BLUES

Gummy Dolphins

#06A9CA

RGB 6, 169, 202 · HSL 190°, 94%, 41% · CMYK 97, 16, 0, 21

Gummy Dolphins is #06A9CA in HEX — rgb(6, 169, 202), hsl(190°, 94%, 41%), cmyk(97%, 16%, 0%, 21%).

Gummy Dolphins pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 190°, 94%, 41%. 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#06A9CA

RGB6, 169, 202

HSL190°, 94%, 41%

HSV190°, 97%, 79%

CMYK97, 16, 0, 21

Decimal436682

CSS RGBrgb(6, 169, 202)

CSS HSLhsl(190, 94%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Hacienda Blue P490-6

ΔE 2.6 · #28A6C5

Dulux

Sea Wonder S33G4 · SB8D3

ΔE 3.2 · #0FA1C0

Benjamin Moore

Dream 769

ΔE 3.8 · #20A1C2

Vista Paint

True Sky Blue K-170

ΔE 4.7 · #26A5CB

Valspar

Fragrant Bouquet 5003-10B

ΔE 5.1 · #269EBC

Hallman-Lindsay

Charybdis 661

ΔE 5.4 · #16A3CB

Sherwin-Williams

Capri SW6788

ΔE 6.1 · #01A0B8

PPG

Jamaican Sea 1236-6

ΔE 7 · #26A5BA

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 7.2 · #4EB3CD

Kilz

Bit Of Sapphire RD230-02

ΔE 7.6 · #52B2D3

Dunn-Edwards

Frozen Wave DE5829

ΔE 8.4 · #56ACCA

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 13.6 · #599EC4

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 15.9 · #7AC2D8

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 20.2 · #3F888F

IKEA

IKEA084 84

ΔE 20.4 · #83AAC1

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 25.1 · #0E707B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#06A9CA

#CB2706

Analogous

#06CB89

#06A9CA

#0648CB

Triadic

#06A9CA

#CB06AA

#AACB06

Split-Complementary

#06A9CA

#CB0648

#CB8906

Tetradic

#06A9CA

#8906CB

#CB2706

#48CB06

Monochromatic

#022E36

#046C81

#06A9CA

#25D5F8

#70E3FB

Rectangle

#06A9CA

#2706CB

#CB2706

#AACB06

Compound

#06A9CA

#0648CB

#CB2706

#CB8906

Variations

Lighter

#16D2F8

#5DD5ED

#A8E1ED

Darker

#018BA6

#006073

#003843

Saturation

#4B7C86

#06AACB

#03ACCE

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

2.79:1

Fail

vs Black

7.54:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#06A9CA

#7B90CC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#06A9CA

#9B9BC6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#06A9CA

#00ADA7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Gummy Dolphins 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

focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#44ABB3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#06A9CA

Daylight 5500K

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

#31B0D7

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.

#A02A12

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: #06A9CA;

CSS — background

background-color: #06A9CA;

CSS Variable

--color-gummy-dolphins: #06A9CA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gummy-dolphins': '#06A9CA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#06A9CA] text-[#06A9CA]

SCSS

$gummy-dolphins: #06A9CA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #06A9CA?

#06A9CA is Gummy Dolphins, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #06A9CA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gummy Dolphins?

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

What colors pair well with Gummy Dolphins?

Gummy Dolphins 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 Gummy Dolphins?

You can download Gummy Dolphins 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 Gummy Dolphins?

The hex code is #06A9CA. In RGB it's 6, 169, 202, and in HSL it's 190°, 94%, 41%.

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