TEALS
California Breeze
#9ED9E2
California Breeze pulls into the soft end of the teals spectrum — HSL 188°, 54%, 75%. The color's balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming and reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms. Reads best alongside white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
California Breeze 757
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms
Best Uses
main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces
Pairs With
white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #9ED9E2?
#9ED9E2 is California Breeze, a light teal with a cool undertone.
Is #9ED9E2 warm or cool?
California Breeze reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with California Breeze?
California Breeze works well in bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.
What colors pair well with California Breeze?
California Breeze pairs naturally with white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download California Breeze?
You can download California Breeze 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 RGB value of #9ED9E2?
#9ED9E2 converts to RGB 158, 217, 226.