GREENS

Azure Tide

#2B9890

RGB 43, 152, 144 · HSL 176°, 56%, 38% · CMYK 72, 0, 5, 40

Azure Tide is #2B9890 in HEX — rgb(43, 152, 144), hsl(176°, 56%, 38%), cmyk(72%, 0%, 5%, 40%).

Azure Tide pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 176°, 56%, 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#2B9890

RGB43, 152, 144

HSL176°, 56%, 38%

HSV176°, 72%, 60%

CMYK72, 0, 5, 40

Decimal2857104

CSS RGBrgb(43, 152, 144)

CSS HSLhsl(176, 56%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Azure Tide 1231-6

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Reef Encounter DE5733

ΔE 3.2 · #00968F

Valspar

Tropical Hideaway 5007-10C

ΔE 3.2 · #149389

Behr

Beach Towel S-G-510

ΔE 3.5 · #1D9186

Vista Paint

Time to Grow K-249

ΔE 4.2 · #2D8E84

Sherwin-Williams

Nifty Turquoise SW6941

ΔE 4.2 · #019187

Dulux

Corfu Shallows S29H8

ΔE 4.4 · #008E88

Benjamin Moore

Gulf 665

ΔE 4.7 · #018D88

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 5 · #009185

Kilz

Caribbean Splash RH160

ΔE 5.7 · #108D8C

Hallman-Lindsay

Meringue 696

ΔE 6.2 · #009C8E

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 6.6 · #18887C

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 12.3 · #5D9B9B

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 16.4 · #427E83

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 17.3 · #729E9C

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 20.4 · #317455

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

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

#2B9890

#972B32

Analogous

#2B975A

#2B9890

#2B6897

Triadic

#2B9890

#902B97

#97902B

Split-Complementary

#2B9890

#972B68

#975A2B

Tetradic

#2B9890

#5A2B97

#972B32

#68972B

Monochromatic

#09201E

#1A5B57

#2B9890

#44CAC1

#80DBD5

Rectangle

#2B9890

#2B3297

#972B32

#97902B

Compound

#2B9890

#2B6897

#972B32

#975A2B

Variations

Lighter

#3AC7BE

#73CDC7

#B2DDDA

Darker

#207B75

#145652

#0B3330

Saturation

#51716F

#2B9790

#15ACA2

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

3.50:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.00:1

Deuteranopia

#2B9890

#7A7F92

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2B9890

#8D8D91

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2B9890

#359594

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Azure Tide 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

#609F87

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2B9890

Daylight 5500K

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

#4DA4AB

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#E9EDEC

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.

#7A2B30

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: #2B9890;

CSS — background

background-color: #2B9890;

CSS Variable

--color-azure-tide: #2B9890;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'azure-tide': '#2B9890' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2B9890] text-[#2B9890]

SCSS

$azure-tide: #2B9890;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2B9890?

#2B9890 is Azure Tide, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #2B9890 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Azure Tide?

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

What colors pair well with Azure Tide?

Azure Tide 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 Azure Tide?

You can download Azure Tide 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 Azure Tide?

The hex code is #2B9890. In RGB it's 43, 152, 144, and in HSL it's 176°, 56%, 38%.

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