TEALS
San Jose Blue
#2C9BA1
San Jose Blue pulls into the mid-tone end of the teals spectrum — HSL 183°, 57%, 40%. Its balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming; it reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. In interior projects it shines on wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents, particularly within bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms. Reads best alongside white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
San Jose Blue 741
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #2C9BA1?
#2C9BA1 is San Jose Blue, a mid teal with a cool undertone.
Is #2C9BA1 warm or cool?
San Jose Blue reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with San Jose Blue?
San Jose Blue works well in bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with San Jose Blue?
San Jose Blue pairs naturally with white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download San Jose Blue?
You can download San Jose 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 RGB value of #2C9BA1?
#2C9BA1 converts to RGB 44, 155, 161.