GREENS

Grecian Isle

#00A49B

RGB 0, 164, 155 · HSL 177°, 100%, 32% · CMYK 100, 0, 5, 36

Grecian Isle is #00A49B in HEX — rgb(0, 164, 155), hsl(177°, 100%, 32%), cmyk(100%, 0%, 5%, 36%).

Grecian Isle pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 177°, 100%, 32%. 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#00A49B

RGB0, 164, 155

HSL177°, 100%, 32%

HSV177°, 100%, 64%

CMYK100, 0, 5, 36

Decimal42139

CSS RGBrgb(0, 164, 155)

CSS HSLhsl(177, 100%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Grecian Isle 1232-6

Exact match

Vista Paint

So Jaded K-241

ΔE 1.3 · #00A79D

Behr

Tropical Sea HDC-MD-22

ΔE 2 · #00A69A

Benjamin Moore

Poseidon 664

ΔE 2.6 · #01A7A2

Kilz

Deep Teal RH150

ΔE 2.6 · #1FA497

Dunn-Edwards

Teal Me No Lies DE5732

ΔE 3.8 · #0DACA7

Dulux

Tropical Tree S28G6

ΔE 3.9 · #20AEA2

Valspar

Laguna Green 5007-10B

ΔE 4.2 · #34A79E

Hallman-Lindsay

Meringue 696

ΔE 4.2 · #009C8E

Sherwin-Williams

Nifty Turquoise SW6941

ΔE 7.3 · #019187

Kobra

Green 40

ΔE 7.4 · #009F8A

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 11.5 · #18887C

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 17.4 · #5D9B9B

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 22.2 · #729E9C

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 22.4 · #84B59C

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 24.8 · #317455

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#00A49B

#A30008

Analogous

#00A349

#00A49B

#005AA3

Triadic

#00A49B

#9B00A3

#A39B00

Split-Complementary

#00A49B

#A3005A

#A34900

Tetradic

#00A49B

#4900A3

#A30008

#5AA300

Monochromatic

#001A18

#005752

#00A49B

#00F0E4

#3DFFF5

Rectangle

#00A49B

#0008A3

#A30008

#A39B00

Compound

#00A49B

#005AA3

#A30008

#A34900

Variations

Lighter

#00E9DD

#3FEFE7

#98EDE9

Darker

#00837C

#005A55

#003432

Saturation

#396A68

#00A39B

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

3.10:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.78:1

Deuteranopia

#00A49B

#81879D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#00A49B

#97979C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#00A49B

#20A19F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Grecian Isle 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

#3FA88F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#00A49B

Daylight 5500K

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

#2DADB4

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.

#7D0E13

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: #00A49B;

CSS — background

background-color: #00A49B;

CSS Variable

--color-grecian-isle: #00A49B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grecian-isle': '#00A49B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#00A49B] text-[#00A49B]

SCSS

$grecian-isle: #00A49B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #00A49B?

#00A49B is Grecian Isle, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #00A49B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grecian Isle?

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

What colors pair well with Grecian Isle?

Grecian Isle 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 Grecian Isle?

You can download Grecian Isle 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 Grecian Isle?

The hex code is #00A49B. In RGB it's 0, 164, 155, and in HSL it's 177°, 100%, 32%.

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