GREENS

Waikiki

#218FA0

RGB 33, 143, 160 · HSL 188°, 66%, 38% · CMYK 79, 11, 0, 37

Waikiki is #218FA0 in HEX — rgb(33, 143, 160), hsl(188°, 66%, 38%), cmyk(79%, 11%, 0%, 37%).

Waikiki pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 188°, 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#218FA0

RGB33, 143, 160

HSL188°, 66%, 38%

HSV188°, 79%, 63%

CMYK79, 11, 0, 37

Decimal2199456

CSS RGBrgb(33, 143, 160)

CSS HSLhsl(188, 66%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Waikiki S32E5

Exact match

PPG

Safe Harbor 1235-6

ΔE 1.3 · #1E8EA1

Benjamin Moore

Wilmington 754

ΔE 2.4 · #3393A2

Vista Paint

Blue Bliss C-674

ΔE 3.8 · #0091A8

Behr

Wipeout 540D-6

ΔE 3.8 · #3397A4

Kilz

Peacock Plume RH170

ΔE 3.8 · #138A96

Dunn-Edwards

Tropical Teal DE5754

ΔE 4.3 · #008794

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Bliss 675

ΔE 4.4 · #0092AA

Sherwin-Williams

Cruising SW6782

ΔE 4.6 · #018498

Valspar

Bay Teal 5004-10C

ΔE 6.8 · #00828C

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 7.8 · #3F888F

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 10.4 · #317983

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 11.7 · #427E83

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 12.5 · #0E707B

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 14.5 · #4EB3CD

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 21 · #4C6A74

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

#218FA0

#A13221

Analogous

#21A172

#218FA0

#2150A1

Triadic

#218FA0

#A12190

#90A121

Split-Complementary

#218FA0

#A12150

#A17221

Tetradic

#218FA0

#7221A1

#A13221

#50A121

Monochromatic

#071E22

#145761

#218FA0

#38C1D6

#78D5E3

Rectangle

#218FA0

#3221A1

#A13221

#90A121

Compound

#218FA0

#2150A1

#A13221

#A17221

Variations

Lighter

#2DBED4

#6BC7D5

#AEDAE1

Darker

#187583

#0F525C

#073037

Saturation

#4E6F74

#2190A1

#109CB1

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

3.82:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.50:1

Deuteranopia

#218FA0

#6D7AA2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#218FA0

#84849E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#218FA0

#23918C

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

#589893

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#218FA0

Daylight 5500K

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

#459DB7

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.

#813024

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: #218FA0;

CSS — background

background-color: #218FA0;

CSS Variable

--color-waikiki: #218FA0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'waikiki': '#218FA0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#218FA0] text-[#218FA0]

SCSS

$waikiki: #218FA0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #218FA0?

#218FA0 is Waikiki, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #218FA0 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 #218FA0. In RGB it's 33, 143, 160, and in HSL it's 188°, 66%, 38%.

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