GREENS

Bubble Algae

#90E4C1

RGB 144, 228, 193 · HSL 155°, 61%, 73% · CMYK 37, 0, 15, 11

Bubble Algae is #90E4C1 in HEX — rgb(144, 228, 193), hsl(155°, 61%, 73%), cmyk(37%, 0%, 15%, 11%).

Bubble Algae pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 155°, 61%, 73%. 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#90E4C1

RGB144, 228, 193

HSL155°, 61%, 73%

HSV155°, 37%, 89%

CMYK37, 0, 15, 11

Decimal9495745

CSS RGBrgb(144, 228, 193)

CSS HSLhsl(155, 61%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Green Gum S25H3

ΔE 2.2 · #95E3BD

Dunn-Edwards

Sprig of Mint DE5675

ΔE 2.3 · #8BE0BA

Benjamin Moore

Greenwood 2037-50

ΔE 3.1 · #95E2C3

Vista Paint

Summer Sonata K-284

ΔE 4.9 · #91E3C9

Valspar

Sea Treasure 6002-9C

ΔE 5.1 · #87D8BB

Behr

Embellished Blue 510D-4

ΔE 5.2 · #8FF0CB

PPG

Almost Aqua 1229-3

ΔE 7.8 · #98DDC5

Hallman-Lindsay

Aquamarine Ocean 715

ΔE 8.2 · #82CDAD

Kilz

Iguana RG220-02

ΔE 10.6 · #95D3A3

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 11 · #75C89E

Sherwin-Williams

Tantalizing Teal SW6937

ΔE 11.4 · #87DCCE

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 15.3 · #BDECB6

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 15.7 · #91D0C5

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 16.3 · #A2C8A1

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 19 · #84B59C

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 22.5 · #9AB68E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

#90E4C1

#E490B3

Analogous

#90E497

#90E4C1

#90DDE4

Triadic

#90E4C1

#C190E4

#E4C190

Split-Complementary

#90E4C1

#E490DD

#E49790

Tetradic

#90E4C1

#9790E4

#E490B3

#DDE490

Monochromatic

#2BB179

#53D59F

#90E4C1

#CEF3E4

#EAFAF4

Rectangle

#90E4C1

#90B3E4

#E490B3

#E4C190

Compound

#90E4C1

#90DDE4

#E490B3

#E49790

Variations

Lighter

#A6EACE

#C0EBD9

#DDF1E9

Darker

#51D9A0

#22AB72

#126543

Saturation

#AEC7BC

#90E4C1

#83F2C3

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

1.49:1

Fail

vs Black

14.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#90E4C1

#CBC9C4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#90E4C1

#D9D9C6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#90E4C1

#98DEDE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Bubble Algae 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

#ABD8AC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#90E4C1

Daylight 5500K

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

#99DDD0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EDEB

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.

#D06C96

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: #90E4C1;

CSS — background

background-color: #90E4C1;

CSS Variable

--color-bubble-algae: #90E4C1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bubble-algae': '#90E4C1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#90E4C1] text-[#90E4C1]

SCSS

$bubble-algae: #90E4C1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #90E4C1?

#90E4C1 is Bubble Algae, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #90E4C1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bubble Algae?

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

What colors pair well with Bubble Algae?

Bubble Algae 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 Bubble Algae?

You can download Bubble Algae 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 Bubble Algae?

The hex code is #90E4C1. In RGB it's 144, 228, 193, and in HSL it's 155°, 61%, 73%.

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