GREENS

Blue Bolero

#01A7AE

RGB 1, 167, 174 · HSL 182°, 99%, 34% · CMYK 99, 4, 0, 32

Blue Bolero is #01A7AE in HEX — rgb(1, 167, 174), hsl(182°, 99%, 34%), cmyk(99%, 4%, 0%, 32%).

Blue Bolero pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 182°, 99%, 34%. 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#01A7AE

RGB1, 167, 174

HSL182°, 99%, 34%

HSV182°, 99%, 68%

CMYK99, 4, 0, 32

Decimal108462

CSS RGBrgb(1, 167, 174)

CSS HSLhsl(182, 99%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Will S29G6 · SB8C7

ΔE 3.1 · #17A4A6

Behr

Aruba Blue P480-6

ΔE 3.1 · #29ABB4

Kilz

Seawall RF150-02

ΔE 3.2 · #23ADB0

Hallman-Lindsay

Pleasant Stream 682

ΔE 3.9 · #00A0A2

Sherwin-Williams

Calypso SW6950

ΔE 4 · #01B0BB

Benjamin Moore

Cool 2056-40

ΔE 4.5 · #19B0BC

Valspar

Cool Rain 5005-10C

ΔE 4.7 · #099BA1

PPG

Riviera Paradise 1233-7

ΔE 5.2 · #009A9E

Dunn-Edwards

Riviera DE5753

ΔE 5.5 · #189FAC

Vista Paint

Soothing Song K-233

ΔE 5.6 · #00A2A0

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 14 · #009185

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 15.1 · #5D9B9B

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 16.3 · #18887C

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 20.2 · #729E9C

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 20.4 · #427E83

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 20.6 · #7AC2D8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

#01A7AE

#AD0701

Analogous

#01AD5C

#01A7AE

#0151AD

Triadic

#01A7AE

#AD01A7

#A7AD01

Split-Complementary

#01A7AE

#AD0151

#AD5C01

Tetradic

#01A7AE

#5C01AD

#AD0701

#51AD01

Monochromatic

#001919

#005D60

#01A7AE

#01F0F9

#48F8FE

Rectangle

#01A7AE

#0701AD

#AD0701

#A7AD01

Compound

#01A7AE

#0151AD

#AD0701

#AD5C01

Variations

Lighter

#01E8F0

#45E9EF

#9BEAED

Darker

#00868B

#005C5F

#003637

Saturation

#3D6F70

#01A7AD

#00A7AD

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

2.94:1

Fail

vs Black

7.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#01A7AE

#808BB0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#01A7AE

#9999AD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#01A7AE

#18A7A3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Blue Bolero 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

#40AA9E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#01A7AE

Daylight 5500K

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

#2DAFC2

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.

#85130F

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: #01A7AE;

CSS — background

background-color: #01A7AE;

CSS Variable

--color-blue-bolero: #01A7AE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue-bolero': '#01A7AE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#01A7AE] text-[#01A7AE]

SCSS

$blue-bolero: #01A7AE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #01A7AE?

#01A7AE is Blue Bolero, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #01A7AE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blue Bolero?

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

What colors pair well with Blue Bolero?

Blue Bolero 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 Blue Bolero?

You can download Blue Bolero 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 Blue Bolero?

The hex code is #01A7AE. In RGB it's 1, 167, 174, and in HSL it's 182°, 99%, 34%.

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