GREENS

Aqua Obscura

#05696B

RGB 5, 105, 107 · HSL 181°, 91%, 22% · CMYK 95, 2, 0, 58

Aqua Obscura is #05696B in HEX — rgb(5, 105, 107), hsl(181°, 91%, 22%), cmyk(95%, 2%, 0%, 58%).

Aqua Obscura pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 181°, 91%, 22%. 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#05696B

RGB5, 105, 107

HSL181°, 91%, 22%

HSV181°, 95%, 42%

CMYK95, 2, 0, 58

Decimal354667

CSS RGBrgb(5, 105, 107)

CSS HSLhsl(181, 91%, 22%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Turquoise Trinket K-232

ΔE 1.2 · #006668

Hallman-Lindsay

Joyful Tears 683

ΔE 1.3 · #006669

Behr

Peacock Tail S-H-520

ΔE 1.4 · #116969

PPG

Tahitian Treat 1147-7

ΔE 1.9 · #00686D

Dulux

Turkish Aqua S30H9

ΔE 2.1 · #006569

Valspar

Sensual Jade 5009-8

ΔE 2.1 · #006968

Sherwin-Williams

Really Teal SW6489

ΔE 2.8 · #016367

Dunn-Edwards

Peacock Plume DE5741

ΔE 3.4 · #206D71

Benjamin Moore

North 2053-30

ΔE 4.8 · #246E74

Kilz

Teal Treat RF100-02

ΔE 6 · #297077

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 6.4 · #0E707B

IKEA

IKEA097 97

ΔE 7.3 · #006673

RAL

Water Blue 5021

ΔE 9.3 · #256D7B

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 11 · #427E83

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 16.1 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 18.8 · #009185

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#05696B

#6B0705

Analogous

#056B3A

#05696B

#05366B

Triadic

#05696B

#6B0569

#696B05

Split-Complementary

#05696B

#6B0536

#6B3A05

Tetradic

#05696B

#3A056B

#6B0705

#366B05

Monochromatic

#011818

#022222

#05696B

#08B1B4

#15F0F4

Rectangle

#05696B

#07056B

#6B0705

#696B05

Compound

#05696B

#05366B

#6B0705

#6B3A05

Variations

Lighter

#09B4B7

#2BE1E4

#8DE4E6

Darker

#025658

#003D3E

#002324

Saturation

#294747

#05696B

#036C6E

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

6.48:1

vs Black

3.24:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#05696B

#50576C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#05696B

#60606B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#05696B

#106866

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Aqua Obscura 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

#437B6B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#05696B

Daylight 5500K

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

#308090

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.

#550C0B

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 / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

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

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

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: #05696B;

CSS — background

background-color: #05696B;

CSS Variable

--color-aqua-obscura: #05696B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aqua-obscura': '#05696B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#05696B] text-[#05696B]

SCSS

$aqua-obscura: #05696B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #05696B?

#05696B is Aqua Obscura, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #05696B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aqua Obscura?

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

What colors pair well with Aqua Obscura?

Aqua Obscura 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 Aqua Obscura?

You can download Aqua Obscura 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 Aqua Obscura?

The hex code is #05696B. In RGB it's 5, 105, 107, and in HSL it's 181°, 91%, 22%.

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