GREENS

January Blue

#00A1B9

RGB 0, 161, 185 · HSL 188°, 100%, 36% · CMYK 100, 13, 0, 27

January Blue is #00A1B9 in HEX — rgb(0, 161, 185), hsl(188°, 100%, 36%), cmyk(100%, 13%, 0%, 27%).

January Blue pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 188°, 100%, 36%. 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#00A1B9

RGB0, 161, 185

HSL188°, 100%, 36%

HSV188°, 100%, 73%

CMYK100, 13, 0, 27

Decimal41401

CSS RGBrgb(0, 161, 185)

CSS HSLhsl(188, 100%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Capri SW6788

ΔE 0.4 · #01A0B8

PPG

Jamaican Sea 1236-6

ΔE 2.6 · #26A5BA

Behr

Gulf Waters MQ4-52

ΔE 2.8 · #20A4BF

Dulux

Delos Blue S33H4

ΔE 2.9 · #16A4C0

Vista Paint

Sarah's Garden C-673

ΔE 3.3 · #08A9BF

Hallman-Lindsay

Sarah's Garden 674

ΔE 3.6 · #00AAC1

Dunn-Edwards

Tropical Lagoon DE5781

ΔE 4.2 · #1E98AE

Benjamin Moore

Bahaman 2055-40

ΔE 5.2 · #13ACBF

Valspar

Fragrant Bouquet 5003-10B

ΔE 5.3 · #269EBC

Kilz

Tropical Twist RF140-02

ΔE 7.5 · #23A2AD

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 8.8 · #4EB3CD

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 15.3 · #3F888F

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 15.9 · #599EC4

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 17.3 · #7AC2D8

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 18.6 · #317983

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 20.4 · #0E707B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#00A1B9

#B81800

Analogous

#00B874

#00A1B9

#0043B8

Triadic

#00A1B9

#B8009F

#9FB800

Split-Complementary

#00A1B9

#B80043

#B87400

Tetradic

#00A1B9

#7400B8

#B81800

#43B800

Monochromatic

#001B1F

#005D6B

#00A1B9

#05DEFF

#52E8FF

Rectangle

#00A1B9

#1800B8

#B81800

#9FB800

Compound

#00A1B9

#0043B8

#B81800

#B87400

Variations

Lighter

#00D8F9

#4ADAF0

#9EE3EE

Darker

#007F93

#005865

#00333B

Saturation

#407077

#009FB8

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

3.09:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.80:1

Deuteranopia

#00A1B9

#7788BB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#00A1B9

#9494B6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#00A1B9

#01A49E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

January 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

#3FA5A6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#00A1B9

Daylight 5500K

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

#2DAACA

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.

#8C2010

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: #00A1B9;

CSS — background

background-color: #00A1B9;

CSS Variable

--color-january-blue: #00A1B9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'january-blue': '#00A1B9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#00A1B9] text-[#00A1B9]

SCSS

$january-blue: #00A1B9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #00A1B9?

#00A1B9 is January Blue, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #00A1B9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with January Blue?

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

What colors pair well with January Blue?

January 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 January Blue?

You can download January 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 January Blue?

The hex code is #00A1B9. In RGB it's 0, 161, 185, and in HSL it's 188°, 100%, 36%.

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