GREENS

Surfer

#70B8BA

RGB 112, 184, 186 · HSL 182°, 35%, 58% · CMYK 40, 1, 0, 27

Surfer is #70B8BA in HEX — rgb(112, 184, 186), hsl(182°, 35%, 58%), cmyk(40%, 1%, 0%, 27%).

Surfer pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 182°, 35%, 58%. 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#70B8BA

RGB112, 184, 186

HSL182°, 35%, 58%

HSV182°, 40%, 73%

CMYK40, 1, 0, 27

Decimal7387322

CSS RGBrgb(112, 184, 186)

CSS HSLhsl(182, 35%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Dexter S29E4

ΔE 1.9 · #6BB3B4

Valspar

Swim 5006-8A

ΔE 2 · #75BBBA

Dunn-Edwards

Castaway DE5738

ΔE 2.5 · #6DBAC0

Behr

Dolphin Blue S470-4

ΔE 3.7 · #74B5BC

Benjamin Moore

Gulf 670

ΔE 4.2 · #69B2AE

Sherwin-Williams

Mariner SW6766

ΔE 4.4 · #6EC2C4

Kilz

Venice Escape RF250-02

ΔE 4.8 · #80B7B8

Vista Paint

Veranda Blue C-1400

ΔE 4.9 · #67B2AD

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 5.1 · #7FB5B5

Hallman-Lindsay

Veranda Blue historic-veranda-blue

ΔE 5.5 · #66B6B0

PPG

Aqua Fiesta 1147-4

ΔE 6.8 · #8CC3C3

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 10.2 · #87C8D7

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 11.1 · #9CC7C4

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 11.3 · #91D0C5

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 12 · #7AC2D8

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 12.9 · #A1C5C8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

#70B8BA

#B9716E

Analogous

#6EB996

#70B8BA

#6E91B9

Triadic

#70B8BA

#B96EB7

#B7B96E

Split-Complementary

#70B8BA

#B96E91

#B9966E

Tetradic

#70B8BA

#966EB9

#B9716E

#91B96E

Monochromatic

#2E5F60

#479194

#70B8BA

#A2D1D2

#D6EAEB

Rectangle

#70B8BA

#716EB9

#B9716E

#B7B96E

Compound

#70B8BA

#6E91B9

#B9716E

#B9966E

Variations

Lighter

#8BC5C7

#ACD1D2

#D0E2E3

Darker

#4B9FA2

#326F71

#1C4142

Saturation

#899E9F

#6EB7B9

#4CD7DC

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

2.27:1

Fail

vs Black

9.25:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#70B8BA

#9EA4BC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#70B8BA

#AEAEBA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#70B8BA

#73B7B5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Surfer 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

#93B7A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#70B8BA

Daylight 5500K

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

#81BCCB

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.

#A35B58

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: #70B8BA;

CSS — background

background-color: #70B8BA;

CSS Variable

--color-surfer: #70B8BA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'surfer': '#70B8BA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#70B8BA] text-[#70B8BA]

SCSS

$surfer: #70B8BA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #70B8BA?

#70B8BA is Surfer, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #70B8BA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Surfer?

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

What colors pair well with Surfer?

Surfer 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 Surfer?

You can download Surfer 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 Surfer?

The hex code is #70B8BA. In RGB it's 112, 184, 186, and in HSL it's 182°, 35%, 58%.

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