BLUES

Aquatic Cool

#41A0B4

RGB 65, 160, 180 · HSL 190°, 47%, 48% · CMYK 64, 11, 0, 29

Aquatic Cool is #41A0B4 in HEX — rgb(65, 160, 180), hsl(190°, 47%, 48%), cmyk(64%, 11%, 0%, 29%).

Aquatic Cool pulls into the mid-tone end of the blues spectrum — HSL 190°, 47%, 48%. 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#41A0B4

RGB65, 160, 180

HSL190°, 47%, 48%

HSV190°, 64%, 71%

CMYK64, 11, 0, 29

Decimal4300980

CSS RGBrgb(65, 160, 180)

CSS HSLhsl(190, 47%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Blue 2054-40

ΔE 2.5 · #419DAD

Dulux

Aquatic Cool S32E4

ΔE 3 · #41A4B4

Sherwin-Williams

Jamaica Bay SW6781

ΔE 3 · #34A3B6

Behr

Valley Of Glaciers M480-6

ΔE 4.2 · #2C96AC

PPG

Blue Calypso 1235-5

ΔE 4.4 · #55A7B6

Dunn-Edwards

Tropical Lagoon DE5781

ΔE 4.6 · #1E98AE

Vista Paint

Patch of Blue K-186

ΔE 5.2 · #4CAAC4

Valspar

Sea Exposure 5005-8B

ΔE 5.8 · #529EA9

Kilz

Caspian Blue RE140-01

ΔE 6.7 · #5AA0B9

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Bliss 675

ΔE 6.9 · #0092AA

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 7.7 · #4EB3CD

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 11.8 · #3F888F

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 13.1 · #599EC4

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 14.2 · #7AC2D8

IKEA

IKEA084 84

ΔE 15.5 · #83AAC1

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 19 · #0E707B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#41A0B4

#B45441

Analogous

#41B48E

#41A0B4

#4167B4

Triadic

#41A0B4

#B441A1

#A1B441

Split-Complementary

#41A0B4

#B44167

#B48E41

Tetradic

#41A0B4

#8E41B4

#B45441

#67B441

Monochromatic

#183C43

#2D6F7C

#41A0B4

#74BECD

#ADD8E1

Rectangle

#41A0B4

#5441B4

#B45441

#A1B441

Compound

#41A0B4

#4167B4

#B45441

#B48E41

Variations

Lighter

#63B6C7

#90C5CF

#C1DBE0

Darker

#328292

#215B66

#12353C

Saturation

#69868C

#41A1B4

#20B6D4

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

3.04:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.91:1

Deuteranopia

#41A0B4

#7E8BB6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#41A0B4

#9595B2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#41A0B4

#41A29E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Aquatic Cool 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

#70A5A2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#41A0B4

Daylight 5500K

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

#5DAAC6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEC

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.

#924C3E

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: #41A0B4;

CSS — background

background-color: #41A0B4;

CSS Variable

--color-aquatic-cool: #41A0B4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aquatic-cool': '#41A0B4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#41A0B4] text-[#41A0B4]

SCSS

$aquatic-cool: #41A0B4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #41A0B4?

#41A0B4 is Aquatic Cool, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #41A0B4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aquatic Cool?

Aquatic Cool works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Aquatic Cool?

Aquatic Cool 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 Aquatic Cool?

You can download Aquatic Cool 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 Aquatic Cool?

The hex code is #41A0B4. In RGB it's 65, 160, 180, and in HSL it's 190°, 47%, 48%.

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