GREENS

Pagoda Blue

#1B8192

RGB 27, 129, 146 · HSL 189°, 69%, 34% · CMYK 82, 12, 0, 43

Pagoda Blue is #1B8192 in HEX — rgb(27, 129, 146), hsl(189°, 69%, 34%), cmyk(82%, 12%, 0%, 43%).

Pagoda Blue pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 189°, 69%, 34%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#1B8192

RGB27, 129, 146

HSL189°, 69%, 34%

HSV189°, 82%, 57%

CMYK82, 12, 0, 43

Decimal1802642

CSS RGBrgb(27, 129, 146)

CSS HSLhsl(189, 69%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pagoda S32E6

ΔE 1 · #128293

PPG

Bermuda 1150-6

ΔE 1.7 · #1B7D8D

Benjamin Moore

Salzburg 755

ΔE 2.3 · #2D8493

Sherwin-Williams

Cruising SW6782

ΔE 2.6 · #018498

Dunn-Edwards

By the Bayou DE5782

ΔE 3.4 · #007B90

Behr

Calypso Blue HDC-CL-27

ΔE 4 · #317D8D

Valspar

Starry Sky 5005-8C

ΔE 4.6 · #34808B

Kilz

Blue Door RE140-02

ΔE 4.9 · #2C7E94

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 6.1 · #317983

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 7.2 · #3F888F

Vista Paint

Blue Bliss C-674

ΔE 7.4 · #0091A8

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 7.5 · #0E707B

Hallman-Lindsay

Wish Upon A Star 668

ΔE 7.6 · #447F8A

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 9.1 · #427E83

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 16.9 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 19.3 · #4EB3CD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#1B8192

#932D1B

Analogous

#1B9369

#1B8192

#1B4593

Triadic

#1B8192

#931B81

#81931B

Split-Complementary

#1B8192

#931B45

#93691B

Tetradic

#1B8192

#691B93

#932D1B

#45931B

Monochromatic

#041316

#0F4852

#1B8192

#27B9D3

#64D0E3

Rectangle

#1B8192

#2D1B93

#932D1B

#81931B

Compound

#1B8192

#1B4593

#932D1B

#93691B

Variations

Lighter

#25B2CB

#5FC3D5

#A8D8E1

Darker

#136978

#0B4954

#062B32

Saturation

#456369

#1B8193

#0D8AA0

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

4.56:1

vs Black

4.60:1

Deuteranopia

#1B8192

#616E93

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#1B8192

#777790

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#1B8192

#1C837F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Pagoda Blue 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

#548D89

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#1B8192

Daylight 5500K

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

#4192AD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8ECED

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.

#752B1E

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: #1B8192;

CSS — background

background-color: #1B8192;

CSS Variable

--color-pagoda-blue: #1B8192;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pagoda-blue': '#1B8192' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#1B8192] text-[#1B8192]

SCSS

$pagoda-blue: #1B8192;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #1B8192?

#1B8192 is Pagoda Blue, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #1B8192 warm or cool?

Pagoda Blue reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Pagoda Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Pagoda Blue?

Pagoda Blue 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 Pagoda Blue?

You can download Pagoda Blue 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 Pagoda Blue?

The hex code is #1B8192. In RGB it's 27, 129, 146, and in HSL it's 189°, 69%, 34%.

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