GREENS

Adriatic Blue

#2AA7BC

RGB 42, 167, 188 · HSL 189°, 63%, 45% · CMYK 78, 11, 0, 26

Adriatic Blue is #2AA7BC in HEX — rgb(42, 167, 188), hsl(189°, 63%, 45%), cmyk(78%, 11%, 0%, 26%).

Adriatic Blue pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 189°, 63%, 45%. 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#2AA7BC

RGB42, 167, 188

HSL189°, 63%, 45%

HSV189°, 78%, 74%

CMYK78, 11, 0, 26

Decimal2795452

CSS RGBrgb(42, 167, 188)

CSS HSLhsl(189, 63%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Adriatic Blue S32F4

Exact match

PPG

Jamaican Sea 1236-6

ΔE 0.8 · #26A5BA

Sherwin-Williams

Jamaica Bay SW6781

ΔE 2.3 · #34A3B6

Behr

Riviera Paradise 530B-7

ΔE 2.5 · #2AADC4

Vista Paint

Sarah's Garden C-673

ΔE 2.5 · #08A9BF

Hallman-Lindsay

Sarah's Garden 674

ΔE 3 · #00AAC1

Benjamin Moore

Bahaman 2055-40

ΔE 3.6 · #13ACBF

Valspar

Exotic Sea 5004-10B

ΔE 5.2 · #2EA6B2

Dunn-Edwards

Tropical Lagoon DE5781

ΔE 5.6 · #1E98AE

Kilz

Tropical Twist RF140-02

ΔE 6.3 · #23A2AD

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 6.8 · #4EB3CD

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 14.7 · #7AC2D8

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 15.2 · #3F888F

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 16 · #599EC4

IKEA

IKEA084 84

ΔE 19.2 · #83AAC1

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 21.7 · #0E707B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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

#2AA7BC

#BB402A

Analogous

#2ABB88

#2AA7BC

#2A5DBB

Triadic

#2AA7BC

#BB2AA5

#A5BB2A

Split-Complementary

#2AA7BC

#BB2A5D

#BB882A

Tetradic

#2AA7BC

#882ABB

#BB402A

#5DBB2A

Monochromatic

#0E373E

#1C6E7D

#2AA7BC

#59C6D9

#97DBE7

Rectangle

#2AA7BC

#402ABB

#BB402A

#A5BB2A

Compound

#2AA7BC

#2A5DBB

#BB402A

#BB882A

Variations

Lighter

#48C0D5

#7ECAD8

#B8DDE4

Darker

#1F8699

#135E6B

#0A373F

Saturation

#5D8288

#2AA5BB

#15B4D0

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

2.86:1

Fail

vs Black

7.35:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#2AA7BC

#7F8FBE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2AA7BC

#9A9AB9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2AA7BC

#2CA9A4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Adriatic Blue 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

#5FAAA8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2AA7BC

Daylight 5500K

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

#4CAFCC

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.

#963D2D

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: #2AA7BC;

CSS — background

background-color: #2AA7BC;

CSS Variable

--color-adriatic-blue: #2AA7BC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'adriatic-blue': '#2AA7BC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2AA7BC] text-[#2AA7BC]

SCSS

$adriatic-blue: #2AA7BC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2AA7BC?

#2AA7BC is Adriatic Blue, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #2AA7BC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Adriatic Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Adriatic Blue?

Adriatic Blue 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 Adriatic Blue?

You can download Adriatic Blue 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 Adriatic Blue?

The hex code is #2AA7BC. In RGB it's 42, 167, 188, and in HSL it's 189°, 63%, 45%.

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