GREENS

Reef Blue

#94DCE1

RGB 148, 220, 225 · HSL 184°, 56%, 73% · CMYK 34, 2, 0, 12

Reef Blue is #94DCE1 in HEX — rgb(148, 220, 225), hsl(184°, 56%, 73%), cmyk(34%, 2%, 0%, 12%).

Reef Blue pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 184°, 56%, 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#94DCE1

RGB148, 220, 225

HSL184°, 56%, 73%

HSV184°, 34%, 88%

CMYK34, 2, 0, 12

Decimal9755873

CSS RGBrgb(148, 220, 225)

CSS HSLhsl(184, 56%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Reef Blue S490-3

Exact match

Dulux

Arctic Blue S29G2

ΔE 1.8 · #95D8DC

Vista Paint

Quiet Pond C-671

ΔE 2.3 · #95D9E1

Valspar

Beach Sparkle 5004-9C

ΔE 3 · #8FD4DB

Hallman-Lindsay

Quiet Pond 672

ΔE 3.3 · #94D8E2

Dunn-Edwards

Aqua Bloom DE5737

ΔE 4.1 · #96D3D8

Benjamin Moore

Surf 731

ΔE 4.4 · #88D2D3

PPG

Fling Green 1234-4

ΔE 5.1 · #8ECFD0

Sherwin-Williams

Bora Bora Shore SW9045

ΔE 5.3 · #92D0D0

Kilz

Aqua Wave RF220-02

ΔE 5.8 · #A5D9DB

Colorhouse

Sprout .01 Sprout-01

ΔE 8 · #ADE8E2

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 8.9 · #87C8D7

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 9.7 · #91D0C5

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 10.5 · #84C3BE

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 12.4 · #A1C5C8

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 12.9 · #7AC2D8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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

#94DCE1

#E19994

Analogous

#94E1BF

#94DCE1

#94B5E1

Triadic

#94DCE1

#E194DC

#DCE194

Split-Complementary

#94DCE1

#E194B5

#E1BF94

Tetradic

#94DCE1

#BF94E1

#E19994

#B5E194

Monochromatic

#30A3AB

#58C8D0

#94DCE1

#CFEFF2

#EBF8F9

Rectangle

#94DCE1

#9994E1

#E19994

#DCE194

Compound

#94DCE1

#94B5E1

#E19994

#E1BF94

Variations

Lighter

#A9E3E7

#C2E7E9

#DDEFF0

Darker

#57CBD3

#279DA5

#155D62

Saturation

#AFC4C6

#94DCE1

#84E9F0

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

1.55:1

Fail

vs Black

13.58:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#94DCE1

#C0C8E3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#94DCE1

#D2D2E0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#94DCE1

#96DCD9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Reef 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

#AED2C4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#94DCE1

Daylight 5500K

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

#9CD7E8

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.

#CC7670

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: #94DCE1;

CSS — background

background-color: #94DCE1;

CSS Variable

--color-reef-blue: #94DCE1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'reef-blue': '#94DCE1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#94DCE1] text-[#94DCE1]

SCSS

$reef-blue: #94DCE1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #94DCE1?

#94DCE1 is Reef Blue, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #94DCE1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Reef Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Reef Blue?

Reef 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 Reef Blue?

You can download Reef 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 Reef Blue?

The hex code is #94DCE1. In RGB it's 148, 220, 225, and in HSL it's 184°, 56%, 73%.

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