TEALS
Harbor Side Blue
#5CB5B9
Harbor Side Blue is a balanced teal sitting at HSL 183°, 40%, 54%. The balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming, and the hue reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. Designers often reach for it in bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms — ideal for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents. Looks at home next to white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Harbor Side Blue 740
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Harbor Side Blue
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #5CB5B9?
#5CB5B9 is Harbor Side Blue, a mid teal with a cool undertone.
Is #5CB5B9 warm or cool?
Harbor Side Blue reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Harbor Side Blue?
Harbor Side Blue works well in bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Harbor Side Blue?
Harbor Side Blue pairs naturally with white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Harbor Side Blue?
You can download Harbor Side 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 RGB value of #5CB5B9?
#5CB5B9 converts to RGB 92, 181, 185.