GREENS

Aquamarine Blue

#71D9E2

RGB 113, 217, 226 · HSL 185°, 66%, 66% · CMYK 50, 4, 0, 11

Aquamarine Blue is #71D9E2 in HEX — rgb(113, 217, 226), hsl(185°, 66%, 66%), cmyk(50%, 4%, 0%, 11%).

Aquamarine Blue pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 185°, 66%, 66%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#71D9E2

RGB113, 217, 226

HSL185°, 66%, 66%

HSV185°, 50%, 89%

CMYK50, 4, 0, 11

Decimal7461346

CSS RGBrgb(113, 217, 226)

CSS HSLhsl(185, 66%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Riviera Blue 540B-5

ΔE 4.1 · #6CDFEE

Hallman-Lindsay

Andes Sky 680

ΔE 4.4 · #78D8D9

Benjamin Moore

Baby 2056-50

ΔE 5.2 · #7BD0DA

Vista Paint

Andes Sky C-679

ΔE 5.5 · #77D7D6

Dulux

Betsy S32H2

ΔE 6 · #73CCD9

PPG

Tropical Splash 1233-5

ΔE 6.2 · #70CBCE

Dunn-Edwards

Island Oasis DE5730

ΔE 7 · #88D9D8

Valspar

Rapids 5004-10A

ΔE 7.6 · #67C4CB

Kilz

Classic Turquoise RF190-01

ΔE 8 · #82CCD3

Sherwin-Williams

Mariner SW6766

ΔE 9.4 · #6EC2C4

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 11.7 · #87C8D7

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 13.4 · #7AC2D8

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 13.5 · #84C3BE

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 14 · #91D0C5

Colorhouse

Sprout .01 Sprout-01

ΔE 14.9 · #ADE8E2

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 18.9 · #A1C5C8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#71D9E2

#E2796F

Analogous

#6FE2B2

#71D9E2

#6F9FE2

Triadic

#71D9E2

#E26FD8

#D8E26F

Split-Complementary

#71D9E2

#E26F9F

#E2B26F

Tetradic

#71D9E2

#B26FE2

#E2796F

#9FE26F

Monochromatic

#1F8E98

#30C7D5

#71D9E2

#AFE9EF

#EAF9FB

Rectangle

#71D9E2

#796FE2

#E2796F

#D8E26F

Compound

#71D9E2

#6F9FE2

#E2796F

#E2B26F

Variations

Lighter

#8CE0E7

#AEE3E8

#D3ECEF

Darker

#33CCDA

#1995A0

#0D585F

Saturation

#97B7B9

#6FD8E2

#60E4F0

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

1.65:1

Fail

vs Black

12.73:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#71D9E2

#B4BFE4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#71D9E2

#CCCCE1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#71D9E2

#74D9D5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Aquamarine Blue 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

#94CFC5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#71D9E2

Daylight 5500K

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

#81D4E9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EDED

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.

#CE5B50

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: #71D9E2;

CSS — background

background-color: #71D9E2;

CSS Variable

--color-aquamarine-blue: #71D9E2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aquamarine-blue': '#71D9E2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#71D9E2] text-[#71D9E2]

SCSS

$aquamarine-blue: #71D9E2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #71D9E2?

#71D9E2 is Aquamarine Blue, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #71D9E2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aquamarine Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Aquamarine Blue?

Aquamarine Blue 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 Aquamarine Blue?

You can download Aquamarine Blue 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 Aquamarine Blue?

The hex code is #71D9E2. In RGB it's 113, 217, 226, and in HSL it's 185°, 66%, 66%.

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