GREENS

Baltic

#279D9F

RGB 39, 157, 159 · HSL 181°, 61%, 39% · CMYK 75, 1, 0, 38

Baltic is #279D9F in HEX — rgb(39, 157, 159), hsl(181°, 61%, 39%), cmyk(75%, 1%, 0%, 38%).

Baltic pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 181°, 61%, 39%. 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#279D9F

RGB39, 157, 159

HSL181°, 61%, 39%

HSV181°, 75%, 62%

CMYK75, 1, 0, 38

Decimal2596255

CSS RGBrgb(39, 157, 159)

CSS HSLhsl(181, 61%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Empress Envy S29F6

ΔE 1.6 · #2AA0A0

PPG

Riviera Paradise 1233-7

ΔE 2.6 · #009A9E

Benjamin Moore

San 741

ΔE 2.8 · #2D9CA2

Valspar

Cool Rain 5005-10C

ΔE 2.8 · #099BA1

Hallman-Lindsay

Pleasant Stream 682

ΔE 3.2 · #00A0A2

Behr

Island Dream MQ4-20

ΔE 3.9 · #0099A1

Vista Paint

Pleasant Stream C-681

ΔE 4.7 · #00A19F

Sherwin-Williams

Splashy SW6942

ΔE 4.8 · #019196

Kilz

Tropical Twist RF140-02

ΔE 5.6 · #23A2AD

Dunn-Edwards

Montego Bay DE5739

ΔE 6.3 · #4BA4A9

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 10.2 · #009185

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 11.1 · #5D9B9B

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 11.7 · #18887C

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 15.8 · #427E83

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 16.6 · #317983

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 22 · #7AC2D8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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

#279D9F

#A02927

Analogous

#27A065

#279D9F

#2761A0

Triadic

#279D9F

#A0279E

#9EA027

Split-Complementary

#279D9F

#A02761

#A06527

Tetradic

#279D9F

#6527A0

#A02927

#61A027

Monochromatic

#092425

#186163

#279D9F

#42CFD1

#80DFE0

Rectangle

#279D9F

#2927A0

#A02927

#9EA027

Compound

#279D9F

#2761A0

#A02927

#A06527

Variations

Lighter

#37CCCE

#71D0D2

#B1DFE0

Darker

#1D8183

#125A5B

#093536

Saturation

#517576

#279EA0

#13B1B4

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

3.28:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.41:1

Deuteranopia

#279D9F

#7B84A1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#279D9F

#91919F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#279D9F

#309C99

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Baltic 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

#5DA292

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#279D9F

Daylight 5500K

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

#4AA7B7

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.

#802A29

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: #279D9F;

CSS — background

background-color: #279D9F;

CSS Variable

--color-baltic: #279D9F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'baltic': '#279D9F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#279D9F] text-[#279D9F]

SCSS

$baltic: #279D9F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #279D9F?

#279D9F is Baltic, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #279D9F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Baltic?

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

What colors pair well with Baltic?

Baltic 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 Baltic?

You can download Baltic 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 Baltic?

The hex code is #279D9F. In RGB it's 39, 157, 159, and in HSL it's 181°, 61%, 39%.

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