GREENS

Gulf Stream

#62B4C0

RGB 98, 180, 192 · HSL 188°, 43%, 57% · CMYK 49, 6, 0, 25

Gulf Stream is #62B4C0 in HEX — rgb(98, 180, 192), hsl(188°, 43%, 57%), cmyk(49%, 6%, 0%, 25%).

Gulf Stream pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 188°, 43%, 57%. 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#62B4C0

RGB98, 180, 192

HSL188°, 43%, 57%

HSV188°, 49%, 75%

CMYK49, 6, 0, 25

Decimal6468800

CSS RGBrgb(98, 180, 192)

CSS HSLhsl(188, 43%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Gulf Stream DE5759

Exact match

Behr

Adonis MQ4-51

ΔE 0.9 · #5FB2BF

Dulux

Finnish Fiord S31F3

ΔE 1.3 · #5DB3BE

Benjamin Moore

Santa 753

ΔE 3 · #58ACB8

Valspar

Well Water 5005-8A

ΔE 3.5 · #6EB7BE

Sherwin-Williams

Nautilus SW6780

ΔE 4 · #71B8C7

Kilz

Serene Summit RE270-01

ΔE 4.3 · #68B2C4

PPG

High Dive 1236-5

ΔE 4.7 · #59B9CC

Vista Paint

Brookside K-202

ΔE 5.7 · #4AA9B2

Hallman-Lindsay

Enchanted Evening 673

ΔE 6.1 · #63C3D3

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 8.1 · #4EB3CD

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 8.7 · #7AC2D8

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 9.3 · #7FB5B5

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 13.8 · #729E9C

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 15.3 · #9CC7C4

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 15.8 · #A1C5C8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

#62B4C0

#C06F62

Analogous

#62C09E

#62B4C0

#6285C0

Triadic

#62B4C0

#C062B4

#B4C062

Split-Complementary

#62B4C0

#C06285

#C09E62

Tetradic

#62B4C0

#9E62C0

#C06F62

#85C062

Monochromatic

#275B62

#3D8D99

#62B4C0

#99CED6

#D0E8EC

Rectangle

#62B4C0

#6F62C0

#C06F62

#B4C062

Compound

#62B4C0

#6285C0

#C06F62

#C09E62

Variations

Lighter

#82C3CD

#A5CFD5

#CDE1E4

Darker

#409BA9

#2A6C76

#183F46

Saturation

#839C9F

#62B4C0

#43CBE0

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

2.38:1

Fail

vs Black

8.81:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#62B4C0

#95A0C2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#62B4C0

#AAAABE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#62B4C0

#64B5B1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Gulf Stream 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

#89B4AB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#62B4C0

Daylight 5500K

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

#76B9CF

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.

#A95A4E

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: #62B4C0;

CSS — background

background-color: #62B4C0;

CSS Variable

--color-gulf-stream: #62B4C0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gulf-stream': '#62B4C0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#62B4C0] text-[#62B4C0]

SCSS

$gulf-stream: #62B4C0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #62B4C0?

#62B4C0 is Gulf Stream, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #62B4C0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gulf Stream?

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

What colors pair well with Gulf Stream?

Gulf Stream 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 Gulf Stream?

You can download Gulf Stream 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 Gulf Stream?

The hex code is #62B4C0. In RGB it's 98, 180, 192, and in HSL it's 188°, 43%, 57%.

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