Billowy Down

Billowy Down by Benjamin Moore is a cool light color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.

Billowy Down sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 197°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.

Brightness is about 77%. Saturation is around 62%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 88%. Hue is close to 197°. The hex value is #cce8f3. The RGB value is 204, 232, 243.

Billowy Down has brightness around 77%. It can help lift darker spaces without feeling too stark, so it works well in darker rooms, halls, or basements.

You can match Billowy Down with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.

Billowy Down is a good fit for full walls in living rooms, bedrooms, and open spaces, especially where you want a soft cool backdrop. It can also work in lower light areas because it stays fairly bright.

Billowy Down is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and light color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.