GREENS

Glass Jar Blue

#20B2AA

RGB 32, 178, 170 · HSL 177°, 70%, 41% · CMYK 82, 0, 4, 30

Glass Jar Blue is #20B2AA in HEX — rgb(32, 178, 170), hsl(177°, 70%, 41%), cmyk(82%, 0%, 4%, 30%).

Glass Jar Blue pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 177°, 70%, 41%. 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#20B2AA

RGB32, 178, 170

HSL177°, 70%, 41%

HSV177°, 82%, 70%

CMYK82, 0, 4, 30

Decimal2142890

CSS RGBrgb(32, 178, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(177, 70%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Teal Me No Lies DE5732

ΔE 2.7 · #0DACA7

Dulux

Tropical Tree S28G6

ΔE 2.8 · #20AEA2

Benjamin Moore

Poolside 2048-40

ΔE 3.4 · #20BAB5

Hallman-Lindsay

Indian Necklace 695

ΔE 3.8 · #3FB2A8

Vista Paint

So Jaded K-241

ΔE 4.3 · #00A79D

Valspar

Turquoise Tint 5006-10B

ΔE 4.4 · #3CB5B1

Behr

Caicos Turquoise MQ4-21

ΔE 4.7 · #17B5B5

PPG

Grecian Isle 1232-6

ΔE 5.2 · #00A49B

Kilz

Deep Teal RH150

ΔE 6 · #1FA497

Kobra

Green 39

ΔE 7.1 · #40B8A4

Sherwin-Williams

Aquarium SW6767

ΔE 10.3 · #3AA9AE

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 16.3 · #18887C

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 18.5 · #5D9B9B

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 20.9 · #91D0C5

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 21.5 · #84B59C

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 25.4 · #7AC2D8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#20B2AA

#B21F27

Analogous

#1FB261

#20B2AA

#1F70B2

Triadic

#20B2AA

#AA1FB2

#B2AA1F

Split-Complementary

#20B2AA

#B21F70

#B2611F

Tetradic

#20B2AA

#611FB2

#B21F27

#70B21F

Monochromatic

#08302E

#14716C

#20B2AA

#40DDD5

#81E9E4

Rectangle

#20B2AA

#1F27B2

#B21F27

#B2AA1F

Compound

#20B2AA

#1F70B2

#B21F27

#B2611F

Variations

Lighter

#32DBD2

#6FDAD5

#B1E4E2

Darker

#16918B

#0D6661

#073C3A

Saturation

#537F7C

#1FB2AA

#10C1B9

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

2.62:1

Fail

vs Black

8.01:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#20B2AA

#8D94AC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#20B2AA

#A4A4AB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#20B2AA

#31AFAD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Glass Jar 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

#57B29B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#20B2AA

Daylight 5500K

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

#45B7BF

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.

#8E2429

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: #20B2AA;

CSS — background

background-color: #20B2AA;

CSS Variable

--color-glass-jar-blue: #20B2AA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'glass-jar-blue': '#20B2AA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#20B2AA] text-[#20B2AA]

SCSS

$glass-jar-blue: #20B2AA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #20B2AA?

#20B2AA is Glass Jar Blue, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #20B2AA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Glass Jar Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Glass Jar Blue?

Glass Jar 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 Glass Jar Blue?

You can download Glass Jar 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 Glass Jar Blue?

The hex code is #20B2AA. In RGB it's 32, 178, 170, and in HSL it's 177°, 70%, 41%.

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