GREENS

Seaborn

#85C2B2

RGB 133, 194, 178 · HSL 164°, 33%, 64% · CMYK 31, 0, 8, 24

Seaborn is #85C2B2 in HEX — rgb(133, 194, 178), hsl(164°, 33%, 64%), cmyk(31%, 0%, 8%, 24%).

Seaborn pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 164°, 33%, 64%. 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#85C2B2

RGB133, 194, 178

HSL164°, 33%, 64%

HSV164°, 31%, 76%

CMYK31, 0, 8, 24

Decimal8766130

CSS RGBrgb(133, 194, 178)

CSS HSLhsl(164, 33%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Aquastone SW9043

ΔE 1.6 · #89C6B7

Vista Paint

Green Grace K-259

ΔE 2.8 · #82BDB1

Benjamin Moore

Brookdale 599

ΔE 2.9 · #87C7B3

Dunn-Edwards

Tranquil Teal DE5703

ΔE 3 · #8AC7BB

Hallman-Lindsay

Catarina Green 708

ΔE 3.1 · #90C4B4

Behr

Bon Voyage 510F-4

ΔE 3.3 · #86CABB

Dulux

Mintage S27E4

ΔE 3.4 · #78BFB1

Valspar

Green Charm 5008-8A

ΔE 3.9 · #91C2B0

PPG

Pale Jade 1230-4

ΔE 4.3 · #77C3B4

Kilz

Spearmint Leaf RG130-02

ΔE 4.7 · #75B9AE

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 5.8 · #91D0C5

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 6 · #84C3BE

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 7.4 · #84B59C

Colorhouse

Water .07 Water-07

ΔE 9.6 · #A6CDC2

Kobra

Green 39

ΔE 16.1 · #40B8A4

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 16.1 · #B3C3B9

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

#85C2B2

#C18595

Analogous

#85C193

#85C2B2

#85B3C1

Triadic

#85C2B2

#B185C1

#C1B185

Split-Complementary

#85C2B2

#C185B3

#C19385

Tetradic

#85C2B2

#9385C1

#C18595

#B3C185

Monochromatic

#3A7364

#54A690

#85C2B2

#B8DBD2

#EBF5F2

Rectangle

#85C2B2

#8595C1

#C18595

#C1B185

Compound

#85C2B2

#85B3C1

#C18595

#C19385

Variations

Lighter

#9DCEC1

#B8D7CF

#D7E6E2

Darker

#57AE97

#397A69

#20483D

Saturation

#9AACA7

#85C1B1

#66E0C0

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

2.03:1

Fail

vs Black

10.36:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#85C2B2

#AEAFB4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#85C2B2

#B9B9B4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#85C2B2

#89BFBE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Seaborn 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

#A3BEA1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#85C2B2

Daylight 5500K

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

#90C3C5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#AB6A7B

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: #85C2B2;

CSS — background

background-color: #85C2B2;

CSS Variable

--color-seaborn: #85C2B2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'seaborn': '#85C2B2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#85C2B2] text-[#85C2B2]

SCSS

$seaborn: #85C2B2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #85C2B2?

#85C2B2 is Seaborn, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #85C2B2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Seaborn?

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

What colors pair well with Seaborn?

Seaborn 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 Seaborn?

You can download Seaborn 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 Seaborn?

The hex code is #85C2B2. In RGB it's 133, 194, 178, and in HSL it's 164°, 33%, 64%.

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