TEALS
Varsity Blues
#226977
Sitting at HSL 190°, 56%, 30%, Varsity Blues reads dark and cool. Its balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming; it reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. Best used for feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture in bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms. Designers pair it with white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble for grounded, cohesive interiors.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Varsity Blues 756
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms
Best Uses
feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture
Pairs With
white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #226977?
#226977 is Varsity Blues, a deep teal with a cool undertone.
Is #226977 warm or cool?
Varsity Blues reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Varsity Blues?
Varsity Blues works well in bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture.
What colors pair well with Varsity Blues?
Varsity Blues pairs naturally with white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Varsity Blues?
You can download Varsity Blues 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 RGB value of #226977?
#226977 converts to RGB 34, 105, 119.