BLUES

Rushing Stream

#65C3D6

RGB 101, 195, 214 · HSL 190°, 58%, 62% · CMYK 53, 9, 0, 16

Rushing Stream is #65C3D6 in HEX — rgb(101, 195, 214), hsl(190°, 58%, 62%), cmyk(53%, 9%, 0%, 16%).

Rushing Stream pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 190°, 58%, 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#65C3D6

RGB101, 195, 214

HSL190°, 58%, 62%

HSV190°, 53%, 84%

CMYK53, 9, 0, 16

Decimal6669270

CSS RGBrgb(101, 195, 214)

CSS HSLhsl(190, 58%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Swan Lake K-195

ΔE 1.8 · #6AC5D5

Dulux

Squeaky S32G2

ΔE 1.9 · #6CC8DA

Hallman-Lindsay

Enchanted Evening 673

ΔE 1.9 · #63C3D3

Benjamin Moore

Madison 759

ΔE 3.1 · #6CC1CF

PPG

High Dive 1236-5

ΔE 3.7 · #59B9CC

Dunn-Edwards

Faded Jeans DE5752

ΔE 3.8 · #5DBDCB

Sherwin-Williams

Surfin' SW9048

ΔE 3.9 · #73C0D2

Kilz

Mountain Creek RE260-01

ΔE 3.9 · #77C7DB

Behr

Yacht Blue S490-4

ΔE 4.5 · #60B7CB

Valspar

Fiesta Blue 5003-10A

ΔE 5.1 · #7BC5D9

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 5.9 · #7AC2D8

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 7 · #4EB3CD

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 13.9 · #7FB5B5

IKEA

IKEA119 119

ΔE 15.2 · #9BC2D8

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 17.2 · #A1C5C8

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 17.2 · #9CC7C4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

#65C3D6

#D67966

Analogous

#66D6B1

#65C3D6

#668BD6

Triadic

#65C3D6

#D666C4

#C4D666

Split-Complementary

#65C3D6

#D6668B

#D6B166

Tetradic

#65C3D6

#B166D6

#D67966

#8BD666

Monochromatic

#227181

#32A6BD

#65C3D6

#A2DBE6

#DFF2F6

Rectangle

#65C3D6

#7966D6

#D67966

#C4D666

Compound

#65C3D6

#668BD6

#D67966

#D6B166

Variations

Lighter

#85CFDE

#A8D8E2

#CFE6EB

Darker

#31B2CC

#1F7C8E

#114954

Saturation

#8DA9AF

#66C4D6

#52D1EB

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

2.03:1

Fail

vs Black

10.33:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#65C3D6

#9FADD8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#65C3D6

#B7B7D4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#65C3D6

#66C5C0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Rushing Stream 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

focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#8BBFBC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#65C3D6

Daylight 5500K

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

#78C4E0

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.

#C25F4B

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: #65C3D6;

CSS — background

background-color: #65C3D6;

CSS Variable

--color-rushing-stream: #65C3D6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rushing-stream': '#65C3D6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#65C3D6] text-[#65C3D6]

SCSS

$rushing-stream: #65C3D6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #65C3D6?

#65C3D6 is Rushing Stream, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #65C3D6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rushing Stream?

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

What colors pair well with Rushing Stream?

Rushing Stream 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 Rushing Stream?

You can download Rushing 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 Rushing Stream?

The hex code is #65C3D6. In RGB it's 101, 195, 214, and in HSL it's 190°, 58%, 62%.

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