GREENS

Blue Energy

#6DC1AC

RGB 109, 193, 172 · HSL 165°, 40%, 59% · CMYK 44, 0, 11, 24

Blue Energy is #6DC1AC in HEX — rgb(109, 193, 172), hsl(165°, 40%, 59%), cmyk(44%, 0%, 11%, 24%).

Blue Energy pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 165°, 40%, 59%. 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#6DC1AC

RGB109, 193, 172

HSL165°, 40%, 59%

HSV165°, 44%, 76%

CMYK44, 0, 11, 24

Decimal7193004

CSS RGBrgb(109, 193, 172)

CSS HSLhsl(165, 40%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Shockwave S27F4

ΔE 2.8 · #72C8B5

Sherwin-Williams

Larchmere SW6752

ΔE 3.7 · #70BAA7

Behr

Tower Bridge S440-4

ΔE 3.9 · #73BBA8

Benjamin Moore

Kokopelli 648

ΔE 4.5 · #6BB8A8

PPG

Pale Jade 1230-4

ΔE 4.5 · #77C3B4

Dunn-Edwards

Arboretum DE5690

ΔE 4.6 · #70BA9F

Vista Paint

My Garden Party K-267

ΔE 4.7 · #75CEBA

Kilz

Beach Toy RG140-02

ΔE 4.8 · #6ACABA

Valspar

Seafarer 5007-10A

ΔE 5.8 · #62C1B6

Hallman-Lindsay

Aquamarine Ocean 715

ΔE 7.5 · #82CDAD

Kobra

Green 39

ΔE 8.9 · #40B8A4

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 10.7 · #84B59C

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 11.2 · #91D0C5

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 11.7 · #84C3BE

Colorhouse

Water .07 Water-07

ΔE 17 · #A6CDC2

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 19.9 · #9AB68E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#6DC1AC

#C06D82

Analogous

#6DC082

#6DC1AC

#6DABC0

Triadic

#6DC1AC

#AB6DC0

#C0AB6D

Split-Complementary

#6DC1AC

#C06DAB

#C0826D

Tetradic

#6DC1AC

#826DC0

#C06D82

#ABC06D

Monochromatic

#2C6859

#439D87

#6DC1AC

#A2D7CA

#D8EEE9

Rectangle

#6DC1AC

#6D82C0

#C06D82

#C0AB6D

Compound

#6DC1AC

#6DABC0

#C06D82

#C0826D

Variations

Lighter

#8ACDBC

#ABD6CB

#D0E5E0

Darker

#46AB92

#2E7765

#1A463B

Saturation

#8AA39D

#6DC0AB

#4DE0BB

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

2.13:1

Fail

vs Black

9.87:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#6DC1AC

#A7A8AE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6DC1AC

#B6B6AF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6DC1AC

#74BDBC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Blue Energy 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

#91BD9C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6DC1AC

Daylight 5500K

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

#7EC2C0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEB

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.

#AB556A

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: #6DC1AC;

CSS — background

background-color: #6DC1AC;

CSS Variable

--color-blue-energy: #6DC1AC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue-energy': '#6DC1AC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6DC1AC] text-[#6DC1AC]

SCSS

$blue-energy: #6DC1AC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6DC1AC?

#6DC1AC is Blue Energy, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #6DC1AC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blue Energy?

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

What colors pair well with Blue Energy?

Blue Energy 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 Blue Energy?

You can download Blue Energy 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 Blue Energy?

The hex code is #6DC1AC. In RGB it's 109, 193, 172, and in HSL it's 165°, 40%, 59%.

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