GREENS

Corfu Shallows

#008E8D

RGB 0, 142, 141 · HSL 180°, 100%, 28% · CMYK 100, 0, 1, 44

Corfu Shallows is #008E8D in HEX — rgb(0, 142, 141), hsl(180°, 100%, 28%), cmyk(100%, 0%, 1%, 44%).

Corfu Shallows pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 180°, 100%, 28%. 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#008E8D

RGB0, 142, 141

HSL180°, 100%, 28%

HSV180°, 100%, 56%

CMYK100, 0, 1, 44

Decimal36493

CSS RGBrgb(0, 142, 141)

CSS HSLhsl(180, 100%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Duvall S29F7

ΔE 0.8 · #0F8E8D

Kilz

Caribbean Splash RH160

ΔE 1 · #108D8C

PPG

Teal We Meet Again 17-32

ΔE 1.5 · #00908D

Valspar

Blue Turquoise 5006-10C

ΔE 1.9 · #008A87

Benjamin Moore

Tropical 734

ΔE 2.1 · #018A8B

Sherwin-Williams

Splashy SW6942

ΔE 3.8 · #019196

Behr

Taos Turquoise HDC-FL13-12

ΔE 4.1 · #2B8C8B

Dunn-Edwards

Reef Encounter DE5733

ΔE 5 · #00968F

Vista Paint

Aqua Marine K-201

ΔE 5.1 · #088E95

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Winged Teal historic-blue-winged-teal

ΔE 5.5 · #00827C

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 6.9 · #009185

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 7 · #18887C

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 11.1 · #3F888F

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 14 · #427E83

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 14.3 · #317983

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 21.7 · #317455

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

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

#008E8D

#8F0000

Analogous

#008F47

#008E8D

#00478F

Triadic

#008E8D

#8F008F

#8F8F00

Split-Complementary

#008E8D

#8F0047

#8F4700

Tetradic

#008E8D

#47008F

#8F0000

#478F00

Monochromatic

#00191A

#004242

#008E8D

#00DBDB

#29FFFF

Rectangle

#008E8D

#00008F

#8F0000

#8F8F00

Compound

#008E8D

#00478F

#8F0000

#8F4700

Variations

Lighter

#00D8D8

#33EEEE

#92ECEC

Darker

#007272

#004F4F

#002E2E

Saturation

#325D5D

#008F8F

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

4.00:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.25:1

Deuteranopia

#008E8D

#6E758F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#008E8D

#82828D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#008E8D

#178D8A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Corfu Shallows 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

#3F9785

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#008E8D

Daylight 5500K

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

#2D9CA9

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.

#6D0C0C

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: #008E8D;

CSS — background

background-color: #008E8D;

CSS Variable

--color-corfu-shallows: #008E8D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'corfu-shallows': '#008E8D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#008E8D] text-[#008E8D]

SCSS

$corfu-shallows: #008E8D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #008E8D?

#008E8D is Corfu Shallows, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #008E8D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Corfu Shallows?

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

What colors pair well with Corfu Shallows?

Corfu Shallows 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 Corfu Shallows?

You can download Corfu Shallows 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 Corfu Shallows?

The hex code is #008E8D. In RGB it's 0, 142, 141, and in HSL it's 180°, 100%, 28%.

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