TEALS
China Blue
#B3DBDE
China Blue is a airy teal sitting at HSL 184°, 39%, 79%. The balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming, and the hue reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. Designers often reach for it in bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms — ideal for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces. Looks at home next to white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
China Blue 2052-60
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
Build a palette around China Blue
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #B3DBDE?
#B3DBDE is China Blue, a light teal with a cool undertone.
Is #B3DBDE warm or cool?
China Blue reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with China Blue?
China Blue works well in bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.
What colors pair well with China Blue?
China Blue 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 China Blue?
You can download China 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 RGB value of #B3DBDE?
#B3DBDE converts to RGB 179, 219, 222.