TEALS
Pool Blue
#85C1C8
Pool Blue is a classic teal sitting at HSL 186°, 38%, 65%. The color's balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming and reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. Designers often reach for it in bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms — ideal for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents. Looks at home next to white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Pool Blue 2052-50
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Pool Blue
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #85C1C8?
#85C1C8 is Pool Blue, a mid teal with a cool undertone.
Is #85C1C8 warm or cool?
Pool Blue reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Pool Blue?
Pool Blue works well in bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Pool Blue?
Pool 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 Pool Blue?
You can download Pool 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 #85C1C8?
#85C1C8 converts to RGB 133, 193, 200.