GREENS

Valonia

#79C9D1

RGB 121, 201, 209 · HSL 185°, 49%, 65% · CMYK 42, 4, 0, 18

Valonia is #79C9D1 in HEX — rgb(121, 201, 209), hsl(185°, 49%, 65%), cmyk(42%, 4%, 0%, 18%).

Valonia pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 185°, 49%, 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#79C9D1

RGB121, 201, 209

HSL185°, 49%, 65%

HSV185°, 42%, 82%

CMYK42, 4, 0, 18

Decimal7981521

CSS RGBrgb(121, 201, 209)

CSS HSLhsl(185, 49%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Lagoona Teal S30H3

ΔE 1.2 · #76C8D2

Kilz

Classic Turquoise RF190-01

ΔE 2 · #82CCD3

Benjamin Moore

Un-Teal 739

ΔE 2.3 · #7CC8CC

Vista Paint

Aquavit K-203

ΔE 2.6 · #7AC3CA

Behr

Sky Watch HDC-MD-14

ΔE 3.9 · #89CFD8

Valspar

Rapids 5004-10A

ΔE 4 · #67C4CB

Sherwin-Williams

Rapture Blue SW6773

ΔE 4.2 · #7DC1CB

PPG

Tropical Splash 1233-5

ΔE 4.3 · #70CBCE

Dunn-Edwards

Plunging Waterfall DE5751

ΔE 5.3 · #8CD4DF

Hallman-Lindsay

Enchanted Evening 673

ΔE 5.8 · #63C3D3

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 6.1 · #87C8D7

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 8.1 · #84C3BE

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 8.7 · #7AC2D8

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 11.1 · #91D0C5

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 11.5 · #9CC7C4

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 12.8 · #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

#79C9D1

#D1817A

Analogous

#7AD1AD

#79C9D1

#7A9ED1

Triadic

#79C9D1

#D17ACA

#CAD17A

Split-Complementary

#79C9D1

#D17A9E

#D1AD7A

Tetradic

#79C9D1

#AD7AD1

#D1817A

#9ED17A

Monochromatic

#2E7E85

#41B4BE

#79C9D1

#B3E1E5

#ECF7F8

Rectangle

#79C9D1

#817AD1

#D1817A

#CAD17A

Compound

#79C9D1

#7A9ED1

#D1817A

#D1AD7A

Variations

Lighter

#95D5DB

#B3DCE0

#D5E9EA

Darker

#46B9C4

#2A848C

#174E53

Saturation

#99B1B3

#7ACAD1

#63DDE8

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

#79C9D1

#ABB4D3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#79C9D1

#BEBED0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#79C9D1

#7BC9C6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Valonia 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

#9AC3B8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#79C9D1

Daylight 5500K

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

#87C8DC

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.

#BC655D

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: #79C9D1;

CSS — background

background-color: #79C9D1;

CSS Variable

--color-valonia: #79C9D1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'valonia': '#79C9D1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#79C9D1] text-[#79C9D1]

SCSS

$valonia: #79C9D1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #79C9D1?

#79C9D1 is Valonia, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #79C9D1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Valonia?

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

What colors pair well with Valonia?

Valonia 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 Valonia?

You can download Valonia 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 Valonia?

The hex code is #79C9D1. In RGB it's 121, 201, 209, and in HSL it's 185°, 49%, 65%.

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