GREENS

Aqua Ocean

#6FC5C5

RGB 111, 197, 197 · HSL 180°, 43%, 60% · CMYK 44, 0, 0, 23

Aqua Ocean is #6FC5C5 in HEX — rgb(111, 197, 197), hsl(180°, 43%, 60%), cmyk(44%, 0%, 0%, 23%).

Aqua Ocean pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 180°, 43%, 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#6FC5C5

RGB111, 197, 197

HSL180°, 43%, 60%

HSV180°, 44%, 77%

CMYK44, 0, 0, 23

Decimal7325125

CSS RGBrgb(111, 197, 197)

CSS HSLhsl(180, 43%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Aqua Ocean 5005-10A

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Mariner SW6766

ΔE 1.6 · #6EC2C4

Benjamin Moore

Burbank 732

ΔE 1.7 · #69C2C4

Behr

Snowboard S460-4

ΔE 2.4 · #70CBCA

PPG

Tropical Splash 1233-5

ΔE 2.8 · #70CBCE

Dulux

Aqua Belt S29H3

ΔE 3.7 · #7ACDD0

Vista Paint

Oceanside Paradise K-235

ΔE 4.1 · #6BCECF

Kilz

Vivid Turquoise RF190-02

ΔE 5.1 · #56BCBE

Hallman-Lindsay

Turkish Teal 694

ΔE 5.3 · #72CAC1

Dunn-Edwards

Castaway DE5738

ΔE 5.6 · #6DBAC0

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 6.4 · #84C3BE

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 9.3 · #91D0C5

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 11.1 · #87C8D7

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 12.6 · #9CC7C4

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 13.5 · #7AC2D8

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 15.1 · #A1C5C8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

#6FC5C5

#C56D6D

Analogous

#6DC599

#6FC5C5

#6D99C5

Triadic

#6FC5C5

#C56DC5

#C5C56D

Split-Complementary

#6FC5C5

#C56D99

#C5996D

Tetradic

#6FC5C5

#996DC5

#C56D6D

#99C56D

Monochromatic

#2C6D6D

#41A4A4

#6FC5C5

#A4DBDB

#DBF0F0

Rectangle

#6FC5C5

#6D6DC5

#C56D6D

#C5C56D

Compound

#6FC5C5

#6D99C5

#C56D6D

#C5996D

Variations

Lighter

#8AD0D0

#ABD8D8

#D1E6E6

Darker

#43B2B2

#2C7C7C

#194949

Saturation

#8CA6A6

#6DC5C5

#50E2E2

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

2.01:1

Fail

vs Black

10.47:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#6FC5C5

#A7AEC7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6FC5C5

#BABAC5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6FC5C5

#73C4C1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Aqua Ocean 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

#93C0AF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6FC5C5

Daylight 5500K

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

#80C5D3

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.

#B05454

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: #6FC5C5;

CSS — background

background-color: #6FC5C5;

CSS Variable

--color-aqua-ocean: #6FC5C5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aqua-ocean': '#6FC5C5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6FC5C5] text-[#6FC5C5]

SCSS

$aqua-ocean: #6FC5C5;

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#87D1D2 · ΔE 5.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6FC5C5?

#6FC5C5 is Aqua Ocean, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #6FC5C5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aqua Ocean?

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

What colors pair well with Aqua Ocean?

Aqua Ocean 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 Aqua Ocean?

You can download Aqua Ocean 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 Aqua Ocean?

The hex code is #6FC5C5. In RGB it's 111, 197, 197, and in HSL it's 180°, 43%, 60%.

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