GREENS

Overchlorinated Pool

#0AE9B4

RGB 10, 233, 180 · HSL 166°, 92%, 48% · CMYK 96, 0, 23, 9

Overchlorinated Pool is #0AE9B4 in HEX — rgb(10, 233, 180), hsl(166°, 92%, 48%), cmyk(96%, 0%, 23%, 9%).

Overchlorinated Pool pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 166°, 92%, 48%. 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#0AE9B4

RGB10, 233, 180

HSL166°, 92%, 48%

HSV166°, 96%, 91%

CMYK96, 0, 23, 9

Decimal715188

CSS RGBrgb(10, 233, 180)

CSS HSLhsl(166, 92%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Mermaid Treasure 500B-5

ΔE 6.2 · #3FEFAF

Dunn-Edwards

Vegetation DE5676

ΔE 16.7 · #5CCD97

Benjamin Moore

Adam 2037-40

ΔE 17.9 · #54C89A

Dulux

Macau S26H6

ΔE 18.2 · #46C295

Vista Paint

Day in the Garden K-282

ΔE 18.9 · #49C49C

PPG

Aragon Green 1227-5

ΔE 20.7 · #47BA87

Valspar

New Meadow 6002-10B

ΔE 21.6 · #4EC19D

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Green Scene 716

ΔE 25.4 · #56B78F

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 25.4 · #75C89E

Sherwin-Williams

Jitterbug Jade SW6987

ΔE 28.3 · #019D6E

Kilz

Iguana RG220-02

ΔE 29.9 · #95D3A3

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 35.3 · #BDECB6

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 36.8 · #53995A

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 38.6 · #128458

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 39.1 · #91D0C5

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 39.8 · #84B59C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#0AE9B4

#EB0A3E

Analogous

#0AEB46

#0AE9B4

#0AAFEB

Triadic

#0AE9B4

#B60AEB

#EBB60A

Split-Complementary

#0AE9B4

#EB0AAF

#EB460A

Tetradic

#0AE9B4

#460AEB

#EB0A3E

#AFEB0A

Monochromatic

#045844

#07A27D

#0AE9B4

#4AF7CF

#93FBE2

Rectangle

#0AE9B4

#0A3EEB

#EB0A3E

#EBB60A

Compound

#0AE9B4

#0AAFEB

#EB0A3E

#EB460A

Variations

Lighter

#33F7C9

#71EED1

#B3EEE1

Darker

#03C194

#008767

#004E3C

Saturation

#599C8C

#0AEBB6

#05F0B9

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

1.58:1

Fail

vs Black

13.33:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#0AE9B4

#BFBDB8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#0AE9B4

#D7D7BC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#0AE9B4

#43DFE0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Overchlorinated Pool 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

#47DBA2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#0AE9B4

Daylight 5500K

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

#34E0C6

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#E7EEEC

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.

#B9173D

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: #0AE9B4;

CSS — background

background-color: #0AE9B4;

CSS Variable

--color-overchlorinated-pool: #0AE9B4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'overchlorinated-pool': '#0AE9B4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#0AE9B4] text-[#0AE9B4]

SCSS

$overchlorinated-pool: #0AE9B4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #0AE9B4?

#0AE9B4 is Overchlorinated Pool, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #0AE9B4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Overchlorinated Pool?

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

What colors pair well with Overchlorinated Pool?

Overchlorinated Pool 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 Overchlorinated Pool?

You can download Overchlorinated Pool 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 Overchlorinated Pool?

The hex code is #0AE9B4. In RGB it's 10, 233, 180, and in HSL it's 166°, 92%, 48%.

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