GREENS

Breaking Wave

#00A0B0

RGB 0, 160, 176 · HSL 185°, 100%, 35% · CMYK 100, 9, 0, 31

Breaking Wave is #00A0B0 in HEX — rgb(0, 160, 176), hsl(185°, 100%, 35%), cmyk(100%, 9%, 0%, 31%).

Breaking Wave pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 185°, 100%, 35%. 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#00A0B0

RGB0, 160, 176

HSL185°, 100%, 35%

HSV185°, 100%, 69%

CMYK100, 9, 0, 31

Decimal41136

CSS RGBrgb(0, 160, 176)

CSS HSLhsl(185, 100%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Riviera DE5753

ΔE 1.9 · #189FAC

Kilz

Tropical Twist RF140-02

ΔE 3.1 · #23A2AD

Dulux

Turbulence S30H6

ΔE 3.5 · #15A0AA

Valspar

Exotic Sea 5004-10B

ΔE 3.6 · #2EA6B2

PPG

Jamaican Sea 1236-6

ΔE 4.3 · #26A5BA

Benjamin Moore

Bahaman 2055-40

ΔE 4.7 · #13ACBF

Sherwin-Williams

Jamaica Bay SW6781

ΔE 4.7 · #34A3B6

Vista Paint

Sarah's Garden C-673

ΔE 4.8 · #08A9BF

Hallman-Lindsay

Sarah's Garden 674

ΔE 5.4 · #00AAC1

Behr

Island Dream MQ4-20

ΔE 5.4 · #0099A1

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 11.5 · #4EB3CD

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 13.5 · #3F888F

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 17.5 · #317983

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 18.1 · #427E83

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 18.8 · #7AC2D8

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 18.9 · #18887C

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

#00A0B0

#B30F00

Analogous

#00B368

#00A0B0

#004AB3

Triadic

#00A0B0

#B300A4

#A4B300

Split-Complementary

#00A0B0

#B3004A

#B36800

Tetradic

#00A0B0

#6800B3

#B30F00

#4AB300

Monochromatic

#00171A

#005E66

#00A0B0

#00EAFF

#4DF0FF

Rectangle

#00A0B0

#0F00B3

#B30F00

#A4B300

Compound

#00A0B0

#004AB3

#B30F00

#B36800

Variations

Lighter

#00E0F5

#47E2F0

#9CE7EE

Darker

#00838F

#005A62

#003439

Saturation

#3E7074

#00A4B3

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

3.16:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.66:1

Deuteranopia

#00A0B0

#7886B2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#00A0B0

#9393AE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#00A0B0

#0DA19D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Breaking Wave 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

#3FA59F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#00A0B0

Daylight 5500K

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

#2DAAC3

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.

#89190F

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: #00A0B0;

CSS — background

background-color: #00A0B0;

CSS Variable

--color-breaking-wave: #00A0B0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'breaking-wave': '#00A0B0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#00A0B0] text-[#00A0B0]

SCSS

$breaking-wave: #00A0B0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #00A0B0?

#00A0B0 is Breaking Wave, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #00A0B0 warm or cool?

Breaking Wave reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Breaking Wave?

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

What colors pair well with Breaking Wave?

Breaking Wave 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 Breaking Wave?

You can download Breaking Wave 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 Breaking Wave?

The hex code is #00A0B0. In RGB it's 0, 160, 176, and in HSL it's 185°, 100%, 35%.

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