GREENS

Meringue

#009C8E

RGB 0, 156, 142 · HSL 175°, 100%, 31% · CMYK 100, 0, 9, 39

Meringue is #009C8E in HEX — rgb(0, 156, 142), hsl(175°, 100%, 31%), cmyk(100%, 0%, 9%, 39%).

Meringue pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 175°, 100%, 31%. 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#009C8E

RGB0, 156, 142

HSL175°, 100%, 31%

HSV175°, 100%, 61%

CMYK100, 0, 9, 39

Decimal40078

CSS RGBrgb(0, 156, 142)

CSS HSLhsl(175, 100%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Meringue 696

Exact match

Dulux

Caribbean Turquoise S28G7

ΔE 0.4 · #009D8F

Vista Paint

Meringue C-695

ΔE 1.2 · #009C8C

Behr

Plumage MQ4-19

ΔE 2 · #009A8F

Kilz

Deep Teal RH150

ΔE 3.2 · #1FA497

Benjamin Moore

Neptune 658

ΔE 4 · #019282

PPG

Grecian Isle 1232-6

ΔE 4.2 · #00A49B

Kobra

Green 40

ΔE 4.4 · #009F8A

Valspar

Tropical Hideaway 5007-10C

ΔE 4.8 · #149389

Dunn-Edwards

Reef Encounter DE5733

ΔE 4.9 · #00968F

Sherwin-Williams

Nifty Turquoise SW6941

ΔE 5 · #019187

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 8.6 · #18887C

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 18.2 · #5D9B9B

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 20.9 · #317455

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 22.3 · #427E83

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 22.8 · #729E9C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#009C8E

#9E000D

Analogous

#009E42

#009C8E

#005C9E

Triadic

#009C8E

#91009E

#9E9100

Split-Complementary

#009C8E

#9E005C

#9E4200

Tetradic

#009C8E

#42009E

#9E000D

#5C9E00

Monochromatic

#001A17

#00524B

#009C8E

#00EBD7

#38FFEE

Rectangle

#009C8E

#000D9E

#9E000D

#9E9100

Compound

#009C8E

#005C9E

#9E000D

#9E4200

Variations

Lighter

#00E4D1

#3CEFE0

#96EDE5

Darker

#007E74

#005750

#00332E

Saturation

#376763

#009E91

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

3.42:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.15:1

Deuteranopia

#009C8E

#7B7F90

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#009C8E

#8F8F90

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#009C8E

#219897

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Meringue 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

#3FA286

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#009C8E

Daylight 5500K

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

#2DA7AA

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.

#790D16

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: #009C8E;

CSS — background

background-color: #009C8E;

CSS Variable

--color-meringue: #009C8E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'meringue': '#009C8E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#009C8E] text-[#009C8E]

SCSS

$meringue: #009C8E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #009C8E?

#009C8E is Meringue, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #009C8E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Meringue?

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

What colors pair well with Meringue?

Meringue 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 Meringue?

You can download Meringue 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 Meringue?

The hex code is #009C8E. In RGB it's 0, 156, 142, and in HSL it's 175°, 100%, 31%.

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