GREENS

Greek Blue

#009FBD

RGB 0, 159, 189 · HSL 190°, 100%, 37% · CMYK 100, 16, 0, 26

Greek Blue is #009FBD in HEX — rgb(0, 159, 189), hsl(190°, 100%, 37%), cmyk(100%, 16%, 0%, 26%).

Greek Blue pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 190°, 100%, 37%. 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#009FBD

RGB0, 159, 189

HSL190°, 100%, 37%

HSV190°, 100%, 74%

CMYK100, 16, 0, 26

Decimal40893

CSS RGBrgb(0, 159, 189)

CSS HSLhsl(190, 100%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Sea Wonder S33G4 · SB8D3

ΔE 1.1 · #0FA1C0

Valspar

Fragrant Bouquet 5003-10B

ΔE 2.4 · #269EBC

Behr

Gulf Waters MQ4-52

ΔE 2.6 · #20A4BF

Benjamin Moore

Dream 769

ΔE 2.7 · #20A1C2

Sherwin-Williams

Capri SW6788

ΔE 3.7 · #01A0B8

Dunn-Edwards

Tropical Lagoon DE5781

ΔE 5.3 · #1E98AE

PPG

Jamaican Sea 1236-6

ΔE 5.7 · #26A5BA

Vista Paint

True Sky Blue K-170

ΔE 5.8 · #26A5CB

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Bliss 675

ΔE 5.9 · #0092AA

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 8.9 · #4EB3CD

Kilz

Centurian Blue RH180

ΔE 9.1 · #158AAB

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 13.1 · #599EC4

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 16.9 · #3F888F

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 17.5 · #7AC2D8

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 19.3 · #317983

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 21.1 · #0E707B

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

#009FBD

#BD1F00

Analogous

#00BD7E

#009FBD

#003FBD

Triadic

#009FBD

#BD009D

#9DBD00

Split-Complementary

#009FBD

#BD003F

#BD7E00

Tetradic

#009FBD

#7E00BD

#BD1F00

#3FBD00

Monochromatic

#001E24

#005D70

#009FBD

#0AD6FF

#57E3FF

Rectangle

#009FBD

#1F00BD

#BD1F00

#9DBD00

Compound

#009FBD

#003FBD

#BD1F00

#BD7E00

Variations

Lighter

#00D3FD

#4DD5F1

#9FE1EE

Darker

#007E97

#005668

#00323C

Saturation

#42717B

#009DBD

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

3.14:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.69:1

Deuteranopia

#009FBD

#7487BF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#009FBD

#9292B9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#009FBD

#00A39D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Greek 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

#3FA4A9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#009FBD

Daylight 5500K

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

#2DA9CD

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.

#902510

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: #009FBD;

CSS — background

background-color: #009FBD;

CSS Variable

--color-greek-blue: #009FBD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'greek-blue': '#009FBD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#009FBD] text-[#009FBD]

SCSS

$greek-blue: #009FBD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #009FBD?

#009FBD is Greek Blue, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #009FBD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Greek Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Greek Blue?

Greek 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 Greek Blue?

You can download Greek 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 Greek Blue?

The hex code is #009FBD. In RGB it's 0, 159, 189, and in HSL it's 190°, 100%, 37%.

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