GREENS

Go Alpha

#008487

RGB 0, 132, 135 · HSL 181°, 100%, 26% · CMYK 100, 2, 0, 47

Go Alpha is #008487 in HEX — rgb(0, 132, 135), hsl(181°, 100%, 26%), cmyk(100%, 2%, 0%, 47%).

Go Alpha pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 181°, 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#008487

RGB0, 132, 135

HSL181°, 100%, 26%

HSV181°, 100%, 53%

CMYK100, 2, 0, 47

Decimal33927

CSS RGBrgb(0, 132, 135)

CSS HSLhsl(181, 100%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Go Alpha S30H8

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Gulfstream SW6768

ΔE 1.9 · #01858B

Benjamin Moore

Tropical 734

ΔE 2.7 · #018A8B

Kilz

Glamour Daze RF110-02

ΔE 2.8 · #09838A

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Lagoon DE5740

ΔE 4.3 · #2B888D

Behr

Taos Turquoise HDC-FL13-12

ΔE 4.4 · #2B8C8B

PPG

Jade Jewel 1147-6

ΔE 4.5 · #247E81

Vista Paint

Aqua Marine K-201

ΔE 4.5 · #088E95

Valspar

Bay Teal 5004-10C

ΔE 4.5 · #00828C

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Winged Teal historic-blue-winged-teal

ΔE 5.7 · #00827C

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 8.4 · #3F888F

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 9.1 · #18887C

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 10.1 · #317983

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 10.6 · #427E83

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 10.8 · #009185

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 21.5 · #4C6A74

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

#008487

#850200

Analogous

#008545

#008487

#004085

Triadic

#008487

#850082

#828500

Split-Complementary

#008487

#850040

#854500

Tetradic

#008487

#450085

#850200

#408500

Monochromatic

#00191A

#003738

#008487

#00CED1

#1FFBFF

Rectangle

#008487

#020085

#850200

#828500

Compound

#008487

#004085

#850200

#854500

Variations

Lighter

#00CDD0

#2EEBEE

#8FEAEB

Darker

#00686A

#004849

#002A2A

Saturation

#2E5656

#008285

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

4.52:1

vs Black

4.65:1

Deuteranopia

#008487

#656D89

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#008487

#797987

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#008487

#128380

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Go Alpha 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

#3F9080

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#008487

Daylight 5500K

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

#2D95A5

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.

#650D0B

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: #008487;

CSS — background

background-color: #008487;

CSS Variable

--color-go-alpha: #008487;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'go-alpha': '#008487' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#008487] text-[#008487]

SCSS

$go-alpha: #008487;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #008487?

#008487 is Go Alpha, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #008487 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Go Alpha?

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

What colors pair well with Go Alpha?

Go Alpha 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 Go Alpha?

You can download Go Alpha 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 Go Alpha?

The hex code is #008487. In RGB it's 0, 132, 135, and in HSL it's 181°, 100%, 26%.

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