GREENS

Arctic Water

#00FCFC

RGB 0, 252, 252 · HSL 180°, 100%, 49% · CMYK 100, 0, 0, 1

Arctic Water is #00FCFC in HEX — rgb(0, 252, 252), hsl(180°, 100%, 49%), cmyk(100%, 0%, 0%, 1%).

Arctic Water pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 180°, 100%, 49%. 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#00FCFC

RGB0, 252, 252

HSL180°, 100%, 49%

HSV180°, 100%, 99%

CMYK100, 0, 0, 1

Decimal64764

CSS RGBrgb(0, 252, 252)

CSS HSLhsl(180, 100%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Aztec Sky P490-4

ΔE 12.3 · #5DE9EC

Vista Paint

May Day K-243

ΔE 21.2 · #5BCDC7

Benjamin Moore

Bermuda 2044-50

ΔE 21.6 · #7FDFCE

Hallman-Lindsay

Andes Sky 680

ΔE 22.2 · #78D8D9

Dunn-Edwards

Sweet Garden DE5696

ΔE 22.6 · #5FD1BA

Dulux

Green Pantina S27G4

ΔE 23.1 · #66D0BC

Valspar

Simply Aqua 5008-10A

ΔE 23.2 · #6CD4BD

PPG

Isle Royale 1232-4

ΔE 23.8 · #80D7CF

Sherwin-Williams

Tantalizing Teal SW6937

ΔE 24 · #87DCCE

Kilz

Watertown RF150-01

ΔE 24.7 · #53C2C4

Kobra

Green 39

ΔE 28.1 · #40B8A4

Colorhouse

Sprout .01 Sprout-01

ΔE 29.9 · #ADE8E2

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 30.5 · #91D0C5

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 32.3 · #84C3BE

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 34.8 · #7AC2D8

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 39.6 · #A1C5C8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

77/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#00FCFC

#FA0000

Analogous

#00FA7D

#00FCFC

#007DFA

Triadic

#00FCFC

#FA00FA

#FAFA00

Split-Complementary

#00FCFC

#FA007D

#FA7D00

Tetradic

#00FCFC

#7D00FA

#FA0000

#7DFA00

Monochromatic

#006161

#00ADAD

#00FCFC

#47FFFF

#94FFFF

Rectangle

#00FCFC

#0000FA

#FA0000

#FAFA00

Compound

#00FCFC

#007DFA

#FA0000

#FA7D00

Variations

Lighter

#2FFFFF

#6FF3F3

#B2F1F1

Darker

#00C8C8

#008989

#005050

Saturation

#57A2A2

#00FAFA

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

1.29:1

Fail

vs Black

16.33:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#00FCFC

#C4D2FF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#00FCFC

#E8E8FC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#00FCFC

#30FAF5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Arctic Water 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

#3FEAD8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#00FCFC

Daylight 5500K

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

#2DEFFC

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.

#BF1515

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: #00FCFC;

CSS — background

background-color: #00FCFC;

CSS Variable

--color-arctic-water: #00FCFC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'arctic-water': '#00FCFC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#00FCFC] text-[#00FCFC]

SCSS

$arctic-water: #00FCFC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #00FCFC?

#00FCFC is Arctic Water, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #00FCFC warm or cool?

Arctic Water reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Arctic Water?

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

What colors pair well with Arctic Water?

Arctic Water 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 Arctic Water?

You can download Arctic Water 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 Arctic Water?

The hex code is #00FCFC. In RGB it's 0, 252, 252, and in HSL it's 180°, 100%, 49%.

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