GREENS

Mediterranean Blue

#0090A8

RGB 0, 144, 168 · HSL 189°, 100%, 33% · CMYK 100, 14, 0, 34

Mediterranean Blue is #0090A8 in HEX — rgb(0, 144, 168), hsl(189°, 100%, 33%), cmyk(100%, 14%, 0%, 34%).

Mediterranean Blue pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 189°, 100%, 33%. 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#0090A8

RGB0, 144, 168

HSL189°, 100%, 33%

HSV189°, 100%, 66%

CMYK100, 14, 0, 34

Decimal37032

CSS RGBrgb(0, 144, 168)

CSS HSLhsl(189, 100%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Mediterranean Blue 1236-7

Exact match

Vista Paint

Blue Bliss C-674

ΔE 0.8 · #0091A8

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Bliss 675

ΔE 0.8 · #0092AA

Dulux

Quintana S32F5

ΔE 1.1 · #0092A9

Benjamin Moore

Meridian 761

ΔE 3 · #0594A8

Dunn-Edwards

Tropical Lagoon DE5781

ΔE 3.3 · #1E98AE

Behr

Valley Of Glaciers M480-6

ΔE 3.4 · #2C96AC

Sherwin-Williams

Cruising SW6782

ΔE 5.1 · #018498

Valspar

Fragrant Bouquet 5003-10B

ΔE 6.5 · #269EBC

Kilz

Centurian Blue RH180

ΔE 6.9 · #158AAB

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 11.7 · #3F888F

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 13.2 · #317983

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 13.5 · #4EB3CD

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 14.6 · #0E707B

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 15.1 · #599EC4

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 21.2 · #7AC2D8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

#0090A8

#A81900

Analogous

#00A86D

#0090A8

#003BA8

Triadic

#0090A8

#A8008F

#8FA800

Split-Complementary

#0090A8

#A8003B

#A86D00

Tetradic

#0090A8

#6D00A8

#A81900

#3BA800

Monochromatic

#00161A

#004E5C

#0090A8

#00D0F5

#42E3FF

Rectangle

#0090A8

#1900A8

#A81900

#8FA800

Compound

#0090A8

#003BA8

#A81900

#A86D00

Variations

Lighter

#00C9ED

#41D5F0

#99E1ED

Darker

#007287

#004F5D

#002E36

Saturation

#3B666D

#008FA8

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

3.78:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.55:1

Deuteranopia

#0090A8

#697AAA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#0090A8

#8484A5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#0090A8

#00938E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Mediterranean 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

#3F9999

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#0090A8

Daylight 5500K

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

#2D9EBD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E7EDEE

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.

#811F0E

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: #0090A8;

CSS — background

background-color: #0090A8;

CSS Variable

--color-mediterranean-blue: #0090A8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mediterranean-blue': '#0090A8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#0090A8] text-[#0090A8]

SCSS

$mediterranean-blue: #0090A8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #0090A8?

#0090A8 is Mediterranean Blue, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #0090A8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mediterranean Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Mediterranean Blue?

Mediterranean 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 Mediterranean Blue?

You can download Mediterranean 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 Mediterranean Blue?

The hex code is #0090A8. In RGB it's 0, 144, 168, and in HSL it's 189°, 100%, 33%.

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