GREENS

Norwegian Blue

#69969A

RGB 105, 150, 154 · HSL 185°, 20%, 51% · CMYK 32, 3, 0, 40

Norwegian Blue is #69969A in HEX — rgb(105, 150, 154), hsl(185°, 20%, 51%), cmyk(32%, 3%, 0%, 40%).

Norwegian Blue pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 185°, 20%, 51%. 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#69969A

RGB105, 150, 154

HSL185°, 20%, 51%

HSV185°, 32%, 60%

CMYK32, 3, 0, 40

Decimal6919834

CSS RGBrgb(105, 150, 154)

CSS HSLhsl(185, 20%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Norwegian Blue N470-5

Exact match

Vista Paint

Teal Tease K-218

ΔE 1.4 · #6B9597

PPG

Palmetto 1146-5

ΔE 2.2 · #6D9A9B

Dulux

Clear Brook S30B4

ΔE 2.7 · #60969B

Kilz

Virtue RF260-02

ΔE 2.9 · #709797

Sherwin-Williams

Mountain Stream SW7612

ΔE 3.1 · #679199

Benjamin Moore

Hemlock 719

ΔE 4.4 · #76969B

Valspar

Water's Edge 5003-6A

ΔE 4.5 · #749795

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 4.5 · #729E9C

Hallman-Lindsay

Blessed Blue 667

ΔE 5.5 · #659AA7

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 5.9 · #5D9B9B

Dunn-Edwards

Star City DE5767

ΔE 6 · #5796A1

Farrow & Ball

Stone Blue 86

ΔE 6.5 · #7997A1

Colorhouse

Water .05 Water-05

ΔE 8.4 · #82979D

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 13.2 · #889099

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 13.4 · #8AB1C2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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

#69969A

#9B6D69

Analogous

#699B86

#69969A

#697E9B

Triadic

#69969A

#9B6997

#979B69

Split-Complementary

#69969A

#9B697E

#9B8669

Tetradic

#69969A

#86699B

#9B6D69

#7E9B69

Monochromatic

#2B3E40

#496B6E

#69969A

#97B7BA

#C5D7D8

Rectangle

#69969A

#6D699B

#9B6D69

#979B69

Compound

#69969A

#697E9B

#9B6D69

#9B8669

Variations

Lighter

#87ACAF

#A7BFC1

#CDD8D9

Darker

#527A7E

#385557

#203233

Saturation

#7B888A

#69979B

#37C1CD

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

3.27:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.43:1

Deuteranopia

#69969A

#84899B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#69969A

#909099

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#69969A

#6A9694

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Norwegian Blue 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

#8E9D8F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#69969A

Daylight 5500K

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

#7BA2B3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#8A5853

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: #69969A;

CSS — background

background-color: #69969A;

CSS Variable

--color-norwegian-blue: #69969A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'norwegian-blue': '#69969A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#69969A] text-[#69969A]

SCSS

$norwegian-blue: #69969A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #69969A?

#69969A is Norwegian Blue, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #69969A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Norwegian Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Norwegian Blue?

Norwegian Blue 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 Norwegian Blue?

You can download Norwegian Blue 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 Norwegian Blue?

The hex code is #69969A. In RGB it's 105, 150, 154, and in HSL it's 185°, 20%, 51%.

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