GREENS

Absinthe Turquoise

#008A60

RGB 0, 138, 96 · HSL 162°, 100%, 27% · CMYK 100, 0, 30, 46

Absinthe Turquoise is #008A60 in HEX — rgb(0, 138, 96), hsl(162°, 100%, 27%), cmyk(100%, 0%, 30%, 46%).

Absinthe Turquoise pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 162°, 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#008A60

RGB0, 138, 96

HSL162°, 100%, 27%

HSV162°, 100%, 54%

CMYK100, 0, 30, 46

Decimal35424

CSS RGBrgb(0, 138, 96)

CSS HSLhsl(162, 100%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Emerald 2039-20

ΔE 3.2 · #018259

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 3.2 · #128458

Behr

Balsam MQ4-15

ΔE 3.9 · #00906B

Dunn-Edwards

Irish Beauty DE5685

ΔE 4.9 · #007F59

Kilz

Bejewelled RH130

ΔE 6 · #239A6D

Vista Paint

Center Field K-280

ΔE 6.4 · #008B56

Sherwin-Williams

Argyle SW6747

ΔE 6.4 · #348A5D

PPG

Leprechaun 1228-6

ΔE 6.4 · #29906D

Dulux

Opal Green S26F8

ΔE 7.7 · #157951

Hallman-Lindsay

Tropical Tale 717

ΔE 7.8 · #2A9E6E

Kobra

Green 35

ΔE 8.5 · #007856

Valspar

Green Sea 6001-10C

ΔE 8.7 · #009678

RAL

Traffic Green 6024

ΔE 12.8 · #308446

Dutch Boy

Jade Green D-6756

ΔE 14.7 · #1E6A43

IKEA

IKEA195 195

ΔE 17.6 · #286A4C

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 28.9 · #84B59C

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

#008A60

#8A0029

Analogous

#008A1C

#008A60

#006E8A

Triadic

#008A60

#60008A

#8A6000

Split-Complementary

#008A60

#8A006E

#8A1C00

Tetradic

#008A60

#1C008A

#8A0029

#6E8A00

Monochromatic

#001A12

#003D2B

#008A60

#00D696

#24FFBD

Rectangle

#008A60

#00298A

#8A0029

#8A6000

Compound

#008A60

#006E8A

#8A0029

#8A1C00

Variations

Lighter

#00D495

#30EEB5

#90EBD0

Darker

#006E4D

#004C35

#002C1F

Saturation

#305A4D

#008A60

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

4.37:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.80:1

Deuteranopia

#008A60

#716E63

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#008A60

#7F7F67

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#008A60

#258384

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Absinthe 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

#3F9463

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#008A60

Daylight 5500K

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

#2D9987

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E7EEEC

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.

#690C28

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: #008A60;

CSS — background

background-color: #008A60;

CSS Variable

--color-absinthe-turquoise: #008A60;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'absinthe-turquoise': '#008A60' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#008A60] text-[#008A60]

SCSS

$absinthe-turquoise: #008A60;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #008A60?

#008A60 is Absinthe Turquoise, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #008A60 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Absinthe Turquoise?

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

What colors pair well with Absinthe Turquoise?

Absinthe 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 Absinthe Turquoise?

You can download Absinthe 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 Absinthe Turquoise?

The hex code is #008A60. In RGB it's 0, 138, 96, and in HSL it's 162°, 100%, 27%.

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