GREENS

Indian Ocean

#86B7A1

RGB 134, 183, 161 · HSL 153°, 25%, 62% · CMYK 27, 0, 12, 28

Indian Ocean is #86B7A1 in HEX — rgb(134, 183, 161), hsl(153°, 25%, 62%), cmyk(27%, 0%, 12%, 28%).

Indian Ocean pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 153°, 25%, 62%. 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#86B7A1

RGB134, 183, 161

HSL153°, 25%, 62%

HSV153°, 27%, 72%

CMYK27, 0, 12, 28

Decimal8828833

CSS RGBrgb(134, 183, 161)

CSS HSLhsl(153, 25%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Grey Aqua S25D4

ΔE 1.9 · #88B69D

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 1.9 · #84B59C

Vista Paint

Laurel Village K-275

ΔE 2.4 · #86BBA8

Kilz

Fragrant Herbs RG120-01

ΔE 2.5 · #80B09A

PPG

Key Largo 1140-4

ΔE 2.8 · #7FB6A4

Behr

Cloud Burst 490F-5

ΔE 3.4 · #7EAE9A

Benjamin Moore

Eucalyptus 621

ΔE 3.9 · #7FBCA7

Valspar

Kelp 6001-8A

ΔE 4.6 · #8FC2A7

Hallman-Lindsay

Buenos Aires 737

ΔE 5.1 · #8AB395

IKEA

IKEA080 80

ΔE 5.4 · #96BB9F

Dunn-Edwards

Turtle Lake DE5704

ΔE 6.1 · #73B7A5

Sherwin-Williams

Lark Green SW6745

ΔE 6.6 · #8AC1A1

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 10.7 · #84C3BE

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 11.5 · #A2C8A1

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 11.9 · #9AB68E

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 16.2 · #75C89E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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

#86B7A1

#B6869C

Analogous

#86B688

#86B7A1

#86B4B6

Triadic

#86B7A1

#A186B6

#B6A186

Split-Complementary

#86B7A1

#B686B4

#B68886

Tetradic

#86B7A1

#8886B6

#B6869C

#B4B686

Monochromatic

#3D6654

#5A967B

#86B7A1

#B6D3C6

#E6F0EB

Rectangle

#86B7A1

#869CB6

#B6869C

#B6A186

Compound

#86B7A1

#86B4B6

#B6869C

#B68886

Variations

Lighter

#9EC5B3

#B9D1C6

#D7E3DE

Darker

#5DA082

#3F6F59

#244134

Saturation

#97A59F

#86B6A1

#62DBA4

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

2.26:1

Fail

vs Black

9.30:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#86B7A1

#A8A6A3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#86B7A1

#B0B0A4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#86B7A1

#8AB3B3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Indian Ocean 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

#A4B694

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#86B7A1

Daylight 5500K

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

#91BBB8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEB

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.

#A56883

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: #86B7A1;

CSS — background

background-color: #86B7A1;

CSS Variable

--color-indian-ocean: #86B7A1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'indian-ocean': '#86B7A1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#86B7A1] text-[#86B7A1]

SCSS

$indian-ocean: #86B7A1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #86B7A1?

#86B7A1 is Indian Ocean, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #86B7A1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Indian Ocean?

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

What colors pair well with Indian Ocean?

Indian Ocean 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 Indian Ocean?

You can download Indian Ocean 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 Indian Ocean?

The hex code is #86B7A1. In RGB it's 134, 183, 161, and in HSL it's 153°, 25%, 62%.

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