GREENS

Oceanus

#90ABA8

RGB 144, 171, 168 · HSL 173°, 14%, 62% · CMYK 16, 0, 2, 33

Oceanus is #90ABA8 in HEX — rgb(144, 171, 168), hsl(173°, 14%, 62%), cmyk(16%, 0%, 2%, 33%).

Oceanus pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 173°, 14%, 62%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#90ABA8

RGB144, 171, 168

HSL173°, 14%, 62%

HSV173°, 16%, 67%

CMYK16, 0, 2, 33

Decimal9481128

CSS RGBrgb(144, 171, 168)

CSS HSLhsl(173, 14%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Oceanus HDC-CL-25

ΔE 0.7 · #90ACAA

Sherwin-Williams

Drizzle SW6479

ΔE 2.5 · #8CAEAB

Dunn-Edwards

Barrier Reef DE5745

ΔE 2.5 · #8CAEAC

Dulux

Sage Monica SG5H3

ΔE 2.6 · #98ACA8

Farrow & Ball

Dix Blue 82

ΔE 2.7 · #99B0AB

Vista Paint

Stormy Bay C-483

ΔE 3.3 · #9BAFAD

Hallman-Lindsay

Stormy Bay 484

ΔE 3.4 · #9AAFAF

Benjamin Moore

Grenada 690

ΔE 3.5 · #8BA49D

Kilz

Foggy Promenade RF260-01

ΔE 3.5 · #93B2B3

PPG

Parakeet Pete 1143-4

ΔE 3.5 · #94B1A9

Valspar

Green Water 5003-4A

ΔE 4.2 · #90A49C

Colorhouse

Water .04 Water-04

ΔE 4.8 · #9FB4B4

IKEA

IKEA182 182

ΔE 7.7 · #9AA1A0

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 8.9 · #7FB5B5

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 10.8 · #B3C3B9

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 13 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

#90ABA8

#AC9194

Analogous

#91AC9B

#90ABA8

#91A1AC

Triadic

#90ABA8

#A991AC

#ACA991

Split-Complementary

#90ABA8

#AC91A1

#AC9B91

Tetradic

#90ABA8

#9B91AC

#AC9194

#A1AC91

Monochromatic

#465D5A

#678985

#90ABA8

#BCCDCB

#E8EDED

Rectangle

#90ABA8

#9194AC

#AC9194

#ACA991

Compound

#90ABA8

#91A1AC

#AC9194

#AC9B91

Variations

Lighter

#A7BCBA

#BECCCA

#DAE0E0

Darker

#6C918D

#4A6461

#2A3B39

Saturation

#9AA2A1

#91ACA9

#67D5C8

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

2.45:1

Fail

vs Black

8.58:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#90ABA8

#A1A2A9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#90ABA8

#A7A7A8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#90ABA8

#91AAA9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Oceanus 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

#ABAD99

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#90ABA8

Daylight 5500K

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

#99B2BD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#A5686F

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: #90ABA8;

CSS — background

background-color: #90ABA8;

CSS Variable

--color-oceanus: #90ABA8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'oceanus': '#90ABA8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#90ABA8] text-[#90ABA8]

SCSS

$oceanus: #90ABA8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #90ABA8?

#90ABA8 is Oceanus, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #90ABA8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Oceanus?

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

What colors pair well with Oceanus?

Oceanus 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 Oceanus?

You can download Oceanus 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 Oceanus?

The hex code is #90ABA8. In RGB it's 144, 171, 168, and in HSL it's 173°, 14%, 62%.

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