GREENS

Teal

#008080

RGB 0, 128, 128 · HSL 180°, 100%, 25% · CMYK 100, 0, 0, 50

Teal is #008080 in HEX — rgb(0, 128, 128), hsl(180°, 100%, 25%), cmyk(100%, 0%, 0%, 50%).

Teal pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 180°, 100%, 25%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#008080
RGB0, 128, 128
HSL180°, 100%, 25%
HSV180°, 100%, 50%
CMYK100, 0, 0, 50
Decimal32896
CSS RGBrgb(0, 128, 128)
CSS HSLhsl(180, 100%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Macquarie S30F8

ΔE 0.7 · #008182

Kilz

Tropical Lagoon RF270-02

ΔE 3.4 · #1A7B7C

Vista Paint

Blue Winged Teal C-1402

ΔE 3.9 · #00827C

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Winged Teal historic-blue-winged-teal

ΔE 3.9 · #00827C

Benjamin Moore

Tropical 734

ΔE 4 · #018A8B

Dunn-Edwards

Emperor Jade DE5734

ΔE 4.2 · #007B75

Sherwin-Williams

Gulfstream SW6768

ΔE 4.2 · #01858B

PPG

Jade Jewel 1147-6

ΔE 4.4 · #247E81

Valspar

Blue Turquoise 5006-10C

ΔE 4.5 · #008A87

Behr

Taos Turquoise HDC-FL13-12

ΔE 5.1 · #2B8C8B

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 7.8 · #18887C

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 9.6 · #3F888F

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 10.3 · #009185

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 10.6 · #317983

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 10.9 · #427E83

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 19.8 · #317455

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#008080
#800000

Analogous

#008040
#008080
#004080

Triadic

#008080
#80007F
#7F8000

Split-Complementary

#008080
#800040
#804000

Tetradic

#008080
#400080
#800000
#408000

Monochromatic

#00191A
#003333
#008080
#00CCCC
#1AFFFF

Rectangle

#008080
#000080
#800000
#7F8000

Compound

#008080
#004080
#800000
#804000

Variations

Lighter

#00CCCC
#2BEEEE
#8DEBEB

Darker

#006666
#004646
#002929

Saturation

#2D5353
#007F80
#007F80

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)

Aa

vs White

4.77:1

AA

Aa

vs Black

4.40:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#008080
#626982

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#008080
#757580

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#008080
#137F7C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Teal 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
calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#3F8D7B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#008080

Daylight 5500K

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

#2D929F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E7EEEE

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.

#620B0B

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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

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: #008080;
CSS — background 
background-color: #008080;
CSS Variable 
--color-teal: #008080;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'teal': '#008080' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#008080] text-[#008080]
SCSS 
$teal: #008080;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #008080?

#008080 is Teal, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #008080 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Teal?

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

What colors pair well with Teal?

Teal 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 Teal?

You can download Teal 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 Teal?

The hex code is #008080. In RGB it's 0, 128, 128, and in HSL it's 180°, 100%, 25%.

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