GREENS

Oceanic

#98C6BD

RGB 152, 198, 189 · HSL 168°, 29%, 69% · CMYK 23, 0, 5, 22

Oceanic is #98C6BD in HEX — rgb(152, 198, 189), hsl(168°, 29%, 69%), cmyk(23%, 0%, 5%, 22%).

Oceanic pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 168°, 29%, 69%. 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#98C6BD

RGB152, 198, 189

HSL168°, 29%, 69%

HSV168°, 23%, 78%

CMYK23, 0, 5, 22

Decimal10012349

CSS RGBrgb(152, 198, 189)

CSS HSLhsl(168, 29%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Oceanic TB-54

Exact match

Dulux

Focus Point S27D3

ΔE 1.9 · #91C3BB

Benjamin Moore

Hazy 2040-50

ΔE 2.3 · #93C7BC

Behr

Bucolic Blue BXC-28

ΔE 2.4 · #94C3BE

PPG

Pitter Patter 1142-4

ΔE 3.4 · #9BC2BD

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 3.6 · #9CC7C4

Vista Paint

Teal Twilight K-220

ΔE 4 · #9EC6C3

IKEA

IKEA117 117

ΔE 4 · #A6CABF

Valspar

Gentle Wave 5007-7C

ΔE 4.1 · #93CBC7

Sherwin-Williams

Holiday Turquoise SW0075

ΔE 4.5 · #8AC6BD

Hallman-Lindsay

Catarina Green 708

ΔE 4.7 · #90C4B4

Dunn-Edwards

Tranquil Teal DE5703

ΔE 5.2 · #8AC7BB

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 5.8 · #84C3BE

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 7.6 · #A1C5C8

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 10.3 · #B3C3B9

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 13.6 · #87C8D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

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

#98C6BD

#C799A2

Analogous

#99C7A7

#98C6BD

#99B9C7

Triadic

#98C6BD

#BE99C7

#C7BE99

Split-Complementary

#98C6BD

#C799B9

#C7A799

Tetradic

#98C6BD

#A799C7

#C799A2

#B9C799

Monochromatic

#478075

#68AC9E

#98C6BD

#CAE2DD

#EFF6F4

Rectangle

#98C6BD

#99A2C7

#C799A2

#C7BE99

Compound

#98C6BD

#99B9C7

#C799A2

#C7A799

Variations

Lighter

#ADD2CB

#C4DBD7

#DEE9E7

Darker

#6AB0A2

#428073

#264B44

Saturation

#A9B7B4

#99C7BE

#7DE3CF

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

1.88:1

Fail

vs Black

11.15:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#98C6BD

#B6B7BF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#98C6BD

#BFBFBE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#98C6BD

#9BC4C3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Oceanic 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

#B1C1A9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#98C6BD

Daylight 5500K

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

#9FC6CD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#B07B86

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: #98C6BD;

CSS — background

background-color: #98C6BD;

CSS Variable

--color-oceanic: #98C6BD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'oceanic': '#98C6BD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#98C6BD] text-[#98C6BD]

SCSS

$oceanic: #98C6BD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #98C6BD?

#98C6BD is Oceanic, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #98C6BD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Oceanic?

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

What colors pair well with Oceanic?

Oceanic 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 Oceanic?

You can download Oceanic 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 Oceanic?

The hex code is #98C6BD. In RGB it's 152, 198, 189, and in HSL it's 168°, 29%, 69%.

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