GREENS

Yucatan

#3BCEE2

RGB 59, 206, 226 · HSL 187°, 74%, 56% · CMYK 74, 9, 0, 11

Yucatan is #3BCEE2 in HEX — rgb(59, 206, 226), hsl(187°, 74%, 56%), cmyk(74%, 9%, 0%, 11%).

Yucatan pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 187°, 74%, 56%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#3BCEE2

RGB59, 206, 226

HSL187°, 74%, 56%

HSV187°, 74%, 89%

CMYK74, 9, 0, 11

Decimal3919586

CSS RGBrgb(59, 206, 226)

CSS HSLhsl(187, 74%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Yucatan P490-5

Exact match

Dulux

Glimpse S32H3

ΔE 7.9 · #4FBDCE

Hallman-Lindsay

Enchanted Evening 673

ΔE 8.9 · #63C3D3

Vista Paint

Enchanted Evening C-672

ΔE 9 · #63C3D2

Dunn-Edwards

Faded Jeans DE5752

ΔE 10 · #5DBDCB

Valspar

Rapids 5004-10A

ΔE 10.8 · #67C4CB

Kilz

Sailing Ship RE260-02

ΔE 10.8 · #51B8D0

PPG

High Dive 1236-5

ΔE 10.8 · #59B9CC

Benjamin Moore

Madison 759

ΔE 11.4 · #6CC1CF

Sherwin-Williams

Calypso SW6950

ΔE 12 · #01B0BB

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 12.8 · #4EB3CD

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 14.9 · #7AC2D8

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 19.9 · #84C3BE

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 22 · #91D0C5

Colorhouse

Sprout .01 Sprout-01

ΔE 24.1 · #ADE8E2

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 25.3 · #A1C5C8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#3BCEE2

#E24F3C

Analogous

#3CE2A2

#3BCEE2

#3C7BE2

Triadic

#3BCEE2

#E23CCE

#CEE23C

Split-Complementary

#3BCEE2

#E23C7B

#E2A23C

Tetradic

#3BCEE2

#A23CE2

#E24F3C

#7BE23C

Monochromatic

#116873

#1BA4B6

#3BCEE2

#7EDFEC

#C1F0F6

Rectangle

#3BCEE2

#4F3CE2

#E24F3C

#CEE23C

Compound

#3BCEE2

#3C7BE2

#E24F3C

#E2A23C

Variations

Lighter

#63D8E8

#91DCE6

#C3E7EC

Darker

#19B6CB

#0F808E

#074C55

Saturation

#76A2A8

#3CCEE2

#2DDAF0

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

1.89:1

Fail

vs Black

11.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#3BCEE2

#A0B0E4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3BCEE2

#BFBFE0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3BCEE2

#3FD0CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Yucatan 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

#6CC7C5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3BCEE2

Daylight 5500K

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

#59CCE9

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.

#C63F2D

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #3BCEE2;

CSS — background

background-color: #3BCEE2;

CSS Variable

--color-yucatan: #3BCEE2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yucatan': '#3BCEE2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3BCEE2] text-[#3BCEE2]

SCSS

$yucatan: #3BCEE2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3BCEE2?

#3BCEE2 is Yucatan, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #3BCEE2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yucatan?

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

What colors pair well with Yucatan?

Yucatan 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 Yucatan?

You can download Yucatan 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 Yucatan?

The hex code is #3BCEE2. In RGB it's 59, 206, 226, and in HSL it's 187°, 74%, 56%.

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