GREENS

Bosphorus

#008468

RGB 0, 132, 104 · HSL 167°, 100%, 26% · CMYK 100, 0, 21, 48

Bosphorus is #008468 in HEX — rgb(0, 132, 104), hsl(167°, 100%, 26%), cmyk(100%, 0%, 21%, 48%).

Bosphorus pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 167°, 100%, 26%. 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#008468

RGB0, 132, 104

HSL167°, 100%, 26%

HSV167°, 100%, 52%

CMYK100, 0, 21, 48

Decimal33896

CSS RGBrgb(0, 132, 104)

CSS HSLhsl(167, 100%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Leprechaun 2044-20

ΔE 2.4 · #018464

Behr

Caribbean Current P460-7

ΔE 2.9 · #178065

PPG

Carolina Green 1229-7

ΔE 3 · #008B6D

Kilz

Pop Of Green RH140

ΔE 3.3 · #24896A

Dunn-Edwards

Emerald Pool DE5699

ΔE 4 · #007A5E

Valspar

Green Suede 5009-6

ΔE 6.2 · #12775E

Kobra

Green 35

ΔE 6.2 · #007856

Hallman-Lindsay

Grassy Meadow historic-grassy-meadow

ΔE 6.7 · #328267

Dulux

Green Fingers S27G8

ΔE 7.4 · #297E68

Vista Paint

Grassy Meadow C-1403

ΔE 7.8 · #368268

Sherwin-Williams

Ionian SW6754

ΔE 9.3 · #368976

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 9.4 · #128458

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 10.9 · #317455

IKEA

IKEA195 195

ΔE 13.4 · #286A4C

RAL

Mint Green 6029

ΔE 17.2 · #20603D

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 25.1 · #427E83

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#008468

#85001D

Analogous

#008526

#008468

#005F85

Triadic

#008468

#680085

#856800

Split-Complementary

#008468

#85005F

#852600

Tetradic

#008468

#260085

#85001D

#5F8500

Monochromatic

#001A14

#00382C

#008468

#00D1A4

#1FFFCE

Rectangle

#008468

#001D85

#85001D

#856800

Compound

#008468

#005F85

#85001D

#852600

Variations

Lighter

#00D0A3

#2EEEC4

#8FEBD7

Darker

#006A53

#004939

#002A21

Saturation

#2E564E

#008568

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

4.67:1

vs Black

4.50:1

Deuteranopia

#008468

#6A6A6A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#008468

#79796C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#008468

#207F7F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Bosphorus 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

#3F9069

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#008468

Daylight 5500K

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

#2D958D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E7EEED

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.

#650B1F

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

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: #008468;

CSS — background

background-color: #008468;

CSS Variable

--color-bosphorus: #008468;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bosphorus': '#008468' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#008468] text-[#008468]

SCSS

$bosphorus: #008468;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #008468?

#008468 is Bosphorus, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #008468 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bosphorus?

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

What colors pair well with Bosphorus?

Bosphorus 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 Bosphorus?

You can download Bosphorus 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 Bosphorus?

The hex code is #008468. In RGB it's 0, 132, 104, and in HSL it's 167°, 100%, 26%.

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