GREENS

Aqualogic

#57BBC5

RGB 87, 187, 197 · HSL 185°, 49%, 56% · CMYK 56, 5, 0, 23

Aqualogic is #57BBC5 in HEX — rgb(87, 187, 197), hsl(185°, 49%, 56%), cmyk(56%, 5%, 0%, 23%).

Aqualogic pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 185°, 49%, 56%. 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#57BBC5

RGB87, 187, 197

HSL185°, 49%, 56%

HSV185°, 56%, 77%

CMYK56, 5, 0, 23

Decimal5749701

CSS RGBrgb(87, 187, 197)

CSS HSLhsl(185, 49%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Aqualogic S30H4

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Faded Jeans DE5752

ΔE 2.8 · #5DBDCB

Behr

Tropical Splash 540D-5

ΔE 3 · #59C3CD

Valspar

Rapids 5004-10A

ΔE 3.9 · #67C4CB

Benjamin Moore

Harbor 740

ΔE 4.1 · #5DB6BA

Vista Paint

Enchanted Evening C-672

ΔE 4.4 · #63C3D2

Kilz

Vivid Turquoise RF190-02

ΔE 4.7 · #56BCBE

Hallman-Lindsay

Enchanted Evening 673

ΔE 4.8 · #63C3D3

PPG

High Dive 1236-5

ΔE 5.5 · #59B9CC

Sherwin-Williams

Mariner SW6766

ΔE 5.9 · #6EC2C4

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 9.6 · #4EB3CD

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 11 · #7AC2D8

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 11.9 · #84C3BE

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 16 · #91D0C5

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 17.1 · #9CC7C4

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 18.3 · #A1C5C8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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

#57BBC5

#C66158

Analogous

#58C698

#57BBC5

#5886C6

Triadic

#57BBC5

#C658BD

#BDC658

Split-Complementary

#57BBC5

#C65886

#C69858

Tetradic

#57BBC5

#9858C6

#C66158

#86C658

Monochromatic

#225D63

#35939C

#57BBC5

#91D3D9

#CAEAED

Rectangle

#57BBC5

#6158C6

#C66158

#BDC658

Compound

#57BBC5

#5886C6

#C66158

#C69858

Variations

Lighter

#79CAD1

#A0D3D8

#CAE3E5

Darker

#37A3AD

#247279

#144347

Saturation

#7E9D9F

#58BDC6

#3BD4E2

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

2.25:1

Fail

vs Black

9.32:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#57BBC5

#98A3C7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#57BBC5

#AFAFC4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#57BBC5

#5ABBB8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Aqualogic 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

#81B9AF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#57BBC5

Daylight 5500K

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

#6EBED3

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.

#AC4F47

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: #57BBC5;

CSS — background

background-color: #57BBC5;

CSS Variable

--color-aqualogic: #57BBC5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aqualogic': '#57BBC5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#57BBC5] text-[#57BBC5]

SCSS

$aqualogic: #57BBC5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #57BBC5?

#57BBC5 is Aqualogic, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #57BBC5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aqualogic?

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

What colors pair well with Aqualogic?

Aqualogic 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 Aqualogic?

You can download Aqualogic 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 Aqualogic?

The hex code is #57BBC5. In RGB it's 87, 187, 197, and in HSL it's 185°, 49%, 56%.

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