GREENS

Deep Aquamarine

#78DBE2

RGB 120, 219, 226 · HSL 184°, 65%, 68% · CMYK 47, 3, 0, 11

Deep Aquamarine is #78DBE2 in HEX — rgb(120, 219, 226), hsl(184°, 65%, 68%), cmyk(47%, 3%, 0%, 11%).

Deep Aquamarine pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 184°, 65%, 68%. 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#78DBE2

RGB120, 219, 226

HSL184°, 65%, 68%

HSV184°, 47%, 89%

CMYK47, 3, 0, 11

Decimal7920610

CSS RGBrgb(120, 219, 226)

CSS HSLhsl(184, 65%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Andes Sky 680

ΔE 3.4 · #78D8D9

Vista Paint

Turquoise Treat K-236

ΔE 4.4 · #7FDAD9

Behr

Frisky Blue M490-4

ΔE 4.8 · #7DD4E0

Benjamin Moore

Tropicana 2048-50

ΔE 5 · #7FD6D5

Dunn-Edwards

Island Oasis DE5730

ΔE 5.6 · #88D9D8

Dulux

Aqua Belt S29H3

ΔE 6 · #7ACDD0

PPG

Tropical Splash 1233-5

ΔE 6.1 · #70CBCE

Kilz

Classic Turquoise RF190-01

ΔE 7.6 · #82CCD3

Valspar

Beach Sparkle 5004-9C

ΔE 7.8 · #8FD4DB

Sherwin-Williams

Mariner SW6766

ΔE 9.4 · #6EC2C4

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 11.6 · #87C8D7

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 12.8 · #91D0C5

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 12.8 · #84C3BE

Colorhouse

Sprout .01 Sprout-01

ΔE 13.4 · #ADE8E2

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 13.9 · #7AC2D8

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 18.1 · #A1C5C8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#78DBE2

#E27F78

Analogous

#78E2B4

#78DBE2

#78A6E2

Triadic

#78DBE2

#E278DB

#DBE278

Split-Complementary

#78DBE2

#E278A6

#E2B478

Tetradic

#78DBE2

#B478E2

#E27F78

#A6E278

Monochromatic

#2297A0

#39CBD5

#78DBE2

#B7ECF0

#EAF9FB

Rectangle

#78DBE2

#7F78E2

#E27F78

#DBE278

Compound

#78DBE2

#78A6E2

#E27F78

#E2B478

Variations

Lighter

#93E2E8

#B3E5E9

#D5EEEF

Darker

#3BCFDA

#1B9AA4

#0E5B61

Saturation

#9DBBBD

#78DBE2

#6AE8F1

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

1.61:1

Fail

vs Black

13.03:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#78DBE2

#B8C1E4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#78DBE2

#CECEE1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#78DBE2

#7BDBD7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Deep Aquamarine 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

#99D1C5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#78DBE2

Daylight 5500K

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

#87D6E9

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.

#CF6058

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: #78DBE2;

CSS — background

background-color: #78DBE2;

CSS Variable

--color-deep-aquamarine: #78DBE2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'deep-aquamarine': '#78DBE2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#78DBE2] text-[#78DBE2]

SCSS

$deep-aquamarine: #78DBE2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #78DBE2?

#78DBE2 is Deep Aquamarine, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #78DBE2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Deep Aquamarine?

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

What colors pair well with Deep Aquamarine?

Deep Aquamarine 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 Deep Aquamarine?

You can download Deep Aquamarine 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 Deep Aquamarine?

The hex code is #78DBE2. In RGB it's 120, 219, 226, and in HSL it's 184°, 65%, 68%.

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