GREENS

Bright Aqua

#0BF9EA

RGB 11, 249, 234 · HSL 176°, 95%, 51% · CMYK 96, 0, 6, 2

Bright Aqua is #0BF9EA in HEX — rgb(11, 249, 234), hsl(176°, 95%, 51%), cmyk(96%, 0%, 6%, 2%).

Bright Aqua pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 176°, 95%, 51%. 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#0BF9EA

RGB11, 249, 234

HSL176°, 95%, 51%

HSV176°, 96%, 98%

CMYK96, 0, 6, 2

Decimal784874

CSS RGBrgb(11, 249, 234)

CSS HSLhsl(176, 95%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Rushing Stream P480-4

ΔE 10.9 · #6FF7DF

Benjamin Moore

Amelia 2044-40

ΔE 18.7 · #26C8B0

Dunn-Edwards

Sweet Garden DE5696

ΔE 19.6 · #5FD1BA

Dulux

Jamaican Jade S27H4

ΔE 20.3 · #64D1BA

Valspar

Simply Aqua 5008-10A

ΔE 20.6 · #6CD4BD

Vista Paint

May Day K-243

ΔE 21.7 · #5BCDC7

PPG

Tropical Tide 1229-4

ΔE 22.5 · #5ECAAE

Sherwin-Williams

Tantalizing Teal SW6937

ΔE 23.8 · #87DCCE

Kilz

Beach Toy RG140-02

ΔE 24 · #6ACABA

Hallman-Lindsay

Andes Sky 680

ΔE 24.7 · #78D8D9

Kobra

Green 39

ΔE 25.6 · #40B8A4

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 31 · #91D0C5

Colorhouse

Sprout .01 Sprout-01

ΔE 31.6 · #ADE8E2

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 33.4 · #84C3BE

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 38.1 · #84B59C

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 38.9 · #7AC2D8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

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

#0BF9EA

#F90B1B

Analogous

#0BF972

#0BF9EA

#0B92F9

Triadic

#0BF9EA

#E90BF9

#F9E90B

Split-Complementary

#0BF9EA

#F90B92

#F9720B

Tetradic

#0BF9EA

#720BF9

#F90B1B

#92F90B

Monochromatic

#036862

#05B3A7

#0BF9EA

#56FBF0

#A1FDF6

Rectangle

#0BF9EA

#0B1BF9

#F90B1B

#F9E90B

Compound

#0BF9EA

#0B92F9

#F90B1B

#F9720B

Variations

Lighter

#3CFAED

#77F1E8

#B6F0EC

Darker

#00D0C2

#008F86

#00534E

Saturation

#5EA6A1

#0BF9E9

#08FCEC

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

1.33:1

Fail

vs Black

15.75:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#0BF9EA

#C5CEEE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#0BF9EA

#E5E5EC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#0BF9EA

#3AF4F1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Bright Aqua 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

#48E7CB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#0BF9EA

Daylight 5500K

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

#35ECEF

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.

#C71622

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #0BF9EA;

CSS — background

background-color: #0BF9EA;

CSS Variable

--color-bright-aqua: #0BF9EA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bright-aqua': '#0BF9EA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#0BF9EA] text-[#0BF9EA]

SCSS

$bright-aqua: #0BF9EA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #0BF9EA?

#0BF9EA is Bright Aqua, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #0BF9EA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bright Aqua?

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

What colors pair well with Bright Aqua?

Bright Aqua 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 Bright Aqua?

You can download Bright Aqua 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 Bright Aqua?

The hex code is #0BF9EA. In RGB it's 11, 249, 234, and in HSL it's 176°, 95%, 51%.

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