GREENS

Betsy

#73C9D9

RGB 115, 201, 217 · HSL 189°, 57%, 65% · CMYK 47, 7, 0, 15

Betsy is #73C9D9 in HEX — rgb(115, 201, 217), hsl(189°, 57%, 65%), cmyk(47%, 7%, 0%, 15%).

Betsy pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 189°, 57%, 65%. 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#73C9D9

RGB115, 201, 217

HSL189°, 57%, 65%

HSV189°, 47%, 85%

CMYK47, 7, 0, 15

Decimal7588313

CSS RGBrgb(115, 201, 217)

CSS HSLhsl(189, 57%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Thredbo S32F2

ΔE 0.8 · #73C7D7

Benjamin Moore

Fairy 2055-50

ΔE 1.4 · #79CCDB

Vista Paint

Swan Lake K-195

ΔE 2 · #6AC5D5

Behr

Ocean Cruise 550D-5

ΔE 2.5 · #78D0E0

Kilz

Mountain Creek RE260-01

ΔE 2.9 · #77C7DB

Hallman-Lindsay

Enchanted Evening 673

ΔE 3.4 · #63C3D3

Sherwin-Williams

Surfin' SW9048

ΔE 3.9 · #73C0D2

Valspar

Fiesta Blue 5003-10A

ΔE 4.2 · #7BC5D9

Dunn-Edwards

Bayshore DE5779

ΔE 5.3 · #89CEE0

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 5.4 · #87C8D7

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 5.6 · #7AC2D8

PPG

High Dive 1236-5

ΔE 6.5 · #59B9CC

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 12.3 · #84C3BE

IKEA

IKEA119 119

ΔE 13.9 · #9BC2D8

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 14.7 · #9CC7C4

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 14.9 · #A1C5C8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

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

#73C9D9

#D98273

Analogous

#73D9B5

#73C9D9

#7396D9

Triadic

#73C9D9

#D973C9

#C9D973

Split-Complementary

#73C9D9

#D97396

#D9B573

Tetradic

#73C9D9

#B573D9

#D98273

#96D973

Monochromatic

#267D8C

#37B2C8

#73C9D9

#AFE0E9

#EBF7FA

Rectangle

#73C9D9

#8273D9

#D98273

#C9D973

Compound

#73C9D9

#7396D9

#D98273

#D9B573

Variations

Lighter

#8FD4E0

#B0DCE3

#D3E8EC

Darker

#3BB8CE

#228394

#124D58

Saturation

#96B0B5

#73C9D9

#60D7EC

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

1.89:1

Fail

vs Black

11.09:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#73C9D9

#A8B4DB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#73C9D9

#BEBED7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#73C9D9

#74CAC6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Betsy 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

#96C3BE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#73C9D9

Daylight 5500K

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

#83C8E2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECED

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.

#C46656

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: #73C9D9;

CSS — background

background-color: #73C9D9;

CSS Variable

--color-betsy: #73C9D9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'betsy': '#73C9D9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#73C9D9] text-[#73C9D9]

SCSS

$betsy: #73C9D9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #73C9D9?

#73C9D9 is Betsy, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #73C9D9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Betsy?

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

What colors pair well with Betsy?

Betsy 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 Betsy?

You can download Betsy 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 Betsy?

The hex code is #73C9D9. In RGB it's 115, 201, 217, and in HSL it's 189°, 57%, 65%.

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