GREENS

Kentucky Bluegrass

#22AABB

RGB 34, 170, 187 · HSL 187°, 69%, 43% · CMYK 82, 9, 0, 27

Kentucky Bluegrass is #22AABB in HEX — rgb(34, 170, 187), hsl(187°, 69%, 43%), cmyk(82%, 9%, 0%, 27%).

Kentucky Bluegrass pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 187°, 69%, 43%. 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#22AABB

RGB34, 170, 187

HSL187°, 69%, 43%

HSV187°, 82%, 73%

CMYK82, 9, 0, 27

Decimal2271931

CSS RGBrgb(34, 170, 187)

CSS HSLhsl(187, 69%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Bahaman 2055-40

ΔE 1.6 · #13ACBF

Dulux

Maui S32G4

ΔE 1.8 · #21AABE

Vista Paint

Bountiful Blue K-194

ΔE 2.5 · #1CADC2

Valspar

Exotic Sea 5004-10B

ΔE 3.3 · #2EA6B2

PPG

Jamaican Sea 1236-6

ΔE 3.4 · #26A5BA

Hallman-Lindsay

Sarah's Garden 674

ΔE 3.5 · #00AAC1

Behr

Riviera Paradise 530B-7

ΔE 3.9 · #2AADC4

Sherwin-Williams

Jamaica Bay SW6781

ΔE 4.4 · #34A3B6

Kilz

Tropical Twist RF140-02

ΔE 4.5 · #23A2AD

Dunn-Edwards

Riviera DE5753

ΔE 4.6 · #189FAC

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 8.7 · #4EB3CD

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 15.4 · #5D9B9B

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 15.8 · #7AC2D8

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 19.1 · #599EC4

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 19.9 · #729E9C

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 21.4 · #18887C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#22AABB

#B93422

Analogous

#22B97F

#22AABB

#225CB9

Triadic

#22AABB

#B922A8

#A8B922

Split-Complementary

#22AABB

#B9225C

#B97F22

Tetradic

#22AABB

#7F22B9

#B93422

#5CB922

Monochromatic

#0A3338

#166D79

#22AABB

#4ACDDE

#8BDFEA

Rectangle

#22AABB

#3422B9

#B93422

#A8B922

Compound

#22AABB

#225CB9

#B93422

#B97F22

Variations

Lighter

#3AC8DB

#75CFDB

#B4DFE5

Darker

#188897

#0F5F6A

#07383F

Saturation

#577F84

#22A8B9

#11B5CA

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

2.79:1

Fail

vs Black

7.54:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#22AABB

#8290BD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#22AABB

#9D9DB9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#22AABB

#27ABA7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Kentucky Bluegrass 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

#59ACA7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#22AABB

Daylight 5500K

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

#46B1CC

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.

#943327

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: #22AABB;

CSS — background

background-color: #22AABB;

CSS Variable

--color-kentucky-bluegrass: #22AABB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kentucky-bluegrass': '#22AABB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#22AABB] text-[#22AABB]

SCSS

$kentucky-bluegrass: #22AABB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #22AABB?

#22AABB is Kentucky Bluegrass, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #22AABB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Kentucky Bluegrass?

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

What colors pair well with Kentucky Bluegrass?

Kentucky Bluegrass 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 Kentucky Bluegrass?

You can download Kentucky Bluegrass 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 Kentucky Bluegrass?

The hex code is #22AABB. In RGB it's 34, 170, 187, and in HSL it's 187°, 69%, 43%.

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