BLUES

Gulf Waters

#20A4BF

RGB 32, 164, 191 · HSL 190°, 71%, 44% · CMYK 83, 14, 0, 25

Gulf Waters is #20A4BF in HEX — rgb(32, 164, 191), hsl(190°, 71%, 44%), cmyk(83%, 14%, 0%, 25%).

Gulf Waters pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 190°, 71%, 44%. 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#20A4BF

RGB32, 164, 191

HSL190°, 71%, 44%

HSV190°, 83%, 75%

CMYK83, 14, 0, 25

Decimal2139327

CSS RGBrgb(32, 164, 191)

CSS HSLhsl(190, 71%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Gulf Waters MQ4-52

Exact match

Dulux

Delos Blue S33H4

ΔE 0.8 · #16A4C0

Sherwin-Williams

Capri SW6788

ΔE 2.8 · #01A0B8

Valspar

Fragrant Bouquet 5003-10B

ΔE 3.4 · #269EBC

PPG

Jamaican Sea 1236-6

ΔE 3.5 · #26A5BA

Benjamin Moore

Dream 769

ΔE 3.9 · #20A1C2

Vista Paint

Sarah's Garden C-673

ΔE 4.5 · #08A9BF

Hallman-Lindsay

Sarah's Garden 674

ΔE 4.5 · #00AAC1

Dunn-Edwards

Tropical Lagoon DE5781

ΔE 5.3 · #1E98AE

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 6.8 · #4EB3CD

Kilz

Sailing Ship RE260-02

ΔE 8.2 · #51B8D0

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 13.5 · #599EC4

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 15.4 · #7AC2D8

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 16.4 · #3F888F

IKEA

IKEA084 84

ΔE 19 · #83AAC1

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 21.8 · #0E707B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

#20A4BF

#C03B21

Analogous

#21C08B

#20A4BF

#2156C0

Triadic

#20A4BF

#C021A5

#A5C021

Split-Complementary

#20A4BF

#C02156

#C08B21

Tetradic

#20A4BF

#8B21C0

#C03B21

#56C021

Monochromatic

#0A353D

#156D7E

#20A4BF

#4CC8E1

#8EDCEC

Rectangle

#20A4BF

#3B21C0

#C03B21

#A5C021

Compound

#20A4BF

#2156C0

#C03B21

#C08B21

Variations

Lighter

#3CC3DE

#76CCDD

#B4DEE6

Darker

#17869D

#0E5E6E

#073741

Saturation

#588088

#21A5C0

#10B0D0

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

2.95:1

Fail

vs Black

7.12:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#20A4BF

#7A8CC1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#20A4BF

#9797BC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#20A4BF

#1EA7A1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Gulf Waters 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

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How it looks under different light

#57A8AA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#20A4BF

Daylight 5500K

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

#45ADCF

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.

#993926

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: #20A4BF;

CSS — background

background-color: #20A4BF;

CSS Variable

--color-gulf-waters: #20A4BF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gulf-waters': '#20A4BF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#20A4BF] text-[#20A4BF]

SCSS

$gulf-waters: #20A4BF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #20A4BF?

#20A4BF is Gulf Waters, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #20A4BF warm or cool?

Gulf Waters reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Gulf Waters?

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

What colors pair well with Gulf Waters?

Gulf Waters 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 Gulf Waters?

You can download Gulf Waters 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 Gulf Waters?

The hex code is #20A4BF. In RGB it's 32, 164, 191, and in HSL it's 190°, 71%, 44%.

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