GREENS

Blue Square

#46A5AA

RGB 70, 165, 170 · HSL 183°, 42%, 47% · CMYK 59, 3, 0, 33

Blue Square is #46A5AA in HEX — rgb(70, 165, 170), hsl(183°, 42%, 47%), cmyk(59%, 3%, 0%, 33%).

Blue Square pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 183°, 42%, 47%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#46A5AA

RGB70, 165, 170

HSL183°, 42%, 47%

HSV183°, 59%, 67%

CMYK59, 3, 0, 33

Decimal4629930

CSS RGBrgb(70, 165, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(183, 42%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Blue Square S460-5

Exact match

Dulux

Marlin Green S30F5

ΔE 0.9 · #41A4A9

Dunn-Edwards

Montego Bay DE5739

ΔE 1.3 · #4BA4A9

Vista Paint

Brookside K-202

ΔE 2.8 · #4AA9B2

Benjamin Moore

Blue 2052-40

ΔE 3 · #4A9FA2

Sherwin-Williams

Aquarium SW6767

ΔE 3.1 · #3AA9AE

Kilz

Deep Turquoise RF120-01

ΔE 3.3 · #57A8AB

Valspar

Exotic Sea 5004-10B

ΔE 4.9 · #2EA6B2

PPG

Teal Bayou 1147-5

ΔE 5.3 · #57A1A0

Hallman-Lindsay

Cold North 688

ΔE 6.4 · #559C9B

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 8.2 · #5D9B9B

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 13.1 · #4EB3CD

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 13.1 · #729E9C

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 15.9 · #427E83

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 15.9 · #18887C

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 16.8 · #7AC2D8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

#46A5AA

#AA4B46

Analogous

#46AA7D

#46A5AA

#4673AA

Triadic

#46A5AA

#AA46A5

#A5AA46

Split-Complementary

#46A5AA

#AA4673

#AA7D46

Tetradic

#46A5AA

#7D46AA

#AA4B46

#73AA46

Monochromatic

#193C3E

#2F7074

#46A5AA

#75C3C7

#ACDBDD

Rectangle

#46A5AA

#4B46AA

#AA4B46

#A5AA46

Compound

#46A5AA

#4673AA

#AA4B46

#AA7D46

Variations

Lighter

#65BCC0

#91C8CB

#C2DCDE

Darker

#36868A

#235D60

#143739

Saturation

#698587

#46A5AA

#23C4CD

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

2.91:1

Fail

vs Black

7.22:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#46A5AA

#868EAC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#46A5AA

#9A9AA9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#46A5AA

#4AA5A2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Blue Square 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

#74A89B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#46A5AA

Daylight 5500K

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

#61ADBF

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.

#8A4542

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: #46A5AA;

CSS — background

background-color: #46A5AA;

CSS Variable

--color-blue-square: #46A5AA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue-square': '#46A5AA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#46A5AA] text-[#46A5AA]

SCSS

$blue-square: #46A5AA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #46A5AA?

#46A5AA is Blue Square, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #46A5AA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blue Square?

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

What colors pair well with Blue Square?

Blue Square 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 Blue Square?

You can download Blue Square 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 Blue Square?

The hex code is #46A5AA. In RGB it's 70, 165, 170, and in HSL it's 183°, 42%, 47%.

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