GREENS

Lake Blue

#009EAF

RGB 0, 158, 175 · HSL 186°, 100%, 34% · CMYK 100, 10, 0, 31

Lake Blue is #009EAF in HEX — rgb(0, 158, 175), hsl(186°, 100%, 34%), cmyk(100%, 10%, 0%, 31%).

Lake Blue pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 186°, 100%, 34%. 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#009EAF

RGB0, 158, 175

HSL186°, 100%, 34%

HSV186°, 100%, 69%

CMYK100, 10, 0, 31

Decimal40623

CSS RGBrgb(0, 158, 175)

CSS HSLhsl(186, 100%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Riviera DE5753

ΔE 2.4 · #189FAC

Dulux

Cape Pond S32H5

ΔE 3.6 · #0098AD

Kilz

Tropical Twist RF140-02

ΔE 3.8 · #23A2AD

PPG

Jamaican Sea 1236-6

ΔE 4.1 · #26A5BA

Valspar

Exotic Sea 5004-10B

ΔE 4.3 · #2EA6B2

Sherwin-Williams

Capri SW6788

ΔE 4.3 · #01A0B8

Benjamin Moore

Meridian 761

ΔE 4.6 · #0594A8

Vista Paint

Sarah's Garden C-673

ΔE 4.9 · #08A9BF

Hallman-Lindsay

Sarah's Garden 674

ΔE 5.6 · #00AAC1

Behr

Wipeout 540D-6

ΔE 5.6 · #3397A4

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 11.4 · #4EB3CD

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 13 · #3F888F

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 16.8 · #317983

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 17.5 · #427E83

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 18.5 · #0E707B

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 18.9 · #7AC2D8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#009EAF

#AD1100

Analogous

#00AD68

#009EAF

#0045AD

Triadic

#009EAF

#AD009C

#9CAD00

Split-Complementary

#009EAF

#AD0045

#AD6800

Tetradic

#009EAF

#6800AD

#AD1100

#45AD00

Monochromatic

#00171A

#005761

#009EAF

#00E1FA

#47EDFF

Rectangle

#009EAF

#1100AD

#AD1100

#9CAD00

Compound

#009EAF

#0045AD

#AD1100

#AD6800

Variations

Lighter

#00D9F1

#44DFF0

#9BE5ED

Darker

#007D8B

#00565F

#003237

Saturation

#3D6C71

#009CAD

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

3.23:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.51:1

Deuteranopia

#009EAF

#7685B1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#009EAF

#9191AD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#009EAF

#0B9F9B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Lake 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

#3FA39E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#009EAF

Daylight 5500K

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

#2DA8C3

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.

#851B0F

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: #009EAF;

CSS — background

background-color: #009EAF;

CSS Variable

--color-lake-blue: #009EAF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lake-blue': '#009EAF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#009EAF] text-[#009EAF]

SCSS

$lake-blue: #009EAF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #009EAF?

#009EAF is Lake Blue, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #009EAF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lake Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Lake Blue?

Lake 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 Lake Blue?

You can download Lake 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 Lake Blue?

The hex code is #009EAF. In RGB it's 0, 158, 175, and in HSL it's 186°, 100%, 34%.

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