GREENS

Aqua Sky

#70BBBF

RGB 112, 187, 191 · HSL 183°, 38%, 59% · CMYK 41, 2, 0, 25

Aqua Sky is #70BBBF in HEX — rgb(112, 187, 191), hsl(183°, 38%, 59%), cmyk(41%, 2%, 0%, 25%).

Aqua Sky pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 183°, 38%, 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#70BBBF

RGB112, 187, 191

HSL183°, 38%, 59%

HSV183°, 41%, 75%

CMYK41, 2, 0, 25

Decimal7388095

CSS RGBrgb(112, 187, 191)

CSS HSLhsl(183, 38%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Castaway DE5738

ΔE 1.2 · #6DBAC0

Valspar

Well Water 5005-8A

ΔE 2.3 · #6EB7BE

Behr

Saga Blue S480-4

ΔE 2.8 · #6FBBC4

Dulux

Dexter S29E4

ΔE 3.4 · #6BB3B4

Sherwin-Williams

Mariner SW6766

ΔE 3.5 · #6EC2C4

Vista Paint

Aquavit K-203

ΔE 3.6 · #7AC3CA

Benjamin Moore

Harbor 740

ΔE 4.2 · #5DB6BA

Kilz

Water Oasis RF180-02

ΔE 5.3 · #74B1B8

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 6.1 · #7FB5B5

Hallman-Lindsay

Veranda Blue historic-veranda-blue

ΔE 6.5 · #66B6B0

PPG

Tropical Splash 1233-5

ΔE 6.6 · #70CBCE

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 9 · #87C8D7

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 10.7 · #7AC2D8

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 11.3 · #9CC7C4

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 11.4 · #91D0C5

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 12.9 · #A1C5C8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#70BBBF

#BE736F

Analogous

#6FBE9A

#70BBBF

#6F92BE

Triadic

#70BBBF

#BE6FBA

#BABE6F

Split-Complementary

#70BBBF

#BE6F92

#BE9A6F

Tetradic

#70BBBF

#9A6FBE

#BE736F

#92BE6F

Monochromatic

#2E6366

#46979B

#70BBBF

#A4D3D6

#D8EDEE

Rectangle

#70BBBF

#736FBE

#BE736F

#BABE6F

Compound

#70BBBF

#6F92BE

#BE736F

#BE9A6F

Variations

Lighter

#8CC8CB

#ACD3D5

#D1E3E4

Darker

#48A4A8

#307275

#1B4345

Saturation

#8BA1A2

#6FBABE

#4ED7DF

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

2.20:1

Fail

vs Black

9.55:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#70BBBF

#A0A7C1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#70BBBF

#B1B1BE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#70BBBF

#73BBB8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Aqua Sky 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

#93B9AA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#70BBBF

Daylight 5500K

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

#81BECF

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.

#A95B57

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: #70BBBF;

CSS — background

background-color: #70BBBF;

CSS Variable

--color-aqua-sky: #70BBBF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aqua-sky': '#70BBBF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#70BBBF] text-[#70BBBF]

SCSS

$aqua-sky: #70BBBF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #70BBBF?

#70BBBF is Aqua Sky, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #70BBBF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aqua Sky?

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

What colors pair well with Aqua Sky?

Aqua Sky 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 Sky?

You can download Aqua Sky 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 Sky?

The hex code is #70BBBF. In RGB it's 112, 187, 191, and in HSL it's 183°, 38%, 59%.

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