GREENS

Sydney Harbour

#98D9DA

RGB 152, 217, 218 · HSL 181°, 47%, 73% · CMYK 30, 0, 0, 15

Sydney Harbour is #98D9DA in HEX — rgb(152, 217, 218), hsl(181°, 47%, 73%), cmyk(30%, 0%, 0%, 15%).

Sydney Harbour pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 181°, 47%, 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#98D9DA

RGB152, 217, 218

HSL181°, 47%, 73%

HSV181°, 30%, 85%

CMYK30, 0, 0, 15

Decimal10017242

CSS RGBrgb(152, 217, 218)

CSS HSLhsl(181, 47%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sydney Harbour S480-3

Exact match

Dulux

Mini Blue S29H2

ΔE 0.7 · #96D9DB

Benjamin Moore

Sonoma 737

ΔE 2.9 · #A2DADC

Dunn-Edwards

Aqua Bloom DE5737

ΔE 3.2 · #96D3D8

Sherwin-Williams

Bora Bora Shore SW9045

ΔE 3.2 · #92D0D0

PPG

Fling Green 1234-4

ΔE 3.6 · #8ECFD0

Vista Paint

Quiet Pond C-671

ΔE 3.8 · #95D9E1

Valspar

Beach Sparkle 5004-9C

ΔE 3.8 · #8FD4DB

Hallman-Lindsay

Everest 679

ΔE 4 · #A0E3E0

Kilz

Aqua Wave RF220-02

ΔE 4.1 · #A5D9DB

Colorhouse

Sprout .01 Sprout-01

ΔE 6.7 · #ADE8E2

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 7.4 · #91D0C5

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 8.6 · #84C3BE

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 9.5 · #87C8D7

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 10.5 · #A1C5C8

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 14 · #7AC2D8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#98D9DA

#DB9B9A

Analogous

#9ADBBB

#98D9DA

#9AB9DB

Triadic

#98D9DA

#DB9AD9

#D9DB9A

Split-Complementary

#98D9DA

#DB9AB9

#DBBB9A

Tetradic

#98D9DA

#BB9ADB

#DB9B9A

#B9DB9A

Monochromatic

#3A9FA1

#62C5C6

#98D9DA

#D2EEEF

#ECF8F8

Rectangle

#98D9DA

#9B9ADB

#DB9B9A

#D9DB9A

Compound

#98D9DA

#9AB9DB

#DB9B9A

#DBBB9A

Variations

Lighter

#AEE1E2

#C5E6E6

#DFEFEF

Darker

#61C8C9

#319A9B

#1B5B5C

Saturation

#B0C4C4

#9AD9DB

#88EBED

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

1.58:1

Fail

vs Black

13.27:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#98D9DA

#C0C6DC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#98D9DA

#D0D0DA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#98D9DA

#9AD8D6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Sydney Harbour 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

#B1CFBF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#98D9DA

Daylight 5500K

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

#9FD4E3

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.

#C57978

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: #98D9DA;

CSS — background

background-color: #98D9DA;

CSS Variable

--color-sydney-harbour: #98D9DA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sydney-harbour': '#98D9DA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#98D9DA] text-[#98D9DA]

SCSS

$sydney-harbour: #98D9DA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #98D9DA?

#98D9DA is Sydney Harbour, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #98D9DA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sydney Harbour?

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

What colors pair well with Sydney Harbour?

Sydney Harbour 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 Sydney Harbour?

You can download Sydney Harbour 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 Sydney Harbour?

The hex code is #98D9DA. In RGB it's 152, 217, 218, and in HSL it's 181°, 47%, 73%.

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