GREENS

Flotation

#7BB2BA

RGB 123, 178, 186 · HSL 188°, 31%, 61% · CMYK 34, 4, 0, 27

Flotation is #7BB2BA in HEX — rgb(123, 178, 186), hsl(188°, 31%, 61%), cmyk(34%, 4%, 0%, 27%).

Flotation pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 188°, 31%, 61%. 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#7BB2BA

RGB123, 178, 186

HSL188°, 31%, 61%

HSV188°, 34%, 73%

CMYK34, 4, 0, 27

Decimal8106682

CSS RGBrgb(123, 178, 186)

CSS HSLhsl(188, 31%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Flotation S32C3

Exact match

Kilz

Water Oasis RF180-02

ΔE 2 · #74B1B8

Vista Paint

Turquoise Trick K-211

ΔE 2 · #7FB0B6

Valspar

Fresh Basin 5003-7C

ΔE 2.7 · #84B6C0

Dunn-Edwards

Watson Lake DE5766

ΔE 2.8 · #74AEBA

Sherwin-Williams

Ebbtide SW6493

ΔE 2.8 · #84B4BE

Behr

Dolphin Blue S470-4

ΔE 3 · #74B5BC

Benjamin Moore

Seaside 725

ΔE 3.1 · #70ABB5

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 4.5 · #7FB5B5

PPG

Kingston Aqua 1150-4

ΔE 5.2 · #8FBCC4

Hallman-Lindsay

Trisha's Eyes 666

ΔE 5.4 · #8EB9C4

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 7.5 · #8AB1C2

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 8.8 · #87C8D7

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 9.4 · #729E9C

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 10.1 · #A1C5C8

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 10.5 · #9CC7C4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

#7BB2BA

#BA857D

Analogous

#7DBAA4

#7BB2BA

#7D93BA

Triadic

#7BB2BA

#BA7DB2

#B2BA7D

Split-Complementary

#7BB2BA

#BA7D93

#BAA47D

Tetradic

#7BB2BA

#A47DBA

#BA857D

#93BA7D

Monochromatic

#376168

#51909A

#7BB2BA

#AFD0D5

#E1EDEF

Rectangle

#7BB2BA

#857DBA

#BA857D

#B2BA7D

Compound

#7BB2BA

#7D93BA

#BA857D

#BAA47D

Variations

Lighter

#97C2C8

#B4CFD3

#D5E2E4

Darker

#549AA5

#386B73

#203F44

Saturation

#92A2A5

#7DB2BA

#5ACBDD

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

2.35:1

Fail

vs Black

8.92:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#7BB2BA

#9CA3BC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7BB2BA

#AAAAB9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7BB2BA

#7CB2B0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Flotation 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

#9CB2A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7BB2BA

Daylight 5500K

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

#89B7CB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EBEC

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.

#A56C64

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: #7BB2BA;

CSS — background

background-color: #7BB2BA;

CSS Variable

--color-flotation: #7BB2BA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'flotation': '#7BB2BA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7BB2BA] text-[#7BB2BA]

SCSS

$flotation: #7BB2BA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7BB2BA?

#7BB2BA is Flotation, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #7BB2BA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Flotation?

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

What colors pair well with Flotation?

Flotation 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 Flotation?

You can download Flotation 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 Flotation?

The hex code is #7BB2BA. In RGB it's 123, 178, 186, and in HSL it's 188°, 31%, 61%.

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