GREENS

Aqua Splash

#85CED1

RGB 133, 206, 209 · HSL 182°, 45%, 67% · CMYK 36, 1, 0, 18

Aqua Splash is #85CED1 in HEX — rgb(133, 206, 209), hsl(182°, 45%, 67%), cmyk(36%, 1%, 0%, 18%).

Aqua Splash pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 182°, 45%, 67%. 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#85CED1

RGB133, 206, 209

HSL182°, 45%, 67%

HSV182°, 36%, 82%

CMYK36, 1, 0, 18

Decimal8769233

CSS RGBrgb(133, 206, 209)

CSS HSLhsl(182, 45%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Clearlake 738

ΔE 1.3 · #89CED2

Dulux

Pearl Bay S29F3

ΔE 1.9 · #7FC9CC

Vista Paint

Pleasant View K-204

ΔE 2 · #8BD1D6

Kilz

Classic Turquoise RF190-01

ΔE 2.3 · #82CCD3

PPG

Fling Green 1234-4

ΔE 2.4 · #8ECFD0

Sherwin-Williams

Bora Bora Shore SW9045

ΔE 3.5 · #92D0D0

Valspar

Beach Sparkle 5004-9C

ΔE 3.6 · #8FD4DB

Behr

Sky Watch HDC-MD-14

ΔE 3.6 · #89CFD8

Dunn-Edwards

Aqua Bloom DE5737

ΔE 4.5 · #96D3D8

Hallman-Lindsay

Quiet Pond 672

ΔE 5.9 · #94D8E2

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 6.1 · #84C3BE

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 7.5 · #87C8D7

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 7.8 · #91D0C5

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 9.1 · #9CC7C4

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 11.2 · #A1C5C8

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 11.3 · #7AC2D8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

#85CED1

#D18885

Analogous

#85D1AD

#85CED1

#85A8D1

Triadic

#85CED1

#D185CE

#CED185

Split-Complementary

#85CED1

#D185A8

#D1AD85

Tetradic

#85CED1

#AD85D1

#D18885

#A8D185

Monochromatic

#348689

#4EB8BC

#85CED1

#BCE4E6

#EDF8F8

Rectangle

#85CED1

#8885D1

#D18885

#CED185

Compound

#85CED1

#85A8D1

#D18885

#D1AD85

Variations

Lighter

#9DD8DA

#B9DFE0

#D8EAEB

Darker

#51BDC1

#2F898C

#1A5153

Saturation

#9FB5B6

#85CED1

#6EE4E8

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

1.79:1

Fail

vs Black

11.75:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#85CED1

#B3BAD3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#85CED1

#C4C4D1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#85CED1

#88CDCB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Aqua Splash 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

#A3C7B8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#85CED1

Daylight 5500K

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

#90CCDC

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.

#BB6A67

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: #85CED1;

CSS — background

background-color: #85CED1;

CSS Variable

--color-aqua-splash: #85CED1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aqua-splash': '#85CED1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#85CED1] text-[#85CED1]

SCSS

$aqua-splash: #85CED1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #85CED1?

#85CED1 is Aqua Splash, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #85CED1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aqua Splash?

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

What colors pair well with Aqua Splash?

Aqua Splash 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 Aqua Splash?

You can download Aqua Splash 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 Aqua Splash?

The hex code is #85CED1. In RGB it's 133, 206, 209, and in HSL it's 182°, 45%, 67%.

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