GREENS

VIC 20 Sky

#87D6DD

RGB 135, 214, 221 · HSL 185°, 56%, 70% · CMYK 39, 3, 0, 13

VIC 20 Sky is #87D6DD in HEX — rgb(135, 214, 221), hsl(185°, 56%, 70%), cmyk(39%, 3%, 0%, 13%).

VIC 20 Sky pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 185°, 56%, 70%. 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#87D6DD

RGB135, 214, 221

HSL185°, 56%, 70%

HSV185°, 39%, 87%

CMYK39, 3, 0, 13

Decimal8902365

CSS RGBrgb(135, 214, 221)

CSS HSLhsl(185, 56%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Bluish Water S31H1

ΔE 2.4 · #89D2DB

Valspar

Beach Sparkle 5004-9C

ΔE 2.7 · #8FD4DB

Vista Paint

Pleasant View K-204

ΔE 2.8 · #8BD1D6

Benjamin Moore

Baby 2056-50

ΔE 3.1 · #7BD0DA

Dunn-Edwards

Plunging Waterfall DE5751

ΔE 3.1 · #8CD4DF

Behr

Reef Blue S490-3

ΔE 3.1 · #94DCE1

Kilz

Classic Turquoise RF190-01

ΔE 3.6 · #82CCD3

Hallman-Lindsay

Quiet Pond 672

ΔE 3.9 · #94D8E2

PPG

Fling Green 1234-4

ΔE 5 · #8ECFD0

Sherwin-Williams

Cloudless SW6786

ΔE 5.6 · #8FD0DD

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 7.5 · #87C8D7

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 9.7 · #84C3BE

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 10.3 · #91D0C5

Colorhouse

Sprout .01 Sprout-01

ΔE 10.9 · #ADE8E2

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 11 · #7AC2D8

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 13.1 · #A1C5C8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#87D6DD

#DD8F88

Analogous

#88DDBA

#87D6DD

#88ABDD

Triadic

#87D6DD

#DD88D6

#D6DD88

Split-Complementary

#87D6DD

#DD88AB

#DDBA88

Tetradic

#87D6DD

#BA88DD

#DD8F88

#ABDD88

Monochromatic

#2D969F

#4CC2CD

#87D6DD

#C3EBEE

#EBF8F9

Rectangle

#87D6DD

#8F88DD

#DD8F88

#D6DD88

Compound

#87D6DD

#88ABDD

#DD8F88

#DDBA88

Variations

Lighter

#A0DEE4

#BBE3E7

#DAEDEF

Darker

#4DC6D1

#26959F

#14585E

Saturation

#A6BDBF

#88D6DD

#77E4EE

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

1.65:1

Fail

vs Black

12.69:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#87D6DD

#B8C1DF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#87D6DD

#CBCBDC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#87D6DD

#89D6D3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

VIC 20 Sky 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

#A5CDC1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#87D6DD

Daylight 5500K

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

#92D2E5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECED

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.

#C96F67

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: #87D6DD;

CSS — background

background-color: #87D6DD;

CSS Variable

--color-vic-20-sky: #87D6DD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'vic-20-sky': '#87D6DD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#87D6DD] text-[#87D6DD]

SCSS

$vic-20-sky: #87D6DD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #87D6DD?

#87D6DD is VIC 20 Sky, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #87D6DD warm or cool?

VIC 20 Sky reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with VIC 20 Sky?

VIC 20 Sky works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with VIC 20 Sky?

VIC 20 Sky 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 VIC 20 Sky?

You can download VIC 20 Sky 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 VIC 20 Sky?

The hex code is #87D6DD. In RGB it's 135, 214, 221, and in HSL it's 185°, 56%, 70%.

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