BLUES

Valley Of Glaciers

#2C96AC

RGB 44, 150, 172 · HSL 190°, 59%, 42% · CMYK 74, 13, 0, 33

Valley Of Glaciers is #2C96AC in HEX — rgb(44, 150, 172), hsl(190°, 59%, 42%), cmyk(74%, 13%, 0%, 33%).

Valley Of Glaciers pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 190°, 59%, 42%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#2C96AC

RGB44, 150, 172

HSL190°, 59%, 42%

HSV190°, 74%, 67%

CMYK74, 13, 0, 33

Decimal2922156

CSS RGBrgb(44, 150, 172)

CSS HSLhsl(190, 59%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Valley Of Glaciers M480-6

Exact match

Dulux

Water Welt S33E4

ΔE 2 · #3998AF

Dunn-Edwards

Tropical Lagoon DE5781

ΔE 2 · #1E98AE

Vista Paint

Navajo Turquoise K-193

ΔE 3.1 · #0094AA

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Bliss 675

ΔE 3.1 · #0092AA

PPG

Mediterranean Blue 1236-7

ΔE 3.4 · #0090A8

Benjamin Moore

Meridian 761

ΔE 3.5 · #0594A8

Sherwin-Williams

Jamaica Bay SW6781

ΔE 5.3 · #34A3B6

Valspar

Fragrant Bouquet 5003-10B

ΔE 5.4 · #269EBC

Kilz

Wide Awake RE270-02

ΔE 6 · #4791A1

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 10.7 · #3F888F

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 11 · #4EB3CD

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 13.4 · #317983

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 13.5 · #599EC4

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 15.9 · #0E707B

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 18.1 · #7AC2D8

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

#2C96AC

#AA412C

Analogous

#2CAA80

#2C96AC

#2C56AA

Triadic

#2C96AC

#AA2C95

#95AA2C

Split-Complementary

#2C96AC

#AA2C56

#AA802C

Tetradic

#2C96AC

#802CAA

#AA412C

#56AA2C

Monochromatic

#0D2B31

#1C606D

#2C96AC

#51BCD2

#8DD4E2

Rectangle

#2C96AC

#412CAA

#AA412C

#95AA2C

Compound

#2C96AC

#2C56AA

#AA412C

#AA802C

Variations

Lighter

#43B7CE

#7AC4D3

#B6D9E1

Darker

#21798B

#155461

#0B323A

Saturation

#58787E

#2C95AA

#16A4C0

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry

Pairs With

warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.46:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.07:1

Deuteranopia

#2C96AC

#7281AE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2C96AC

#8B8BA9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2C96AC

#2C9994

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Valley Of Glaciers lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

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How it looks under different light

#609D9C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2C96AC

Daylight 5500K

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

#4EA2C0

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.

#893D2D

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: #2C96AC;

CSS — background

background-color: #2C96AC;

CSS Variable

--color-valley-of-glaciers: #2C96AC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'valley-of-glaciers': '#2C96AC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2C96AC] text-[#2C96AC]

SCSS

$valley-of-glaciers: #2C96AC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2C96AC?

#2C96AC is Valley Of Glaciers, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #2C96AC warm or cool?

Valley Of Glaciers reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Valley Of Glaciers?

Valley Of Glaciers works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Valley Of Glaciers?

Valley Of Glaciers pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Valley Of Glaciers?

You can download Valley Of Glaciers 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 Valley Of Glaciers?

The hex code is #2C96AC. In RGB it's 44, 150, 172, and in HSL it's 190°, 59%, 42%.

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