BLUES

Scuba Blue

#00A2C5

RGB 0, 162, 197 · HSL 191°, 100%, 39% · CMYK 100, 18, 0, 23

Scuba Blue is #00A2C5 in HEX — rgb(0, 162, 197), hsl(191°, 100%, 39%), cmyk(100%, 18%, 0%, 23%).

Scuba Blue pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 191°, 100%, 39%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#00A2C5

RGB0, 162, 197

HSL191°, 100%, 39%

HSV191°, 100%, 77%

CMYK100, 18, 0, 23

Decimal41669

CSS RGBrgb(0, 162, 197)

CSS HSLhsl(191, 100%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Dream 769

ΔE 1.8 · #20A1C2

Dulux

Sea Wonder S33G4 · SB8D3

ΔE 2.3 · #0FA1C0

Behr

Hacienda Blue P490-6

ΔE 3 · #28A6C5

Vista Paint

True Sky Blue K-170

ΔE 3.1 · #26A5CB

Hallman-Lindsay

Charybdis 661

ΔE 3.4 · #16A3CB

Valspar

Fragrant Bouquet 5003-10B

ΔE 3.6 · #269EBC

Sherwin-Williams

Major Blue SW6795

ΔE 4.2 · #289EC4

Kilz

Overboard RD280-01

ΔE 7.3 · #41A4CD

PPG

Mystic Blue 1237-5

ΔE 7.7 · #48A8D0

Dunn-Edwards

Tropical Lagoon DE5781

ΔE 8.3 · #1E98AE

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 9 · #4EB3CD

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 11.9 · #599EC4

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 17.4 · #7AC2D8

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 19.5 · #3F888F

IKEA

IKEA084 84

ΔE 20.1 · #83AAC1

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 23.5 · #0E707B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#00A2C5

#C72400

Analogous

#00C788

#00A2C5

#003FC7

Triadic

#00A2C5

#C700A2

#A2C700

Split-Complementary

#00A2C5

#C7003F

#C78800

Tetradic

#00A2C5

#8800C7

#C72400

#3FC700

Monochromatic

#00252E

#00647A

#00A2C5

#14D4FF

#61E2FF

Rectangle

#00A2C5

#2400C7

#C72400

#A2C700

Compound

#00A2C5

#003FC7

#C72400

#C78800

Variations

Lighter

#06D1FF

#52D4F1

#A2E1EF

Darker

#00829F

#00596D

#003440

Saturation

#467681

#00A2C7

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry

Pairs With

warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.01:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.97:1

Deuteranopia

#00A2C5

#758BC7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#00A2C5

#9595C1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#00A2C5

#00A7A0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Scuba Blue lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

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How it looks under different light

#3FA6AF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#00A2C5

Daylight 5500K

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

#2DABD3

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.

#982A11

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: #00A2C5;

CSS — background

background-color: #00A2C5;

CSS Variable

--color-scuba-blue: #00A2C5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'scuba-blue': '#00A2C5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#00A2C5] text-[#00A2C5]

SCSS

$scuba-blue: #00A2C5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #00A2C5?

#00A2C5 is Scuba Blue, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #00A2C5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Scuba Blue?

Scuba Blue works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Scuba Blue?

Scuba Blue pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Scuba Blue?

You can download Scuba 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 Scuba Blue?

The hex code is #00A2C5. In RGB it's 0, 162, 197, and in HSL it's 191°, 100%, 39%.

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