GREENS

Aquarelle

#61AAB1

RGB 97, 170, 177 · HSL 185°, 34%, 54% · CMYK 45, 4, 0, 31

Aquarelle is #61AAB1 in HEX — rgb(97, 170, 177), hsl(185°, 34%, 54%), cmyk(45%, 4%, 0%, 31%).

Aquarelle pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 185°, 34%, 54%. 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#61AAB1

RGB97, 170, 177

HSL185°, 34%, 54%

HSV185°, 45%, 69%

CMYK45, 4, 0, 31

Decimal6400689

CSS RGBrgb(97, 170, 177)

CSS HSLhsl(185, 34%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Timid Sea S31C3

ΔE 1.5 · #66ABB0

Benjamin Moore

Peacock 2049-40

ΔE 3.1 · #62ADAF

Kilz

Deep Turquoise RF120-01

ΔE 3.5 · #57A8AB

Valspar

Gone Fishing 5004-8A

ΔE 4.2 · #5DA1AC

Behr

Waterscape 530F-5

ΔE 4.3 · #72ACB0

Sherwin-Williams

Freshwater SW6774

ΔE 4.6 · #4DA6B2

Dunn-Edwards

Gulf Stream DE5759

ΔE 4.7 · #62B4C0

PPG

Blue Calypso 1235-5

ΔE 4.8 · #55A7B6

Vista Paint

Brookside K-202

ΔE 5 · #4AA9B2

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 7 · #5D9B9B

Hallman-Lindsay

Cold North 688

ΔE 7.1 · #559C9B

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 9.6 · #729E9C

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 11.6 · #4EB3CD

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 12.5 · #7AC2D8

Farrow & Ball

Stone Blue 86

ΔE 13.8 · #7997A1

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 15.4 · #9CC7C4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

#61AAB1

#B26862

Analogous

#62B290

#61AAB1

#6283B2

Triadic

#61AAB1

#B262AB

#ABB262

Split-Complementary

#61AAB1

#B26283

#B29062

Tetradic

#61AAB1

#9062B2

#B26862

#83B262

Monochromatic

#284F52

#428085

#61AAB1

#95C6CB

#C8E2E4

Rectangle

#61AAB1

#6862B2

#B26862

#ABB262

Compound

#61AAB1

#6283B2

#B26862

#B29062

Variations

Lighter

#81BCC1

#A4CACD

#CCDEE0

Darker

#478F95

#2F6368

#1B3A3D

Saturation

#7E9496

#62ABB2

#3BCBD8

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

2.66:1

Fail

vs Black

7.89:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#61AAB1

#8F97B3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#61AAB1

#A1A1B0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#61AAB1

#63AAA7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Aquarelle 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

#88ACA0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#61AAB1

Daylight 5500K

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

#75B1C4

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.

#975953

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: #61AAB1;

CSS — background

background-color: #61AAB1;

CSS Variable

--color-aquarelle: #61AAB1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aquarelle': '#61AAB1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#61AAB1] text-[#61AAB1]

SCSS

$aquarelle: #61AAB1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #61AAB1?

#61AAB1 is Aquarelle, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #61AAB1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aquarelle?

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

What colors pair well with Aquarelle?

Aquarelle 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 Aquarelle?

You can download Aquarelle 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 Aquarelle?

The hex code is #61AAB1. In RGB it's 97, 170, 177, and in HSL it's 185°, 34%, 54%.

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