GREENS

Swimmers Pool

#2DC5BB

RGB 45, 197, 187 · HSL 176°, 63%, 47% · CMYK 77, 0, 5, 23

Swimmers Pool is #2DC5BB in HEX — rgb(45, 197, 187), hsl(176°, 63%, 47%), cmyk(77%, 0%, 5%, 23%).

Swimmers Pool pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 176°, 63%, 47%. 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#2DC5BB

RGB45, 197, 187

HSL176°, 63%, 47%

HSV176°, 77%, 77%

CMYK77, 0, 5, 23

Decimal2999739

CSS RGBrgb(45, 197, 187)

CSS HSLhsl(176, 63%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Alexandra Valley K-242

ΔE 3.7 · #00BCB5

PPG

Tint Of Turquoise 1232-5

ΔE 4.1 · #41BFB5

Benjamin Moore

Poolside 2048-40

ΔE 4.8 · #20BAB5

Behr

Brilliant Sea 520B-6

ΔE 5.1 · #36CAC8

Dulux

Magnetic Magic S28H5

ΔE 5.2 · #3EBBAD

Kobra

Green 39

ΔE 8 · #40B8A4

Valspar

Bayside 5006-10A

ΔE 8.1 · #5FC8C0

Hallman-Lindsay

Indian Necklace 695

ΔE 8.5 · #3FB2A8

Dunn-Edwards

Port Hope DE5731

ΔE 8.6 · #54C3C1

Kilz

Tropical Escape TB-56

ΔE 9.5 · #5CC1BC

Sherwin-Williams

Calypso SW6950

ΔE 14.2 · #01B0BB

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 19.1 · #84C3BE

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 19.6 · #91D0C5

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 23 · #18887C

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 23.1 · #84B59C

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 26.2 · #7AC2D8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#2DC5BB

#C32C36

Analogous

#2CC36E

#2DC5BB

#2C82C3

Triadic

#2DC5BB

#B92CC3

#C3B92C

Split-Complementary

#2DC5BB

#C32C82

#C36E2C

Tetradic

#2DC5BB

#6E2CC3

#C32C36

#82C32C

Monochromatic

#104743

#1E857E

#2DC5BB

#61DBD3

#9FE9E4

Rectangle

#2DC5BB

#2C36C3

#C32C36

#C3B92C

Compound

#2DC5BB

#2C82C3

#C32C36

#C36E2C

Variations

Lighter

#4FD7CE

#82D9D4

#BBE5E2

Darker

#209F97

#14706A

#0B423E

Saturation

#618F8B

#2CC3B9

#16DACD

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

2.14:1

Fail

vs Black

9.82:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#2DC5BB

#9DA4BE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2DC5BB

#B6B6BC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2DC5BB

#3DC2BF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Swimmers Pool 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

#61C0A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2DC5BB

Daylight 5500K

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

#4EC5CC

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.

#9C2F37

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: #2DC5BB;

CSS — background

background-color: #2DC5BB;

CSS Variable

--color-swimmers-pool: #2DC5BB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'swimmers-pool': '#2DC5BB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2DC5BB] text-[#2DC5BB]

SCSS

$swimmers-pool: #2DC5BB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2DC5BB?

#2DC5BB is Swimmers Pool, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #2DC5BB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Swimmers Pool?

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

What colors pair well with Swimmers Pool?

Swimmers Pool 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 Swimmers Pool?

You can download Swimmers Pool 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 Swimmers Pool?

The hex code is #2DC5BB. In RGB it's 45, 197, 187, and in HSL it's 176°, 63%, 47%.

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