GREENS

Washed Blue

#94D4DF

RGB 148, 212, 223 · HSL 189°, 54%, 73% · CMYK 34, 5, 0, 13

Washed Blue is #94D4DF in HEX — rgb(148, 212, 223), hsl(189°, 54%, 73%), cmyk(34%, 5%, 0%, 13%).

Washed Blue pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 189°, 54%, 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#94D4DF

RGB148, 212, 223

HSL189°, 54%, 73%

HSV189°, 34%, 87%

CMYK34, 5, 0, 13

Decimal9753823

CSS RGBrgb(148, 212, 223)

CSS HSLhsl(189, 54%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Washed Blue S32F1

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Cloudless SW6786

ΔE 1.8 · #8FD0DD

Hallman-Lindsay

Quiet Pond 672

ΔE 1.8 · #94D8E2

Benjamin Moore

Rhythm 758

ΔE 2.2 · #8BD1DC

Dunn-Edwards

Winter Chill DE5758

ΔE 2.2 · #8ECED8

Vista Paint

Quiet Pond C-671

ΔE 2.6 · #95D9E1

PPG

Ocean Cruise 1236-4

ΔE 2.7 · #9CD4E1

Valspar

Beach Sparkle 5004-9C

ΔE 2.8 · #8FD4DB

Behr

Blue Chalk M500-3

ΔE 3 · #96DBE9

Kilz

Glacier Gorge RE220-02

ΔE 4.1 · #9FD8E8

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 4.8 · #87C8D7

IKEA

IKEA083 83

ΔE 8.9 · #B6DCE6

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 9 · #7AC2D8

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 9.8 · #A1C5C8

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 10 · #9CC7C4

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 10.9 · #84C3BE

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#94D4DF

#DFA095

Analogous

#95DFC5

#94D4DF

#95AFDF

Triadic

#94D4DF

#DF95D4

#D4DF95

Split-Complementary

#94D4DF

#DF95AF

#DFC595

Tetradic

#94D4DF

#C595DF

#DFA095

#AFDF95

Monochromatic

#3297A9

#5ABCCE

#94D4DF

#D0ECF1

#EBF7F9

Rectangle

#94D4DF

#A095DF

#DFA095

#D4DF95

Compound

#94D4DF

#95AFDF

#DFA095

#DFC595

Variations

Lighter

#AADDE6

#C3E3E9

#DEEDF0

Darker

#59BFD1

#2A91A3

#175561

Saturation

#AFC2C5

#95D4DF

#85DFEF

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

12.74:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#94D4DF

#BAC2E1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#94D4DF

#CBCBDE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#94D4DF

#95D5D2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Washed 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

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How it looks under different light

#AECCC2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#94D4DF

Daylight 5500K

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

#9CD1E7

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.

#CB7F72

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: #94D4DF;

CSS — background

background-color: #94D4DF;

CSS Variable

--color-washed-blue: #94D4DF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'washed-blue': '#94D4DF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#94D4DF] text-[#94D4DF]

SCSS

$washed-blue: #94D4DF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #94D4DF?

#94D4DF is Washed Blue, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #94D4DF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Washed Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Washed Blue?

Washed 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 Washed Blue?

You can download Washed 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 Washed Blue?

The hex code is #94D4DF. In RGB it's 148, 212, 223, and in HSL it's 189°, 54%, 73%.

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