GREENS

Calypso

#01B0BB

RGB 1, 176, 187 · HSL 184°, 99%, 37% · CMYK 99, 6, 0, 27

Calypso is #01B0BB in HEX — rgb(1, 176, 187), hsl(184°, 99%, 37%), cmyk(99%, 6%, 0%, 27%).

Calypso pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 184°, 99%, 37%. 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#01B0BB

RGB1, 176, 187

HSL184°, 99%, 37%

HSV184°, 99%, 73%

CMYK99, 6, 0, 27

Decimal110779

CSS RGBrgb(1, 176, 187)

CSS HSLhsl(184, 99%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Calypso SW6950

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Cool 2056-40

ΔE 1.3 · #19B0BC

Behr

Aruba Blue P480-6

ΔE 3.4 · #29ABB4

Dulux

Green Buoy S30H5

ΔE 4.3 · #31ABB5

Kilz

Seawall RF150-02

ΔE 4.7 · #23ADB0

Hallman-Lindsay

Cyan Sky 681

ΔE 5.3 · #00B5B8

Valspar

Exotic Sea 5004-10B

ΔE 5.8 · #2EA6B2

PPG

Montego Bay 1233-6

ΔE 6.3 · #3FBABD

Vista Paint

Cyan Sky C-680

ΔE 6.4 · #00B5B6

Dunn-Edwards

Riviera DE5753

ΔE 7.1 · #189FAC

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 13 · #4EB3CD

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 17.3 · #5D9B9B

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 18.6 · #7AC2D8

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 20.3 · #18887C

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 21.9 · #729E9C

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 23.4 · #427E83

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#01B0BB

#BC0D01

Analogous

#01BC6B

#01B0BB

#0152BC

Triadic

#01B0BB

#BC01AF

#AFBC01

Split-Complementary

#01B0BB

#BC0152

#BC6B01

Tetradic

#01B0BB

#6B01BC

#BC0D01

#52BC01

Monochromatic

#002124

#016870

#01B0BB

#0BEEFE

#58F3FE

Rectangle

#01B0BB

#0D01BC

#BC0D01

#AFBC01

Compound

#01B0BB

#0152BC

#BC0D01

#BC6B01

Variations

Lighter

#01EBFC

#4DE5F0

#A0E9EE

Darker

#008D97

#006168

#00383C

Saturation

#42777A

#01AFBC

#00B0BC

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

2.65:1

Fail

vs Black

7.93:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#01B0BB

#8693BD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#01B0BB

#A2A2BA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#01B0BB

#17B0AC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Calypso 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

#40B1A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#01B0BB

Daylight 5500K

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

#2DB6CC

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.

#901910

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: #01B0BB;

CSS — background

background-color: #01B0BB;

CSS Variable

--color-calypso: #01B0BB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'calypso': '#01B0BB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#01B0BB] text-[#01B0BB]

SCSS

$calypso: #01B0BB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #01B0BB?

#01B0BB is Calypso, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #01B0BB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Calypso?

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

What colors pair well with Calypso?

Calypso 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 Calypso?

You can download Calypso 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 Calypso?

The hex code is #01B0BB. In RGB it's 1, 176, 187, and in HSL it's 184°, 99%, 37%.

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