GREENS

Norwester

#93BCBC

RGB 147, 188, 188 · HSL 180°, 23%, 66% · CMYK 22, 0, 0, 26

Norwester is #93BCBC in HEX — rgb(147, 188, 188), hsl(180°, 23%, 66%), cmyk(22%, 0%, 0%, 26%).

Norwester pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 180°, 23%, 66%. 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#93BCBC

RGB147, 188, 188

HSL180°, 23%, 66%

HSV180°, 22%, 74%

CMYK22, 0, 0, 26

Decimal9682108

CSS RGBrgb(147, 188, 188)

CSS HSLhsl(180, 23%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Norwester N470-4

Exact match

Dulux

Turner's Light S28C3

ΔE 0.7 · #92BBBA

Sherwin-Williams

Blithe Blue SW9052

ΔE 1.3 · #90BDBD

Benjamin Moore

Spirit 676

ΔE 1.8 · #90BDBB

PPG

Wright Blue Mist FLLW892

ΔE 3.2 · #93C0C5

Valspar

Turquoise Porcelain 5002-5C

ΔE 3.2 · #8CB3B3

Vista Paint

Stillwater C-686

ΔE 3.5 · #8CC0C0

Hallman-Lindsay

Stillwater 687

ΔE 3.9 · #8CC1C2

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 4.2 · #9CC7C4

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 4.4 · #A1C5C8

Kilz

Blue Juniper RF160-01

ΔE 4.4 · #97B6BA

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 5.3 · #7FB5B5

Dunn-Edwards

Barrier Reef DE5745

ΔE 5.3 · #8CAEAC

IKEA

IKEA117 117

ΔE 7.9 · #A6CABF

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 10.1 · #8AB1C2

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 10.7 · #87C8D7

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

#93BCBC

#BC9494

Analogous

#94BCA8

#93BCBC

#94A8BC

Triadic

#93BCBC

#BC94BC

#BCBC94

Split-Complementary

#93BCBC

#BC94A8

#BCA894

Tetradic

#93BCBC

#A894BC

#BC9494

#A8BC94

Monochromatic

#477171

#659F9F

#93BCBC

#C3DADA

#EFF5F5

Rectangle

#93BCBC

#9494BC

#BC9494

#BCBC94

Compound

#93BCBC

#94A8BC

#BC9494

#BCA894

Variations

Lighter

#AACACA

#C1D5D5

#DCE6E6

Darker

#6AA4A4

#457474

#284444

Saturation

#A2AEAE

#94BCBC

#73DEDE

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

10.16:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#93BCBC

#ACAFBE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#93BCBC

#B6B6BC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#93BCBC

#94BBBA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Norwester 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

#AEBAA8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#93BCBC

Daylight 5500K

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

#9BBFCC

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.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#AB7373

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: #93BCBC;

CSS — background

background-color: #93BCBC;

CSS Variable

--color-norwester: #93BCBC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'norwester': '#93BCBC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#93BCBC] text-[#93BCBC]

SCSS

$norwester: #93BCBC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #93BCBC?

#93BCBC is Norwester, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #93BCBC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Norwester?

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

What colors pair well with Norwester?

Norwester 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 Norwester?

You can download Norwester 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 Norwester?

The hex code is #93BCBC. In RGB it's 147, 188, 188, and in HSL it's 180°, 23%, 66%.

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