GREENS

Riverbed

#86BEBE

RGB 134, 190, 190 · HSL 180°, 30%, 64% · CMYK 29, 0, 0, 25

Riverbed is #86BEBE in HEX — rgb(134, 190, 190), hsl(180°, 30%, 64%), cmyk(29%, 0%, 0%, 25%).

Riverbed pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 180°, 30%, 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#86BEBE

RGB134, 190, 190

HSL180°, 30%, 64%

HSV180°, 29%, 75%

CMYK29, 0, 0, 25

Decimal8830654

CSS RGBrgb(134, 190, 190)

CSS HSLhsl(180, 30%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Stillwater C-686

ΔE 1.6 · #8CC0C0

Hallman-Lindsay

Stillwater 687

ΔE 1.7 · #8CC1C2

PPG

Aqua Fiesta 1147-4

ΔE 1.9 · #8CC3C3

Dulux

Celestine S29E3

ΔE 2.3 · #85C3C4

Kilz

Venice Escape RF250-02

ΔE 2.6 · #80B7B8

Behr

Newport Blue 530F-4

ΔE 2.7 · #8BC1C5

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 3.2 · #7FB5B5

Benjamin Moore

Spirit 676

ΔE 3.4 · #90BDBB

Sherwin-Williams

Blithe Blue SW9052

ΔE 3.4 · #90BDBD

Valspar

Sea Seeker 5004-7C

ΔE 4.3 · #93C5C9

Dunn-Edwards

Polished Aqua DE5724

ΔE 5.7 · #77BCB6

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 5.8 · #9CC7C4

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 7.8 · #A1C5C8

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 8.8 · #91D0C5

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 9 · #87C8D7

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 11.9 · #8AB1C2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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

#86BEBE

#BF8888

Analogous

#88BFA3

#86BEBE

#88A3BF

Triadic

#86BEBE

#BF88BF

#BFBF88

Split-Complementary

#86BEBE

#BF88A3

#BFA388

Tetradic

#86BEBE

#A388BF

#BF8888

#A3BF88

Monochromatic

#3D7171

#57A2A2

#86BEBE

#B9DADA

#EBF4F4

Rectangle

#86BEBE

#8888BF

#BF8888

#BFBF88

Compound

#86BEBE

#88A3BF

#BF8888

#BFA388

Variations

Lighter

#A0CCCC

#BAD6D6

#D8E6E6

Darker

#5BAAAA

#3C7777

#224646

Saturation

#9BABAB

#88BFBF

#68DFDF

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

2.07:1

Fail

vs Black

10.12:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#86BEBE

#A9AEC0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#86BEBE

#B6B6BE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#86BEBE

#88BDBB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Riverbed 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

#A4BBAA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#86BEBE

Daylight 5500K

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

#91C0CE

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.

#A86D6D

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: #86BEBE;

CSS — background

background-color: #86BEBE;

CSS Variable

--color-riverbed: #86BEBE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'riverbed': '#86BEBE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#86BEBE] text-[#86BEBE]

SCSS

$riverbed: #86BEBE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #86BEBE?

#86BEBE is Riverbed, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #86BEBE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Riverbed?

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

What colors pair well with Riverbed?

Riverbed 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 Riverbed?

You can download Riverbed 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 Riverbed?

The hex code is #86BEBE. In RGB it's 134, 190, 190, and in HSL it's 180°, 30%, 64%.

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