GREENS

Reef Encounter

#00968F

RGB 0, 150, 143 · HSL 177°, 100%, 29% · CMYK 100, 0, 5, 41

Reef Encounter is #00968F in HEX — rgb(0, 150, 143), hsl(177°, 100%, 29%), cmyk(100%, 0%, 5%, 41%).

Reef Encounter pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 177°, 100%, 29%. 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#00968F

RGB0, 150, 143

HSL177°, 100%, 29%

HSV177°, 100%, 59%

CMYK100, 0, 5, 41

Decimal38543

CSS RGBrgb(0, 150, 143)

CSS HSLhsl(177, 100%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Reef Encounter DE5733

Exact match

PPG

Torrid Turquoise 1232-7

ΔE 1.3 · #00938B

Valspar

Tropical Hideaway 5007-10C

ΔE 2.3 · #149389

Sherwin-Williams

Nifty Turquoise SW6941

ΔE 2.6 · #019187

Behr

Plumage MQ4-19

ΔE 2.9 · #009A8F

Dulux

Supermint S28H8

ΔE 2.9 · #009287

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 3.6 · #009185

Benjamin Moore

Gulf 665

ΔE 3.8 · #018D88

Hallman-Lindsay

Meringue 696

ΔE 4.9 · #009C8E

Vista Paint

Pleasant Stream C-681

ΔE 5.1 · #00A19F

Kilz

Caribbean Splash RH160

ΔE 5.6 · #108D8C

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 6.6 · #18887C

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 15.2 · #3F888F

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 18.1 · #427E83

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 19 · #317983

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 21.2 · #317455

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

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

#00968F

#940007

Analogous

#009443

#00968F

#005194

Triadic

#00968F

#8D0094

#948D00

Split-Complementary

#00968F

#940051

#944300

Tetradic

#00968F

#430094

#940007

#519400

Monochromatic

#001A18

#004744

#00968F

#00E0D5

#2EFFF5

Rectangle

#00968F

#000794

#940007

#948D00

Compound

#00968F

#005194

#940007

#944300

Variations

Lighter

#00DCD1

#36EFE5

#93ECE8

Darker

#007670

#00514D

#002F2D

Saturation

#34605E

#00948D

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

3.65:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.76:1

Deuteranopia

#00968F

#757B91

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#00968F

#8A8A90

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#00968F

#1C9491

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Reef Encounter 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

#3F9D86

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#00968F

Daylight 5500K

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

#2DA2AB

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.

#710D12

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: #00968F;

CSS — background

background-color: #00968F;

CSS Variable

--color-reef-encounter: #00968F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'reef-encounter': '#00968F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#00968F] text-[#00968F]

SCSS

$reef-encounter: #00968F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #00968F?

#00968F is Reef Encounter, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #00968F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Reef Encounter?

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

What colors pair well with Reef Encounter?

Reef Encounter 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 Reef Encounter?

You can download Reef Encounter 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 Reef Encounter?

The hex code is #00968F. In RGB it's 0, 150, 143, and in HSL it's 177°, 100%, 29%.

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