GREENS

Chesapeake

#95C1C7

RGB 149, 193, 199 · HSL 187°, 31%, 68% · CMYK 25, 3, 0, 22

Chesapeake is #95C1C7 in HEX — rgb(149, 193, 199), hsl(187°, 31%, 68%), cmyk(25%, 3%, 0%, 22%).

Chesapeake pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 187°, 31%, 68%. 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#95C1C7

RGB149, 193, 199

HSL187°, 31%, 68%

HSV187°, 25%, 78%

CMYK25, 3, 0, 22

Decimal9814471

CSS RGBrgb(149, 193, 199)

CSS HSLhsl(187, 31%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Chesapeake CW-595

Exact match

PPG

Wright Blue Mist FLLW892

ΔE 0.8 · #93C0C5

Dulux

Squirt S32B2

ΔE 1.4 · #95BEC5

Kilz

Dripping Springs RE250-01

ΔE 2 · #95C4CD

Valspar

Sea Seeker 5004-7C

ΔE 2.5 · #93C5C9

Sherwin-Williams

Agua Fría SW9053

ΔE 2.8 · #9FC5CC

Behr

Aquifer MQ6-8

ΔE 2.9 · #98C4C5

Vista Paint

Coastal View K-212

ΔE 3.2 · #93C6C9

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 3.5 · #A1C5C8

Dunn-Edwards

Surfside DE5765

ΔE 3.6 · #9ACAD3

Hallman-Lindsay

Trisha's Eyes 666

ΔE 3.9 · #8EB9C4

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 5.3 · #9CC7C4

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 7.1 · #7FB5B5

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 7.5 · #87C8D7

IKEA

IKEA153 153

ΔE 8.4 · #B1CBC9

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 8.4 · #8AB1C2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

#95C1C7

#C79A94

Analogous

#94C7B3

#95C1C7

#94A7C7

Triadic

#95C1C7

#C794C1

#C1C794

Split-Complementary

#95C1C7

#C794A7

#C7B394

Tetradic

#95C1C7

#B394C7

#C79A94

#A7C794

Monochromatic

#43787F

#62A4AC

#95C1C7

#C6DEE1

#EEF5F6

Rectangle

#95C1C7

#9A94C7

#C79A94

#C1C794

Compound

#95C1C7

#94A7C7

#C79A94

#C7B394

Variations

Lighter

#A9CDD2

#C1D8DB

#DCE7E9

Darker

#65A8B1

#3F7880

#24474B

Saturation

#A6B3B5

#94C1C7

#78D6E3

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

1.96:1

Fail

vs Black

10.73:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#95C1C7

#AFB4C9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#95C1C7

#BABAC6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#95C1C7

#96C1BF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Chesapeake 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

#AFBDB0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#95C1C7

Daylight 5500K

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

#9CC2D5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EBEC

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.

#B07E77

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: #95C1C7;

CSS — background

background-color: #95C1C7;

CSS Variable

--color-chesapeake: #95C1C7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chesapeake': '#95C1C7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#95C1C7] text-[#95C1C7]

SCSS

$chesapeake: #95C1C7;

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#8DC1CA · ΔE 2.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #95C1C7?

#95C1C7 is Chesapeake, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #95C1C7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chesapeake?

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

What colors pair well with Chesapeake?

Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake?

You can download Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake?

The hex code is #95C1C7. In RGB it's 149, 193, 199, and in HSL it's 187°, 31%, 68%.

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