GREENS

Biscay Bay

#097988

RGB 9, 121, 136 · HSL 187°, 88%, 28% · CMYK 93, 11, 0, 47

Biscay Bay is #097988 in HEX — rgb(9, 121, 136), hsl(187°, 88%, 28%), cmyk(93%, 11%, 0%, 47%).

Biscay Bay pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 187°, 88%, 28%. 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#097988

RGB9, 121, 136

HSL187°, 88%, 28%

HSV187°, 93%, 53%

CMYK93, 11, 0, 47

Decimal620936

CSS RGBrgb(9, 121, 136)

CSS HSLhsl(187, 88%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Ocean Soul 5009-9

ΔE 1.7 · #007585

PPG

Bermuda 1150-6

ΔE 2 · #1B7D8D

Sherwin-Williams

Great Falls SW6495

ΔE 2.6 · #217786

Benjamin Moore

Caribbean 2055-30

ΔE 2.7 · #017C8F

Behr

Caribe PPU13-1

ΔE 3 · #127D88

Dulux

Tempest S32H7

ΔE 3.1 · #00798D

Dunn-Edwards

By the Bayou DE5782

ΔE 3.7 · #007B90

Kilz

Basic Teal RE100-01

ΔE 4.3 · #277585

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 4.3 · #0E707B

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 5.1 · #317983

Vista Paint

Great Blue Green K-1248

ΔE 6.4 · #006C80

RAL

Water Blue 5021

ΔE 6.5 · #256D7B

Hallman-Lindsay

Wish Upon A Star 668

ΔE 8.2 · #447F8A

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 8.9 · #427E83

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 15.9 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 20.2 · #009185

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#097988

#861709

Analogous

#098656

#097988

#093986

Triadic

#097988

#860978

#788609

Split-Complementary

#097988

#860939

#865609

Tetradic

#097988

#560986

#861709

#398609

Monochromatic

#021518

#04383E

#097988

#0DB8CE

#36DCF2

Rectangle

#097988

#170986

#861709

#788609

Compound

#097988

#093986

#861709

#865609

Variations

Lighter

#0DB5CB

#3ED0E3

#97DDE6

Darker

#04626E

#01444D

#00282E

Saturation

#35565A

#097886

#047B8B

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

5.12:1

vs Black

4.10:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#097988

#5A6689

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#097988

#6F6F86

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#097988

#0D7A77

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Biscay Bay 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

#468781

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#097988

Daylight 5500K

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

#338CA5

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.

#6A1A0F

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: #097988;

CSS — background

background-color: #097988;

CSS Variable

--color-biscay-bay: #097988;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'biscay-bay': '#097988' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#097988] text-[#097988]

SCSS

$biscay-bay: #097988;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #097988?

#097988 is Biscay Bay, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #097988 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Biscay Bay?

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

What colors pair well with Biscay Bay?

Biscay Bay 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 Biscay Bay?

You can download Biscay Bay 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 Biscay Bay?

The hex code is #097988. In RGB it's 9, 121, 136, and in HSL it's 187°, 88%, 28%.

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