GREENS

Twisted Blue

#76C4D1

RGB 118, 196, 209 · HSL 189°, 50%, 64% · CMYK 44, 6, 0, 18

Twisted Blue is #76C4D1 in HEX — rgb(118, 196, 209), hsl(189°, 50%, 64%), cmyk(44%, 6%, 0%, 18%).

Twisted Blue pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 189°, 50%, 64%. 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#76C4D1

RGB118, 196, 209

HSL189°, 50%, 64%

HSV189°, 44%, 82%

CMYK44, 6, 0, 18

Decimal7783633

CSS RGBrgb(118, 196, 209)

CSS HSLhsl(189, 50%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Cologne S32E2

ΔE 1.9 · #75C2D2

Benjamin Moore

Madison 759

ΔE 2.2 · #6CC1CF

Sherwin-Williams

Rapture Blue SW6773

ΔE 2.9 · #7DC1CB

Vista Paint

Swan Lake K-195

ΔE 3.2 · #6AC5D5

Behr

Not A Cloud In Sight MQ4-50

ΔE 3.3 · #83C5D2

Kilz

Mountain Creek RE260-01

ΔE 4 · #77C7DB

Valspar

Fiesta Blue 5003-10A

ΔE 4.3 · #7BC5D9

Hallman-Lindsay

Enchanted Evening 673

ΔE 4.3 · #63C3D3

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 4.3 · #87C8D7

Dunn-Edwards

Faded Jeans DE5752

ΔE 5.2 · #5DBDCB

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 5.6 · #7AC2D8

PPG

High Dive 1236-5

ΔE 6.5 · #59B9CC

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 10.1 · #7FB5B5

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 12.6 · #9CC7C4

IKEA

IKEA119 119

ΔE 12.9 · #9BC2D8

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 12.9 · #A1C5C8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

#76C4D1

#D18375

Analogous

#75D1B1

#76C4D1

#7595D1

Triadic

#76C4D1

#D175C3

#C3D175

Split-Complementary

#76C4D1

#D17595

#D1B175

Tetradic

#76C4D1

#B175D1

#D18375

#95D175

Monochromatic

#2B7582

#3EA9BB

#76C4D1

#AFDCE4

#E8F5F7

Rectangle

#76C4D1

#8375D1

#D18375

#C3D175

Compound

#76C4D1

#7595D1

#D18375

#D1B175

Variations

Lighter

#91CFDA

#B1D8DF

#D4E7EA

Darker

#41B0C4

#287C8B

#164952

Saturation

#95ADB1

#75C3D1

#5ED3E8

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

1.98:1

Fail

vs Black

10.59:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#76C4D1

#A6B0D3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#76C4D1

#BABACF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#76C4D1

#77C5C1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Twisted 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

#98C0B8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#76C4D1

Daylight 5500K

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

#85C5DC

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.

#BC6859

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: #76C4D1;

CSS — background

background-color: #76C4D1;

CSS Variable

--color-twisted-blue: #76C4D1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'twisted-blue': '#76C4D1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#76C4D1] text-[#76C4D1]

SCSS

$twisted-blue: #76C4D1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #76C4D1?

#76C4D1 is Twisted Blue, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #76C4D1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Twisted Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Twisted Blue?

Twisted 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 Twisted Blue?

You can download Twisted 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 Twisted Blue?

The hex code is #76C4D1. In RGB it's 118, 196, 209, and in HSL it's 189°, 50%, 64%.

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