GREENS

Larkspur Blue

#20AEB1

RGB 32, 174, 177 · HSL 181°, 69%, 41% · CMYK 82, 2, 0, 31

Larkspur Blue is #20AEB1 in HEX — rgb(32, 174, 177), hsl(181°, 69%, 41%), cmyk(82%, 2%, 0%, 31%).

Larkspur Blue pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 181°, 69%, 41%. 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#20AEB1

RGB32, 174, 177

HSL181°, 69%, 41%

HSV181°, 82%, 69%

CMYK82, 2, 0, 31

Decimal2141873

CSS RGBrgb(32, 174, 177)

CSS HSLhsl(181, 69%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Seawall RF150-02

ΔE 0.5 · #23ADB0

Dulux

Tempo S29G5

ΔE 2 · #33AFB2

Hallman-Lindsay

Cyan Sky 681

ΔE 3.5 · #00B5B8

Behr

Caicos Turquoise MQ4-21

ΔE 3.6 · #17B5B5

Vista Paint

Cyan Sky C-680

ΔE 3.9 · #00B5B6

Benjamin Moore

Palm 733

ΔE 4.1 · #3BAAAA

Sherwin-Williams

Calypso SW6950

ΔE 4.6 · #01B0BB

PPG

Montego Bay 1233-6

ΔE 4.8 · #3FBABD

Valspar

Turquoise Tint 5006-10B

ΔE 4.8 · #3CB5B1

Dunn-Edwards

Teal Me No Lies DE5732

ΔE 5.2 · #0DACA7

Kobra

Green 39

ΔE 13.3 · #40B8A4

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 15.4 · #5D9B9B

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 16.9 · #18887C

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 20.2 · #729E9C

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 20.4 · #7AC2D8

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 22.2 · #427E83

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

#20AEB1

#B12320

Analogous

#20B16B

#20AEB1

#2066B1

Triadic

#20AEB1

#B120AE

#AEB120

Split-Complementary

#20AEB1

#B12066

#B16B20

Tetradic

#20AEB1

#6B20B1

#B12320

#66B120

Monochromatic

#092F2F

#156F70

#20AEB1

#41DADC

#82E6E8

Rectangle

#20AEB1

#2320B1

#B12320

#AEB120

Compound

#20AEB1

#2066B1

#B12320

#B16B20

Variations

Lighter

#34D7DA

#70D8DA

#B1E3E4

Darker

#178E90

#0E6465

#073B3C

Saturation

#537D7E

#20AEB1

#10BEC1

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

2.71:1

Fail

vs Black

7.75:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#20AEB1

#8892B3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#20AEB1

#A0A0B1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#20AEB1

#2CADAA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Larkspur 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

#57AFA0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#20AEB1

Daylight 5500K

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

#45B4C4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EDED

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.

#8D2625

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: #20AEB1;

CSS — background

background-color: #20AEB1;

CSS Variable

--color-larkspur-blue: #20AEB1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'larkspur-blue': '#20AEB1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#20AEB1] text-[#20AEB1]

SCSS

$larkspur-blue: #20AEB1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #20AEB1?

#20AEB1 is Larkspur Blue, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #20AEB1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Larkspur Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Larkspur Blue?

Larkspur 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 Larkspur Blue?

You can download Larkspur 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 Larkspur Blue?

The hex code is #20AEB1. In RGB it's 32, 174, 177, and in HSL it's 181°, 69%, 41%.

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