GREENS

Waikiki

#218BA0

RGB 33, 139, 160 · HSL 190°, 66%, 38% · CMYK 79, 13, 0, 37

Waikiki is #218BA0 in HEX — rgb(33, 139, 160), hsl(190°, 66%, 38%), cmyk(79%, 13%, 0%, 37%).

Waikiki pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 190°, 66%, 38%. 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#218BA0

RGB33, 139, 160

HSL190°, 66%, 38%

HSV190°, 79%, 63%

CMYK79, 13, 0, 37

Decimal2198432

CSS RGBrgb(33, 139, 160)

CSS HSLhsl(190, 66%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Safe Harbor 1235-6

ΔE 2 · #1E8EA1

Dulux

Blue Arc S32G6

ΔE 2.1 · #008AA1

Sherwin-Williams

Cruising SW6782

ΔE 3.1 · #018498

Benjamin Moore

Pacific 762

ΔE 3.4 · #01839A

Vista Paint

Blue Bliss C-674

ΔE 3.5 · #0091A8

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Bliss 675

ΔE 4 · #0092AA

Behr

Valley Of Glaciers M480-6

ΔE 4.2 · #2C96AC

Dunn-Edwards

Tropical Lagoon DE5781

ΔE 5.2 · #1E98AE

Kilz

Wide Awake RE270-02

ΔE 5.9 · #4791A1

Valspar

Garden Pool 5003-10C

ΔE 6.1 · #0E829F

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 8.9 · #3F888F

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 10 · #317983

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 12 · #427E83

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 12 · #0E707B

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 15.1 · #4EB3CD

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 19.8 · #4C6A74

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

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

#218BA0

#A13621

Analogous

#21A176

#218BA0

#214CA1

Triadic

#218BA0

#A1218C

#8CA121

Split-Complementary

#218BA0

#A1214C

#A17621

Tetradic

#218BA0

#7621A1

#A13621

#4CA121

Monochromatic

#071D22

#145461

#218BA0

#38BCD6

#78D1E3

Rectangle

#218BA0

#3621A1

#A13621

#8CA121

Compound

#218BA0

#214CA1

#A13621

#A17621

Variations

Lighter

#2DB8D4

#6BC4D5

#AED9E1

Darker

#187183

#0F4F5C

#072F37

Saturation

#4E6E74

#218CA1

#1097B1

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

3.99:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.27:1

Deuteranopia

#218BA0

#6877A2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#218BA0

#80809D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#218BA0

#218D89

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Waikiki 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

#589593

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#218BA0

Daylight 5500K

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

#459AB7

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.

#813424

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: #218BA0;

CSS — background

background-color: #218BA0;

CSS Variable

--color-waikiki: #218BA0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'waikiki': '#218BA0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#218BA0] text-[#218BA0]

SCSS

$waikiki: #218BA0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #218BA0?

#218BA0 is Waikiki, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #218BA0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Waikiki?

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

What colors pair well with Waikiki?

Waikiki 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 Waikiki?

You can download Waikiki 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 Waikiki?

The hex code is #218BA0. In RGB it's 33, 139, 160, and in HSL it's 190°, 66%, 38%.

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