GREENS

Buoyancy

#79B0B6

RGB 121, 176, 182 · HSL 186°, 29%, 59% · CMYK 34, 3, 0, 29

Buoyancy is #79B0B6 in HEX — rgb(121, 176, 182), hsl(186°, 29%, 59%), cmyk(34%, 3%, 0%, 29%).

Buoyancy pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 186°, 29%, 59%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#79B0B6

RGB121, 176, 182

HSL186°, 29%, 59%

HSV186°, 34%, 71%

CMYK34, 3, 0, 29

Decimal7975094

CSS RGBrgb(121, 176, 182)

CSS HSLhsl(186, 29%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Flotation S32C3

ΔE 1.4 · #7BB2BA

Kilz

Water Oasis RF180-02

ΔE 1.7 · #74B1B8

Vista Paint

Turquoise Trick K-211

ΔE 1.8 · #7FB0B6

Behr

Waterscape 530F-5

ΔE 2.3 · #72ACB0

Sherwin-Williams

Reflecting Pool SW6486

ΔE 2.8 · #7BB1B2

Benjamin Moore

Seaside 725

ΔE 3.1 · #70ABB5

Dunn-Edwards

Watson Lake DE5766

ΔE 3.4 · #74AEBA

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 3.8 · #7FB5B5

Valspar

Fresh Basin 5003-7C

ΔE 3.9 · #84B6C0

PPG

Kingston Aqua 1150-4

ΔE 6.1 · #8FBCC4

Hallman-Lindsay

Trisha's Eyes 666

ΔE 6.4 · #8EB9C4

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 8.2 · #729E9C

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 8.5 · #8AB1C2

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 10 · #87C8D7

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 10.6 · #A1C5C8

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 10.6 · #9CC7C4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

#79B0B6

#B57E78

Analogous

#78B59D

#79B0B6

#7890B5

Triadic

#79B0B6

#B578AF

#AFB578

Split-Complementary

#79B0B6

#B57890

#B59D78

Tetradic

#79B0B6

#9D78B5

#B57E78

#90B578

Monochromatic

#355B5F

#508A91

#79B0B6

#A9CCD0

#DBE9EB

Rectangle

#79B0B6

#7E78B5

#B57E78

#AFB578

Compound

#79B0B6

#7890B5

#B57E78

#B59D78

Variations

Lighter

#93BFC4

#B1CDD0

#D3E0E2

Darker

#54969D

#38686D

#203D40

Saturation

#8D9EA0

#78AFB5

#53CCDA

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

2.41:1

Fail

vs Black

8.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#79B0B6

#9AA1B8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#79B0B6

#A8A8B5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#79B0B6

#7AB0AE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Buoyancy 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

#9AB1A4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#79B0B6

Daylight 5500K

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

#87B6C8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEC

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.

#A06660

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: #79B0B6;

CSS — background

background-color: #79B0B6;

CSS Variable

--color-buoyancy: #79B0B6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'buoyancy': '#79B0B6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#79B0B6] text-[#79B0B6]

SCSS

$buoyancy: #79B0B6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #79B0B6?

#79B0B6 is Buoyancy, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #79B0B6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Buoyancy?

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

What colors pair well with Buoyancy?

Buoyancy 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 Buoyancy?

You can download Buoyancy 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 Buoyancy?

The hex code is #79B0B6. In RGB it's 121, 176, 182, and in HSL it's 186°, 29%, 59%.

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