BLUES

Sea Capture

#61BDDC

RGB 97, 189, 220 · HSL 195°, 64%, 62% · CMYK 56, 14, 0, 14

Sea Capture is #61BDDC in HEX — rgb(97, 189, 220), hsl(195°, 64%, 62%), cmyk(56%, 14%, 0%, 14%).

Sea Capture pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 195°, 64%, 62%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#61BDDC

RGB97, 189, 220

HSL195°, 64%, 62%

HSV195°, 56%, 86%

CMYK56, 14, 0, 14

Decimal6405596

CSS RGBrgb(97, 189, 220)

CSS HSLhsl(195, 64%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Aquella S34G2

ΔE 1.6 · #59BAD9

Vista Paint

Sunrise River K-171

ΔE 3.2 · #56B5D6

Sherwin-Williams

Flyway SW6794

ΔE 4 · #5DB3D4

Kilz

Bit Of Sapphire RD230-02

ΔE 4.2 · #52B2D3

Hallman-Lindsay

Lasting Thoughts 659

ΔE 4.3 · #72C7E3

Benjamin Moore

Pool 2059-50

ΔE 4.5 · #77C5E3

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 5.3 · #4EB3CD

Valspar

Ocean Sigh 5002-10A

ΔE 5.5 · #51AECE

Behr

Ocean View 560D-5

ΔE 5.7 · #69B2CC

Dunn-Edwards

Water Baby DE5780

ΔE 5.9 · #5AB5CB

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 6.5 · #7AC2D8

PPG

Horizon Haze 1237-4

ΔE 7.1 · #80C1E2

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 13 · #599EC4

IKEA

IKEA084 84

ΔE 14.3 · #83AAC1

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 18.3 · #7FB5B5

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 21.5 · #B4CBD9

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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 MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

Reads as a cool blue with a violet undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#61BDDC

#DC7F60

Analogous

#60DCBD

#61BDDC

#607FDC

Triadic

#61BDDC

#DC60BD

#BDDC60

Split-Complementary

#61BDDC

#DC607F

#DCBD60

Tetradic

#61BDDC

#BD60DC

#DC7F60

#7FDC60

Monochromatic

#1D6C86

#2B9EC5

#61BDDC

#9FD7EA

#DEF1F8

Rectangle

#61BDDC

#7F60DC

#DC7F60

#BDDC60

Compound

#61BDDC

#607FDC

#DC7F60

#DCBD60

Variations

Lighter

#80CAE3

#A5D5E4

#CEE5EC

Darker

#29A9D3

#1A7694

#0D4558

Saturation

#8BA7B1

#60BDDC

#4FC6EE

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry

Pairs With

warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.14:1

Fail

vs Black

9.82:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#61BDDC

#97A9DE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#61BDDC

#B2B2D8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#61BDDC

#5FC1BB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Sea Capture lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

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How it looks under different light

#88BAC0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#61BDDC

Daylight 5500K

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

#75BFE4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8ECED

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.

#C86645

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: #61BDDC;

CSS — background

background-color: #61BDDC;

CSS Variable

--color-sea-capture: #61BDDC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sea-capture': '#61BDDC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#61BDDC] text-[#61BDDC]

SCSS

$sea-capture: #61BDDC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #61BDDC?

#61BDDC is Sea Capture, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #61BDDC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sea Capture?

Sea Capture works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Sea Capture?

Sea Capture pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Sea Capture?

You can download Sea Capture 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 Sea Capture?

The hex code is #61BDDC. In RGB it's 97, 189, 220, and in HSL it's 195°, 64%, 62%.

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