TEALS
#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.
Benjamin Moore
California Breeze 757
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms
Best Uses
main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces
Pairs With
white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →#9ED9E2 is California Breeze, a light teal with a cool undertone.
California Breeze reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
California Breeze works well in bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.
California Breeze pairs naturally with white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
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#9ED9E2 converts to RGB 158, 217, 226.