;

CSS Variable

--color-beacon: #CED8DF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'beacon': '#CED8DF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CED8DF] text-[#CED8DF]

SCSS

$beacon: #CED8DF;

Similar Colors

Beacon Gray

#CDD7DE · ΔE 0.4

Sheer Bliss

#D0DDE5 · ΔE 1.9

Silver Mist

#C8D2D6 · ΔE 2.7

Violet Sparkle

#D6D8DF · ΔE 2.9

Violet Mist

#C9D0D8 · ΔE 2.9

Lavender Wash

#CFD4D7 · ΔE 2.9

Polar Sky

#CBDDE2 · ΔE 3.2

Blue Lace

#D0D8D9 · ΔE 3.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CED8DF?

#CED8DF is Beacon, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #CED8DF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Beacon?

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

What colors pair well with Beacon?

Beacon 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 Beacon?

You can download Beacon 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 Beacon?

The hex code is #CED8DF. In RGB it's 206, 216, 223, and in HSL it's 205°, 21%, 84%.

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