BLUES

Surfin'

#73C0D2

RGB 115, 192, 210 · HSL 191°, 51%, 64% · CMYK 45, 9, 0, 18

Surfin' is #73C0D2 in HEX — rgb(115, 192, 210), hsl(191°, 51%, 64%), cmyk(45%, 9%, 0%, 18%).

Surfin' pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 191°, 51%, 64%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#73C0D2

RGB115, 192, 210

HSL191°, 51%, 64%

HSV191°, 45%, 82%

CMYK45, 9, 0, 18

Decimal7586002

CSS RGBrgb(115, 192, 210)

CSS HSLhsl(191, 51%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Surfin' SW9048

Exact match

Dulux

Cologne S32E2

ΔE 1.3 · #75C2D2

Benjamin Moore

Graceful 767

ΔE 2.1 · #77C3D8

Vista Paint

Skyway K-187

ΔE 2.4 · #76BED3

Valspar

Fiesta Blue 5003-10A

ΔE 2.5 · #7BC5D9

Kilz

Mountain Creek RE260-01

ΔE 2.7 · #77C7DB

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 3 · #7AC2D8

Behr

Not A Cloud In Sight MQ4-50

ΔE 4.2 · #83C5D2

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 4.7 · #87C8D7

Hallman-Lindsay

Enchanted Evening 673

ΔE 4.8 · #63C3D3

PPG

High Dive 1236-5

ΔE 5.3 · #59B9CC

Dunn-Edwards

Winter Chime DE5828

ΔE 5.4 · #83C7DF

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 11.4 · #7FB5B5

IKEA

IKEA119 119

ΔE 11.6 · #9BC2D8

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 13.9 · #A1C5C8

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 14.5 · #9CC7C4

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

#73C0D2

#D28674

Analogous

#74D2B4

#73C0D2

#7492D2

Triadic

#73C0D2

#D274C1

#C1D274

Split-Complementary

#73C0D2

#D27492

#D2B474

Tetradic

#73C0D2

#B474D2

#D28674

#92D274

Monochromatic

#2A7383

#3DA5BD

#73C0D2

#AEDBE5

#E8F5F8

Rectangle

#73C0D2

#8674D2

#D28674

#C1D274

Compound

#73C0D2

#7492D2

#D28674

#D2B474

Variations

Lighter

#90CDDB

#B0D7E0

#D3E6EA

Darker

#40ADC5

#277A8C

#164853

Saturation

#95ACB1

#74C1D2

#5ECFE9

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry

Pairs With

warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.06:1

Fail

vs Black

10.20:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#73C0D2

#A1ADD4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#73C0D2

#B6B6D0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#73C0D2

#73C2BE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Surfin' lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#96BDB9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#73C0D2

Daylight 5500K

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

#83C2DD

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.

#BD6B58

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: #73C0D2;

CSS — background

background-color: #73C0D2;

CSS Variable

--color-surfin': #73C0D2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'surfin'': '#73C0D2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#73C0D2] text-[#73C0D2]

SCSS

$surfin': #73C0D2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #73C0D2?

#73C0D2 is Surfin', a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #73C0D2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Surfin'?

Surfin' works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Surfin'?

Surfin' pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Surfin'?

You can download Surfin' 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 Surfin'?

The hex code is #73C0D2. In RGB it's 115, 192, 210, and in HSL it's 191°, 51%, 64%.

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