GREENS

Arctic Blue

#95D6DC

RGB 149, 214, 220 · HSL 185°, 50%, 72% · CMYK 32, 3, 0, 14

Arctic Blue is #95D6DC in HEX — rgb(149, 214, 220), hsl(185°, 50%, 72%), cmyk(32%, 3%, 0%, 14%).

Arctic Blue pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 185°, 50%, 72%. 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#95D6DC

RGB149, 214, 220

HSL185°, 50%, 72%

HSV185°, 32%, 86%

CMYK32, 3, 0, 14

Decimal9819868

CSS RGBrgb(149, 214, 220)

CSS HSLhsl(185, 50%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Arctic Blue S29G2

ΔE 1.4 · #95D8DC

Dunn-Edwards

Aqua Bloom DE5737

ΔE 1.5 · #96D3D8

Valspar

Beach Sparkle 5004-9C

ΔE 1.5 · #8FD4DB

Vista Paint

Quiet Pond C-671

ΔE 1.6 · #95D9E1

Hallman-Lindsay

Quiet Pond 672

ΔE 2.3 · #94D8E2

Behr

Reef Blue S490-3

ΔE 2.7 · #94DCE1

Benjamin Moore

California 757

ΔE 3.1 · #9FDAE3

PPG

Fling Green 1234-4

ΔE 3.8 · #8ECFD0

Sherwin-Williams

Bora Bora Shore SW9045

ΔE 3.9 · #92D0D0

Kilz

Aqua Wave RF220-02

ΔE 4.5 · #A5D9DB

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 6.9 · #87C8D7

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 8.8 · #9CC7C4

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 9.3 · #84C3BE

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 9.5 · #91D0C5

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 9.8 · #A1C5C8

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 11.3 · #7AC2D8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#95D6DC

#DB9A94

Analogous

#94DBBE

#95D6DC

#94B2DB

Triadic

#95D6DC

#DB94D5

#D5DB94

Split-Complementary

#95D6DC

#DB94B2

#DBBE94

Tetradic

#95D6DC

#BE94DB

#DB9A94

#B2DB94

Monochromatic

#3698A1

#5BBFC8

#95D6DC

#CDECEE

#ECF8F9

Rectangle

#95D6DC

#9A94DB

#DB9A94

#D5DB94

Compound

#95D6DC

#94B2DB

#DB9A94

#DBBE94

Variations

Lighter

#A9DEE2

#C2E3E6

#DDEDEF

Darker

#5AC2CC

#2D939D

#19575D

Saturation

#ADC1C2

#94D5DB

#82E4ED

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

1.62:1

Fail

vs Black

12.93:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#95D6DC

#BDC4DE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#95D6DC

#CDCDDB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#95D6DC

#97D6D3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Arctic 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

#AFCDC0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#95D6DC

Daylight 5500K

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

#9CD2E4

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.

#C67972

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: #95D6DC;

CSS — background

background-color: #95D6DC;

CSS Variable

--color-arctic-blue: #95D6DC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'arctic-blue': '#95D6DC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#95D6DC] text-[#95D6DC]

SCSS

$arctic-blue: #95D6DC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #95D6DC?

#95D6DC is Arctic Blue, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #95D6DC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Arctic Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Arctic Blue?

Arctic 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 Arctic Blue?

You can download Arctic 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 Arctic Blue?

The hex code is #95D6DC. In RGB it's 149, 214, 220, and in HSL it's 185°, 50%, 72%.

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