GREENS

Real Turquoise

#008A4C

RGB 0, 138, 76 · HSL 153°, 100%, 27% · CMYK 100, 0, 45, 46

Real Turquoise is #008A4C in HEX — rgb(0, 138, 76), hsl(153°, 100%, 27%), cmyk(100%, 0%, 45%, 46%).

Real Turquoise pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 153°, 100%, 27%. 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#008A4C

RGB0, 138, 76

HSL153°, 100%, 27%

HSV153°, 100%, 54%

CMYK100, 0, 45, 46

Decimal35404

CSS RGBrgb(0, 138, 76)

CSS HSLhsl(153, 100%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

English Meadow S26H8

ΔE 0.6 · #028A4D

Benjamin Moore

Jade 2037-20

ΔE 1 · #01884B

Dunn-Edwards

Later Gator DE5678

ΔE 2.8 · #008A51

Valspar

Luscious Green 6010-7

ΔE 3.9 · #238848

Vista Paint

Center Field K-280

ΔE 5.2 · #008B56

Behr

Mermaid Harbor 490B-7

ΔE 5.4 · #1B915A

PPG

Green Gloss 1227-7

ΔE 6.1 · #00955E

RAL

Traffic Green 6024

ΔE 7.6 · #308446

Sherwin-Williams

Lucky Green SW6926

ΔE 7.6 · #238652

Kilz

Magical Hummingbird RH120

ΔE 8.2 · #2B834C

Hallman-Lindsay

Tingle 732

ΔE 10.3 · #2B7B37

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 10.9 · #128458

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 13.2 · #53995A

Kobra

Green 34

ΔE 13.4 · #42A370

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 23.7 · #507A4F

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 36 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

#008A4C

#8A003E

Analogous

#008A07

#008A4C

#00838A

Triadic

#008A4C

#4C008A

#8A4C00

Split-Complementary

#008A4C

#8A0083

#8A0700

Tetradic

#008A4C

#07008A

#8A003E

#838A00

Monochromatic

#001A0E

#003D22

#008A4C

#00D676

#24FF9C

Rectangle

#008A4C

#003E8A

#8A003E

#8A4C00

Compound

#008A4C

#00838A

#8A003E

#8A0700

Variations

Lighter

#00D475

#30EE99

#90EBC2

Darker

#006E3D

#004C2A

#002C18

Saturation

#305A47

#008A4C

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

4.43:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.74:1

Deuteranopia

#008A4C

#736C50

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#008A4C

#7F7F57

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#008A4C

#298183

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Real Turquoise 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

#3F9454

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#008A4C

Daylight 5500K

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

#2D9978

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E7EEEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#690C36

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: #008A4C;

CSS — background

background-color: #008A4C;

CSS Variable

--color-real-turquoise: #008A4C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'real-turquoise': '#008A4C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#008A4C] text-[#008A4C]

SCSS

$real-turquoise: #008A4C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #008A4C?

#008A4C is Real Turquoise, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #008A4C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Real Turquoise?

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

What colors pair well with Real Turquoise?

Real Turquoise 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 Real Turquoise?

You can download Real Turquoise 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 Real Turquoise?

The hex code is #008A4C. In RGB it's 0, 138, 76, and in HSL it's 153°, 100%, 27%.

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