GREENS

Chesapeake Blue

#94C0C6

RGB 148, 192, 198 · HSL 187°, 30%, 68% · CMYK 25, 3, 0, 22

Chesapeake Blue is #94C0C6 in HEX — rgb(148, 192, 198), hsl(187°, 30%, 68%), cmyk(25%, 3%, 0%, 22%).

Chesapeake Blue pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 187°, 30%, 68%. 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#94C0C6

RGB148, 192, 198

HSL187°, 30%, 68%

HSV187°, 25%, 78%

CMYK25, 3, 0, 22

Decimal9748678

CSS RGBrgb(148, 192, 198)

CSS HSLhsl(187, 30%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

ChesapeakeCW-595

ΔE 0.4 · #95C1C7

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PPG

Wright Blue MistFLLW892

ΔE 0.7 · #93C0C5

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Dulux

SquirtS32B2

ΔE 1.3 · #95BEC5

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Kilz

Dripping SpringsRE250-01

ΔE 2.2 · #95C4CD

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Valspar

Sea Seeker5004-7C

ΔE 2.7 · #93C5C9

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Behr

Cosmic BlueMQ6-32

ΔE 2.9 · #8FBFCA

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Sherwin-Williams

Agua FríaSW9053

ΔE 3 · #9FC5CC

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Vista Paint

Coastal ViewK-212

ΔE 3.3 · #93C6C9

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Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground210

ΔE 3.7 · #A1C5C8

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Hallman-Lindsay

Trisha's Eyes666

ΔE 3.7 · #8EB9C4

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Dunn-Edwards

SurfsideDE5765

ΔE 4 · #9ACAD3

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Colorhouse

Dream .04Dream-04

ΔE 5.4 · #9CC7C4

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RAL

Pastel Turquoise6034

ΔE 6.8 · #7FB5B5

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Kobra

Blue27

ΔE 7.6 · #87C8D7

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Dutch Boy

Blue WingsVS-9402

ΔE 8.1 · #8AB1C2

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IKEA

IKEA153153

ΔE 8.6 · #B1CBC9

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#94C0C6

#C69B95

Analogous

#95C6B3

#94C0C6

#95A8C6

Triadic

#94C0C6

#C695C0

#C0C695

Split-Complementary

#94C0C6

#C695A8

#C6B395

Tetradic

#94C0C6

#B395C6

#C69B95

#A8C695

Monochromatic

#44777E

#63A3AB

#94C0C6

#C7DEE1

#EEF5F6

Rectangle

#94C0C6

#9B95C6

#C69B95

#C0C695

Compound

#94C0C6

#95A8C6

#C69B95

#C6B395

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Chesapeake Blue run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #EBF3F4

Tint #D6E6E9

Tint #C0DADD

Tint #AACDD1

Base #94C0C6

Shade #67A5AD

Shade #477D85

Shade #2E5256

Shade #152628

Variations

Lighter

#AACDD1

#C2D8DB

#DCE7E8

Darker

#66A7AF

#40777F

#24464B

Saturation

#A6B3B5

#95C0C6

#78D6E2

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

1.98:1

Fail

vs Black

10.61:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#94C0C6

#AEB3C8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#94C0C6

#B9B9C5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#94C0C6

#95C0BE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Chesapeake Blue 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

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How it looks under different light

#AEBDB0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#94C0C6

Daylight 5500K

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

#9CC2D4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EBEC

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.

#AF7E78

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: #94C0C6;

CSS — background

background-color: #94C0C6;

CSS Variable

--color-chesapeake-blue: #94C0C6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chesapeake-blue': '#94C0C6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#94C0C6] text-[#94C0C6]

SCSS

$chesapeake-blue: #94C0C6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #94C0C6?

#94C0C6 is Chesapeake Blue, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #94C0C6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chesapeake Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Chesapeake Blue?

Chesapeake Blue 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 Chesapeake Blue?

You can download Chesapeake 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 hex code for Chesapeake Blue?

The hex code is #94C0C6. In RGB it's 148, 192, 198, and in HSL it's 187°, 30%, 68%.

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