GREENS

Atlantic Blue

#008997

RGB 0, 137, 151 · HSL 186°, 100%, 30% · CMYK 100, 9, 0, 41

Atlantic Blue is #008997 in HEX — rgb(0, 137, 151), hsl(186°, 100%, 30%), cmyk(100%, 9%, 0%, 41%).

Atlantic Blue pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 186°, 100%, 30%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#008997

RGB0, 137, 151

HSL186°, 100%, 30%

HSV186°, 100%, 59%

CMYK100, 9, 0, 41

Decimal35223

CSS RGBrgb(0, 137, 151)

CSS HSLhsl(186, 100%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Tropical Teal DE5754

ΔE 1 · #008794

Kilz

Peacock Plume RH170

ΔE 1.3 · #138A96

Dulux

Painted Sea S31H6

ΔE 2 · #008A95

Benjamin Moore

Surf 2056-30

ΔE 3.5 · #01818C

Valspar

Bay Teal 5004-10C

ΔE 3.6 · #00828C

Sherwin-Williams

Briny SW6775

ΔE 3.7 · #08808E

PPG

Wright Turquoise FLLW518

ΔE 4.2 · #1E8EA1

Vista Paint

Aqua Marine K-201

ΔE 4.8 · #088E95

Behr

Caribe PPU13-1

ΔE 5.3 · #127D88

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Bliss 675

ΔE 6.8 · #0092AA

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 7.6 · #3F888F

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 9.3 · #317983

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 10.3 · #0E707B

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 11.1 · #427E83

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 16.6 · #009185

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 20.9 · #4C6A74

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#008997

#990F00

Analogous

#00995C

#008997

#003D99

Triadic

#008997

#99008A

#8A9900

Split-Complementary

#008997

#99003D

#995C00

Tetradic

#008997

#5C0099

#990F00

#3D9900

Monochromatic

#00171A

#00454D

#008997

#00CFE6

#33EBFF

Rectangle

#008997

#0F0099

#990F00

#8A9900

Compound

#008997

#003D99

#990F00

#995C00

Variations

Lighter

#00CAE0

#39DDEF

#95E4EC

Darker

#006E7A

#004C54

#002C31

Saturation

#365F63

#008A99

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

4.18:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.03:1

Deuteranopia

#008997

#667399

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#008997

#7E7E95

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#008997

#098A86

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Atlantic Blue sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#3F938C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#008997

Daylight 5500K

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

#2D98B1

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#E7EEEE

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#75170D

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 · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

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: #008997;

CSS — background

background-color: #008997;

CSS Variable

--color-atlantic-blue: #008997;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'atlantic-blue': '#008997' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#008997] text-[#008997]

SCSS

$atlantic-blue: #008997;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #008997?

#008997 is Atlantic Blue, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #008997 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Atlantic Blue?

Atlantic Blue works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Atlantic Blue?

Atlantic Blue pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Atlantic Blue?

You can download Atlantic Blue 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 Atlantic Blue?

The hex code is #008997. In RGB it's 0, 137, 151, and in HSL it's 186°, 100%, 30%.

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