Kauai

Kauai by Behr is a cool mid tone color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.

Kauai sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 165°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.

Brightness is about 46%. Saturation is around 49%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 57%. Hue is close to 165°. The hex value is #5ac7ac. The RGB value is 90, 199, 172.

Kauai has brightness around 46%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.

You can match Kauai with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.

Kauai works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.

Kauai is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.