GREENS

Azure

#699C9A

RGB 105, 156, 154 · HSL 178°, 20%, 51% · CMYK 33, 0, 1, 39

Azure is #699C9A in HEX — rgb(105, 156, 154), hsl(178°, 20%, 51%), cmyk(33%, 0%, 1%, 39%).

Azure pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 178°, 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#699C9A

RGB105, 156, 154

HSL178°, 20%, 51%

HSV178°, 33%, 61%

CMYK33, 0, 1, 39

Decimal6921370

CSS RGBrgb(105, 156, 154)

CSS HSLhsl(178, 20%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Azure 677

Exact match

Behr

Semi-precious MQ6-6

ΔE 2.3 · #609896

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 2.5 · #729E9C

PPG

Palmetto 1146-5

ΔE 2.7 · #6D9A9B

Dulux

Loch Blue S29D5

ΔE 2.8 · #609793

Valspar

Spa Pool 5002-6A

ΔE 3 · #6DA1A3

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 3.3 · #5D9B9B

Kilz

Garden Pond RF270-01

ΔE 3.7 · #75A5A2

Sherwin-Williams

Cloudburst SW6487

ΔE 4.2 · #5C9598

Vista Paint

Teal Tease K-218

ΔE 4.3 · #6B9597

Hallman-Lindsay

Viscaya historic-viscaya

ΔE 5.6 · #7B9E98

Dunn-Edwards

Aspen Hush DE5746

ΔE 7.1 · #6A8D88

Farrow & Ball

Stone Blue 86

ΔE 10.2 · #7997A1

Colorhouse

Water .05 Water-05

ΔE 11.3 · #82979D

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 15 · #8AB1C2

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 16.5 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#699C9A

#9B696B

Analogous

#699B80

#699C9A

#69849B

Triadic

#699C9A

#99699B

#9B9969

Split-Complementary

#699C9A

#9B6984

#9B8069

Tetradic

#699C9A

#80699B

#9B696B

#849B69

Monochromatic

#2B4040

#496E6D

#699C9A

#97BAB8

#C5D8D8

Rectangle

#699C9A

#696B9B

#9B696B

#9B9969

Compound

#699C9A

#69849B

#9B696B

#9B8069

Variations

Lighter

#87AFAE

#A7C1C0

#CDD9D9

Darker

#527E7C

#385756

#203333

Saturation

#7B8A89

#699B99

#37CDC8

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

3.08:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.82:1

Deuteranopia

#699C9A

#898D9C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#699C9A

#95959A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#699C9A

#6B9B99

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Azure 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

#8EA28F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#699C9A

Daylight 5500K

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

#7BA7B3

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.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#8A5355

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: #699C9A;

CSS — background

background-color: #699C9A;

CSS Variable

--color-azure: #699C9A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'azure': '#699C9A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#699C9A] text-[#699C9A]

SCSS

$azure: #699C9A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #699C9A?

#699C9A is Azure, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #699C9A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Azure?

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

What colors pair well with Azure?

Azure 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 Azure?

You can download Azure 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 Azure?

The hex code is #699C9A. In RGB it's 105, 156, 154, and in HSL it's 178°, 20%, 51%.

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