GREENS

Aegean Blue

#4F929E

RGB 79, 146, 158 · HSL 189°, 33%, 46% · CMYK 50, 8, 0, 38

Aegean Blue is #4F929E in HEX — rgb(79, 146, 158), hsl(189°, 33%, 46%), cmyk(50%, 8%, 0%, 38%).

Aegean Blue pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 189°, 33%, 46%. 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#4F929E

RGB79, 146, 158

HSL189°, 33%, 46%

HSV189°, 50%, 62%

CMYK50, 8, 0, 38

Decimal5214878

CSS RGBrgb(79, 146, 158)

CSS HSLhsl(189, 33%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Aegean Blue BXC-36

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Rendezvous 726

ΔE 1.4 · #51949E

Valspar

Tropical Oasis 5004-8B

ΔE 1.4 · #52919B

Dunn-Edwards

Star City DE5767

ΔE 2 · #5796A1

Kilz

Wide Awake RE270-02

ΔE 2.6 · #4791A1

Sherwin-Williams

Lakeshore SW6494

ΔE 2.8 · #5B96A2

Dulux

Sail Cover S33C4

ΔE 3.4 · #5891A0

PPG

Acapulco Cliffs 1150-5

ΔE 3.5 · #4E9AA8

Vista Paint

Blessed Blue C-666

ΔE 4.4 · #6197A4

Hallman-Lindsay

Blessed Blue 667

ΔE 5.3 · #659AA7

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 5.5 · #3F888F

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 8.7 · #427E83

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 9.9 · #317983

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 14.3 · #0E707B

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 15 · #4EB3CD

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 15.9 · #8AB1C2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

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

#4F929E

#9C5A4F

Analogous

#4F9C81

#4F929E

#4F6A9C

Triadic

#4F929E

#9C4F90

#909C4F

Split-Complementary

#4F929E

#9C4F6A

#9C814F

Tetradic

#4F929E

#814F9C

#9C5A4F

#6A9C4F

Monochromatic

#1B3236

#356169

#4F929E

#7BB3BC

#AED0D6

Rectangle

#4F929E

#5A4F9C

#9C5A4F

#909C4F

Compound

#4F929E

#4F6A9C

#9C5A4F

#9C814F

Variations

Lighter

#6CAAB5

#95BDC4

#C4D7DA

Darker

#3D757E

#295158

#173034

Saturation

#6A7D81

#4F909C

#27ACC3

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

3.54:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.94:1

Deuteranopia

#4F929E

#78819F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4F929E

#89899D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4F929E

#509390

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Aegean Blue 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

#7B9A92

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4F929E

Daylight 5500K

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

#689FB6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EBEC

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.

#805048

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: #4F929E;

CSS — background

background-color: #4F929E;

CSS Variable

--color-aegean-blue: #4F929E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aegean-blue': '#4F929E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4F929E] text-[#4F929E]

SCSS

$aegean-blue: #4F929E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4F929E?

#4F929E is Aegean Blue, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #4F929E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aegean Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Aegean Blue?

Aegean Blue 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 Aegean Blue?

You can download Aegean Blue 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 Aegean Blue?

The hex code is #4F929E. In RGB it's 79, 146, 158, and in HSL it's 189°, 33%, 46%.

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