GREENS

Mariner

#6EC2C4

RGB 110, 194, 196 · HSL 181°, 42%, 60% · CMYK 44, 1, 0, 23

Mariner is #6EC2C4 in HEX — rgb(110, 194, 196), hsl(181°, 42%, 60%), cmyk(44%, 1%, 0%, 23%).

Mariner pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 181°, 42%, 60%. 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#6EC2C4

RGB110, 194, 196

HSL181°, 42%, 60%

HSV181°, 44%, 77%

CMYK44, 1, 0, 23

Decimal7258820

CSS RGBrgb(110, 194, 196)

CSS HSLhsl(181, 42%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Mariner SW6766

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Burbank 732

ΔE 1.2 · #69C2C4

Valspar

Aqua Ocean 5005-10A

ΔE 1.6 · #6FC5C5

Dulux

Dickie Bird S29F4

ΔE 3.2 · #60BBBE

PPG

Tropical Splash 1233-5

ΔE 3.4 · #70CBCE

Behr

Snowboard S460-4

ΔE 3.9 · #70CBCA

Dunn-Edwards

Castaway DE5738

ΔE 4 · #6DBAC0

Vista Paint

Aquavit K-203

ΔE 4.5 · #7AC3CA

Kilz

Vivid Turquoise RF190-02

ΔE 4.9 · #56BCBE

Hallman-Lindsay

Veranda Blue historic-veranda-blue

ΔE 6.3 · #66B6B0

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 6.4 · #84C3BE

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 10.1 · #87C8D7

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 10.1 · #91D0C5

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 12.2 · #7AC2D8

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 12.3 · #9CC7C4

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 14.5 · #A1C5C8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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

#6EC2C4

#C4706E

Analogous

#6EC49A

#6EC2C4

#6E98C4

Triadic

#6EC2C4

#C46EC2

#C2C46E

Split-Complementary

#6EC2C4

#C46E98

#C49A6E

Tetradic

#6EC2C4

#9A6EC4

#C4706E

#98C46E

Monochromatic

#2C6C6D

#43A1A3

#6EC2C4

#A4D9DA

#DBF0F0

Rectangle

#6EC2C4

#706EC4

#C4706E

#C2C46E

Compound

#6EC2C4

#6E98C4

#C4706E

#C49A6E

Variations

Lighter

#8BCFD0

#ACD7D8

#D1E5E6

Darker

#44AFB0

#2D7A7B

#194849

Saturation

#8CA5A6

#6EC2C4

#51DFE1

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

2.06:1

Fail

vs Black

10.18:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#6EC2C4

#A4ACC6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6EC2C4

#B7B7C4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6EC2C4

#71C1BE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Mariner 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

#92BEAE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6EC2C4

Daylight 5500K

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

#7FC3D2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEC

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.

#AF5755

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: #6EC2C4;

CSS — background

background-color: #6EC2C4;

CSS Variable

--color-mariner: #6EC2C4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mariner': '#6EC2C4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6EC2C4] text-[#6EC2C4]

SCSS

$mariner: #6EC2C4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6EC2C4?

#6EC2C4 is Mariner, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #6EC2C4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mariner?

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

What colors pair well with Mariner?

Mariner 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 Mariner?

You can download Mariner 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 Mariner?

The hex code is #6EC2C4. In RGB it's 110, 194, 196, and in HSL it's 181°, 42%, 60%.

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