GREENS

Chuff Blue

#91C1C6

RGB 145, 193, 198 · HSL 186°, 32%, 67% · CMYK 27, 3, 0, 22

Chuff Blue is #91C1C6 in HEX — rgb(145, 193, 198), hsl(186°, 32%, 67%), cmyk(27%, 3%, 0%, 22%).

Chuff Blue pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 186°, 32%, 67%. 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#91C1C6

RGB145, 193, 198

HSL186°, 32%, 67%

HSV186°, 27%, 78%

CMYK27, 3, 0, 22

Decimal9552326

CSS RGBrgb(145, 193, 198)

CSS HSLhsl(186, 32%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Wright Blue Mist FLLW892

ΔE 0.9 · #93C0C5

Dulux

Witness S32C2

ΔE 1.2 · #90C2C9

Benjamin Moore

Tranquil 2051-50

ΔE 1.4 · #95C3C6

Valspar

Sea Seeker 5004-7C

ΔE 1.6 · #93C5C9

Behr

Newport Blue 530F-4

ΔE 2 · #8BC1C5

Vista Paint

Coastal View K-212

ΔE 2.2 · #93C6C9

Kilz

Dripping Springs RE250-01

ΔE 2.6 · #95C4CD

Hallman-Lindsay

Stillwater 687

ΔE 2.9 · #8CC1C2

Sherwin-Williams

Blithe Blue SW9052

ΔE 3.1 · #90BDBD

Dunn-Edwards

Surfside DE5765

ΔE 4 · #9ACAD3

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 4.4 · #A1C5C8

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 5 · #9CC7C4

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 6.1 · #7FB5B5

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 7.1 · #87C8D7

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 9.1 · #8AB1C2

IKEA

IKEA153 153

ΔE 9.2 · #B1CBC9

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

#91C1C6

#C69590

Analogous

#90C6B0

#91C1C6

#90A5C6

Triadic

#91C1C6

#C690C0

#C0C690

Split-Complementary

#91C1C6

#C690A5

#C6B090

Tetradic

#91C1C6

#B090C6

#C69590

#A5C690

Monochromatic

#40777D

#5DA4AC

#91C1C6

#C2DDE0

#EEF6F6

Rectangle

#91C1C6

#9590C6

#C69590

#C0C690

Compound

#91C1C6

#90A5C6

#C69590

#C6B090

Variations

Lighter

#A6CDD1

#BFD7DA

#DBE7E8

Darker

#61A8B0

#3D787F

#23474B

Saturation

#A3B1B3

#90C0C6

#73D7E2

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

1.97:1

Fail

vs Black

10.65:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#91C1C6

#AEB3C8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#91C1C6

#BABAC5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#91C1C6

#92C1BF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Chuff Blue 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

#ACBDB0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#91C1C6

Daylight 5500K

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

#99C2D4

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.

#AF7973

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: #91C1C6;

CSS — background

background-color: #91C1C6;

CSS Variable

--color-chuff-blue: #91C1C6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chuff-blue': '#91C1C6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#91C1C6] text-[#91C1C6]

SCSS

$chuff-blue: #91C1C6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #91C1C6?

#91C1C6 is Chuff Blue, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #91C1C6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chuff Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Chuff Blue?

Chuff Blue 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 Chuff Blue?

You can download Chuff Blue 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 Chuff Blue?

The hex code is #91C1C6. In RGB it's 145, 193, 198, and in HSL it's 186°, 32%, 67%.

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