GREENS

Ocean in a Bowl

#68DFBB

RGB 104, 223, 187 · HSL 162°, 65%, 64% · CMYK 53, 0, 16, 13

Ocean in a Bowl is #68DFBB in HEX — rgb(104, 223, 187), hsl(162°, 65%, 64%), cmyk(53%, 0%, 16%, 13%).

Ocean in a Bowl pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 162°, 65%, 64%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#68DFBB

RGB104, 223, 187

HSL162°, 65%, 64%

HSV162°, 53%, 87%

CMYK53, 0, 16, 13

Decimal6873019

CSS RGBrgb(104, 223, 187)

CSS HSLhsl(162, 65%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Tropical Tide 520D-5

ΔE 3.5 · #6AE5C6

Dulux

Peppy S26H4

ΔE 4.9 · #72D7B4

Dunn-Edwards

Star Grass DE5682

ΔE 7.3 · #75DBC1

Benjamin Moore

St. 614

ΔE 8 · #51CAAD

Vista Paint

Esmerelda K-283

ΔE 8.1 · #7ED8B9

PPG

Tropical Tide 1229-4

ΔE 8.6 · #5ECAAE

Valspar

Aqua Quartz 6001-10A

ΔE 8.6 · #6CD3BB

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 11.6 · #75C89E

Hallman-Lindsay

Aquamarine Ocean 715

ΔE 12.6 · #82CDAD

Kilz

Beach Toy RG140-02

ΔE 14.2 · #6ACABA

Sherwin-Williams

Tantalizing Teal SW6937

ΔE 15.8 · #87DCCE

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 21.6 · #91D0C5

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 23.2 · #BDECB6

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 23.7 · #84B59C

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 23.7 · #A2C8A1

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 28.8 · #9AB68E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#68DFBB

#DF688B

Analogous

#68DF7F

#68DFBB

#68C7DF

Triadic

#68DFBB

#BB68DF

#DFBB68

Split-Complementary

#68DFBB

#DF68C7

#DF7F68

Tetradic

#68DFBB

#7F68DF

#DF688B

#C7DF68

Monochromatic

#1E8F6D

#2CCE9D

#68DFBB

#A7ECD7

#E6FAF4

Rectangle

#68DFBB

#688BDF

#DF688B

#DFBB68

Compound

#68DFBB

#68C7DF

#DF688B

#DF7F68

Variations

Lighter

#86E5C9

#A9E6D4

#D0EDE5

Darker

#2ED7A5

#1A9A73

#0D5B44

Saturation

#91B5AA

#68DFBB

#57EFC1

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

1.63:1

Fail

vs Black

12.86:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#68DFBB

#BEBEBE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#68DFBB

#D1D1C0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#68DFBB

#74D8D8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Ocean in a Bowl 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

#8DD4A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#68DFBB

Daylight 5500K

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

#7BD9CC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EDEC

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.

#CB4A71

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: #68DFBB;

CSS — background

background-color: #68DFBB;

CSS Variable

--color-ocean-in-a-bowl: #68DFBB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ocean-in-a-bowl': '#68DFBB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#68DFBB] text-[#68DFBB]

SCSS

$ocean-in-a-bowl: #68DFBB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #68DFBB?

#68DFBB is Ocean in a Bowl, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #68DFBB warm or cool?

Ocean in a Bowl reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Ocean in a Bowl?

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

What colors pair well with Ocean in a Bowl?

Ocean in a Bowl 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 Ocean in a Bowl?

You can download Ocean in a Bowl 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 Ocean in a Bowl?

The hex code is #68DFBB. In RGB it's 104, 223, 187, and in HSL it's 162°, 65%, 64%.

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