GREENS

Aqua Lake

#30949D

RGB 48, 148, 157 · HSL 185°, 53%, 40% · CMYK 69, 6, 0, 38

Aqua Lake is #30949D in HEX — rgb(48, 148, 157), hsl(185°, 53%, 40%), cmyk(69%, 6%, 0%, 38%).

Aqua Lake pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 185°, 53%, 40%. 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#30949D

RGB48, 148, 157

HSL185°, 53%, 40%

HSV185°, 69%, 62%

CMYK69, 6, 0, 38

Decimal3183773

CSS RGBrgb(48, 148, 157)

CSS HSLhsl(185, 53%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Southwestern Trail RF110-01

ΔE 1.6 · #24929B

Benjamin Moore

In CSP-640

ΔE 2.4 · #3C99A3

Behr

Wipeout 540D-6

ΔE 2.7 · #3397A4

Dulux

Aqua Lake S30F6

ΔE 3 · #30989D

Dunn-Edwards

Caribbean Cruise DE5760

ΔE 4.1 · #3F9DA9

Vista Paint

Aqua Marine K-201

ΔE 4.3 · #088E95

Sherwin-Williams

Splashy SW6942

ΔE 5.2 · #019196

PPG

Sea Fantasy 1234-6

ΔE 5.8 · #1A9597

Valspar

Cool Rain 5005-10C

ΔE 6 · #099BA1

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 6.5 · #3F888F

Hallman-Lindsay

Cold North 688

ΔE 8.1 · #559C9B

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 11.1 · #427E83

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 11.3 · #317983

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 13.9 · #0E707B

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 14.5 · #009185

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 20.7 · #7AC2D8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#30949D

#9C3930

Analogous

#309C6F

#30949D

#305D9C

Triadic

#30949D

#9C3093

#939C30

Split-Complementary

#30949D

#9C305D

#9C6F30

Tetradic

#30949D

#6F309C

#9C3930

#5D9C30

Monochromatic

#0C2527

#1E5C62

#30949D

#4FBFC9

#8AD4DB

Rectangle

#30949D

#39309C

#9C3930

#939C30

Compound

#30949D

#305D9C

#9C3930

#9C6F30

Variations

Lighter

#44BBC5

#7AC6CD

#B6DADD

Darker

#24777F

#175359

#0D3135

Saturation

#567476

#30939C

#18A7B4

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

3.59:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.85:1

Deuteranopia

#30949D

#747E9F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#30949D

#89899C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#30949D

#349491

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Aqua Lake 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

#639C91

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#30949D

Daylight 5500K

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

#51A1B5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECED

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.

#7E3630

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: #30949D;

CSS — background

background-color: #30949D;

CSS Variable

--color-aqua-lake: #30949D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aqua-lake': '#30949D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#30949D] text-[#30949D]

SCSS

$aqua-lake: #30949D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #30949D?

#30949D is Aqua Lake, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #30949D warm or cool?

Aqua Lake reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Aqua Lake?

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

What colors pair well with Aqua Lake?

Aqua Lake 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 Aqua Lake?

You can download Aqua Lake 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 Aqua Lake?

The hex code is #30949D. In RGB it's 48, 148, 157, and in HSL it's 185°, 53%, 40%.

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