GREENS

Mountain Lake Blue

#85D4D4

RGB 133, 212, 212 · HSL 180°, 48%, 68% · CMYK 37, 0, 0, 17

Mountain Lake Blue is #85D4D4 in HEX — rgb(133, 212, 212), hsl(180°, 48%, 68%), cmyk(37%, 0%, 0%, 17%).

Mountain Lake Blue pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 180°, 48%, 68%. 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#85D4D4

RGB133, 212, 212

HSL180°, 48%, 68%

HSV180°, 37%, 83%

CMYK37, 0, 0, 17

Decimal8770772

CSS RGBrgb(133, 212, 212)

CSS HSLhsl(180, 48%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Surf 731

ΔE 1.6 · #88D2D3

Dunn-Edwards

Island Oasis DE5730

ΔE 1.8 · #88D9D8

Dulux

Aqua Belt S29H3

ΔE 3.1 · #7ACDD0

Valspar

Sea Wave 5006-9C

ΔE 3.2 · #8CD9D4

Behr

Blue Echo S460-3

ΔE 3.5 · #8EDCD8

Vista Paint

Turquoise Treat K-236

ΔE 3.6 · #7FDAD9

PPG

Fling Green 1234-4

ΔE 4.1 · #8ECFD0

Hallman-Lindsay

Andes Sky 680

ΔE 4.3 · #78D8D9

Sherwin-Williams

Bora Bora Shore SW9045

ΔE 4.8 · #92D0D0

Kilz

Classic Turquoise RF190-01

ΔE 4.9 · #82CCD3

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 7 · #91D0C5

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 7.3 · #84C3BE

Colorhouse

Sprout .01 Sprout-01

ΔE 10.1 · #ADE8E2

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 10.2 · #87C8D7

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 13.4 · #A1C5C8

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 13.8 · #7AC2D8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#85D4D4

#D58686

Analogous

#86D5AD

#85D4D4

#86ADD5

Triadic

#85D4D4

#D586D5

#D5D586

Split-Complementary

#85D4D4

#D586AD

#D5AD86

Tetradic

#85D4D4

#AD86D5

#D58686

#ADD586

Monochromatic

#328F8F

#4EC1C1

#85D4D4

#BFE8E8

#ECF8F8

Rectangle

#85D4D4

#8686D5

#D58686

#D5D586

Compound

#85D4D4

#86ADD5

#D58686

#D5AD86

Variations

Lighter

#9EDDDD

#BAE2E2

#D9ECEC

Darker

#50C5C5

#2D9292

#195656

Saturation

#A2B9B9

#86D5D5

#71EAEA

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

1.70:1

Fail

vs Black

12.37:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#85D4D4

#B7BED6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#85D4D4

#C9C9D4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#85D4D4

#88D3D0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Mountain Lake Blue 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

#A3CCBA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#85D4D4

Daylight 5500K

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

#90D1DE

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.

#BF6767

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: #85D4D4;

CSS — background

background-color: #85D4D4;

CSS Variable

--color-mountain-lake-blue: #85D4D4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mountain-lake-blue': '#85D4D4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#85D4D4] text-[#85D4D4]

SCSS

$mountain-lake-blue: #85D4D4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #85D4D4?

#85D4D4 is Mountain Lake Blue, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #85D4D4 warm or cool?

Mountain Lake Blue reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Mountain Lake Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Mountain Lake Blue?

Mountain Lake Blue 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 Mountain Lake Blue?

You can download Mountain Lake 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 hex code for Mountain Lake Blue?

The hex code is #85D4D4. In RGB it's 133, 212, 212, and in HSL it's 180°, 48%, 68%.

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