GREENS

High Dive

#59B9CC

RGB 89, 185, 204 · HSL 190°, 53%, 57% · CMYK 56, 9, 0, 20

High Dive is #59B9CC in HEX — rgb(89, 185, 204), hsl(190°, 53%, 57%), cmyk(56%, 9%, 0%, 20%).

High Dive pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 190°, 53%, 57%. 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#59B9CC

RGB89, 185, 204

HSL190°, 53%, 57%

HSV190°, 56%, 80%

CMYK56, 9, 0, 20

Decimal5880268

CSS RGBrgb(89, 185, 204)

CSS HSLhsl(190, 53%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

High Dive 1236-5

Exact match

Dulux

Blue Bobbin S32F3

ΔE 1.5 · #52B8CA

Sherwin-Williams

Fountain SW6787

ΔE 1.9 · #56B5CA

Behr

Yacht Blue S490-4

ΔE 2.2 · #60B7CB

Dunn-Edwards

Water Baby DE5780

ΔE 2.6 · #5AB5CB

Kilz

Sailing Ship RE260-02

ΔE 2.9 · #51B8D0

Benjamin Moore

Atlantis 768

ΔE 3.9 · #55B2CA

Hallman-Lindsay

Enchanted Evening 673

ΔE 3.9 · #63C3D3

Vista Paint

Enchanted Evening C-672

ΔE 4.2 · #63C3D2

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 4.5 · #4EB3CD

Valspar

Fiesta Blue 5003-10A

ΔE 7.3 · #7BC5D9

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 7.4 · #7AC2D8

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 13.6 · #7FB5B5

IKEA

IKEA084 84

ΔE 15.6 · #83AAC1

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 16.5 · #599EC4

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 18.4 · #9CC7C4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

#59B9CC

#CB6B57

Analogous

#57CBA5

#59B9CC

#577ECB

Triadic

#59B9CC

#CB57B8

#B8CB57

Split-Complementary

#59B9CC

#CB577E

#CBA557

Tetradic

#59B9CC

#A557CB

#CB6B57

#7ECB57

Monochromatic

#205D69

#3291A4

#59B9CC

#92D1DD

#CCEAEF

Rectangle

#59B9CC

#6B57CB

#CB6B57

#B8CB57

Compound

#59B9CC

#577ECB

#CB6B57

#CBA557

Variations

Lighter

#79C6D6

#A0D1DB

#CAE2E7

Darker

#349FB5

#216F7F

#12414B

Saturation

#809DA3

#57B8CB

#3DC9E5

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

2.27:1

Fail

vs Black

9.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#59B9CC

#95A3CE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#59B9CC

#ADADCA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#59B9CC

#5ABBB6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

High Dive 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

#82B7B4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#59B9CC

Daylight 5500K

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

#6FBCD8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECED

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.

#B35644

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: #59B9CC;

CSS — background

background-color: #59B9CC;

CSS Variable

--color-high-dive: #59B9CC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'high-dive': '#59B9CC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#59B9CC] text-[#59B9CC]

SCSS

$high-dive: #59B9CC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #59B9CC?

#59B9CC is High Dive, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #59B9CC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with High Dive?

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

What colors pair well with High Dive?

High Dive 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 High Dive?

You can download High Dive 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 High Dive?

The hex code is #59B9CC. In RGB it's 89, 185, 204, and in HSL it's 190°, 53%, 57%.

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