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Mediterranean Sea
Mediterranean Sea is a deep, cool color with cool (blue, blue-green or violet) character. Its estimated light reflectance value (LRV) is about 22, so it reflects roughly 22% of the light that hits it.
Color facts
| Hex | #1E8CAB |
|---|---|
| RGB | 30, 140, 171 |
| HSL | 193°, 70%, 39% |
| Estimated LRV | 22 |
| Temperature | cool |
| Text on it | Black text, contrast 5.4:1 |
LRV here is estimated from the screen color (relative luminance). Paint brands publish measured LRVs on their own chips, which can differ.
How it reads on a wall
A dramatic choice for accent walls, cabinetry, doors, built-ins and dining rooms. Works best with good light or as a cozy, enveloping color in small rooms.
North-facing rooms get cool, indirect light that can push this color cooler and grayer. Test it there before committing, or pick a slightly warmer cousin.
South- and west-facing rooms get warm, strong light, which this cooler color can calm.
Rooms it suits
- Dining rooms
- Accent walls
- Kitchen islands and lower cabinets
- Powder rooms
A 60-30-10 palette built on Mediterranean Sea
Anti-Flash White
Mediterranean Sea
Crimson Blaze
The 60-30-10 rule splits a room into a main color, a secondary color and an accent. Swap in real paint and fabric samples before you buy.
Harmonies
Complementary
Crimson Blaze#AD3D1EAnalogous
Liquid Denim#2D3796Analogous
Mint#3EB489Triadic
Vibrant Velvet#BB0088Triadic
Jubilant Meadow#7BB92BSplit complementary
French Wine#AC1E44Tints and shades
Lighter tints work as a ceiling or adjoining-room color; deeper shades suit trim, doors or cabinets.
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Getting Mediterranean Sea in real paint
Mediterranean Sea is a name from the open color-names list (MIT license), not a specific paint product. Most paint counters can mix a close match: bring a printed or physical sample, or use a brand color-match tool, then buy a sample pot and paint a 2 by 2 foot swatch on two walls. Screens and printers shift color.
On-screen colors are approximations. Pantone, Color of the Year and brand color names are trademarks of their owners.