TEALS
Fairy Tale Blue
#78CBDA
Reading airy, Fairy Tale Blue lands in the teals family at HSL 189°, 57%, 66%. The color's balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming and reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. Works well in bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms, especially for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces. Pairs naturally with white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Fairy Tale Blue 2055-50
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms
Best Uses
main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces
Pairs With
white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #78CBDA?
#78CBDA is Fairy Tale Blue, a light teal with a cool undertone.
Is #78CBDA warm or cool?
Fairy Tale Blue reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Fairy Tale Blue?
Fairy Tale Blue works well in bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.
What colors pair well with Fairy Tale Blue?
Fairy Tale Blue pairs naturally with white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Fairy Tale Blue?
You can download Fairy Tale 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 RGB value of #78CBDA?
#78CBDA converts to RGB 120, 203, 218.