GREENS

Baltimore

#46AEBF

RGB 70, 174, 191 · HSL 188°, 49%, 51% · CMYK 63, 9, 0, 25

Baltimore is #46AEBF in HEX — rgb(70, 174, 191), hsl(188°, 49%, 51%), cmyk(63%, 9%, 0%, 25%).

Baltimore pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 188°, 49%, 51%. 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#46AEBF

RGB70, 174, 191

HSL188°, 49%, 51%

HSV188°, 63%, 75%

CMYK63, 9, 0, 25

Decimal4632255

CSS RGBrgb(70, 174, 191)

CSS HSLhsl(188, 49%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Baltimore 760

Exact match

Dulux

Aquatic Cool S32E4

ΔE 3.7 · #41A4B4

Sherwin-Williams

Fountain SW6787

ΔE 4.2 · #56B5CA

Behr

Riviera Paradise 530B-7

ΔE 4.4 · #2AADC4

PPG

High Dive 1236-5

ΔE 4.7 · #59B9CC

Vista Paint

Brookside K-202

ΔE 4.9 · #4AA9B2

Dunn-Edwards

Water Baby DE5780

ΔE 5.1 · #5AB5CB

Valspar

Exotic Sea 5004-10B

ΔE 5.3 · #2EA6B2

Kilz

Sailing Ship RE260-02

ΔE 5.5 · #51B8D0

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 5.7 · #4EB3CD

Hallman-Lindsay

Sarah's Garden 674

ΔE 6.1 · #00AAC1

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 11.6 · #7AC2D8

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 13.6 · #5D9B9B

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 16.6 · #599EC4

IKEA

IKEA084 84

ΔE 17.1 · #83AAC1

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 20.7 · #9CC7C4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#46AEBF

#BF5545

Analogous

#45BF92

#46AEBF

#4572BF

Triadic

#46AEBF

#BF45AF

#AFBF45

Split-Complementary

#46AEBF

#BF4572

#BF9245

Tetradic

#46AEBF

#9245BF

#BF5545

#72BF45

Monochromatic

#1B4950

#2F7D89

#46AEBF

#7EC7D3

#B7E0E6

Rectangle

#46AEBF

#5545BF

#BF5545

#AFBF45

Compound

#46AEBF

#4572BF

#BF5545

#BF9245

Variations

Lighter

#6ABFCC

#95CBD3

#C4DEE2

Darker

#338F9E

#21646E

#123B41

Saturation

#709094

#45AFBF

#25C6DF

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

2.60:1

Fail

vs Black

8.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#46AEBF

#8A97C1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#46AEBF

#A2A2BD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#46AEBF

#48B0AB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Baltimore 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

#74AFAA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#46AEBF

Daylight 5500K

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

#61B4CF

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.

#9D4D41

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: #46AEBF;

CSS — background

background-color: #46AEBF;

CSS Variable

--color-baltimore: #46AEBF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'baltimore': '#46AEBF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#46AEBF] text-[#46AEBF]

SCSS

$baltimore: #46AEBF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #46AEBF?

#46AEBF is Baltimore, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #46AEBF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Baltimore?

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

What colors pair well with Baltimore?

Baltimore 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 Baltimore?

You can download Baltimore 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 Baltimore?

The hex code is #46AEBF. In RGB it's 70, 174, 191, and in HSL it's 188°, 49%, 51%.

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