GREENS

Tempo Teal

#018C94

RGB 1, 140, 148 · HSL 183°, 99%, 29% · CMYK 99, 5, 0, 42

Tempo Teal is #018C94 in HEX — rgb(1, 140, 148), hsl(183°, 99%, 29%), cmyk(99%, 5%, 0%, 42%).

Tempo Teal pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 183°, 99%, 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#018C94

RGB1, 140, 148

HSL183°, 99%, 29%

HSV183°, 99%, 58%

CMYK99, 5, 0, 42

Decimal101524

CSS RGBrgb(1, 140, 148)

CSS HSLhsl(183, 99%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Zuni S30H7

ΔE 0.8 · #008E96

Vista Paint

Aqua Marine K-201

ΔE 1 · #088E95

Sherwin-Williams

Splashy SW6942

ΔE 2.8 · #019196

Kilz

Southwestern Trail RF110-01

ΔE 3.1 · #24929B

Dunn-Edwards

Tropical Teal DE5754

ΔE 3.8 · #008794

Valspar

Bay Teal 5004-10C

ΔE 4.2 · #00828C

Benjamin Moore

Tropical 734

ΔE 4.4 · #018A8B

PPG

Sea Fantasy 1234-6

ΔE 4.9 · #1A9597

Behr

Island Dream MQ4-20

ΔE 5.1 · #0099A1

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 8 · #3F888F

Hallman-Lindsay

Atmosphere 689

ΔE 8.8 · #3A8483

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 10.9 · #317983

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 11.7 · #427E83

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 11.9 · #0E707B

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 12.6 · #009185

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 22.6 · #4C6A74

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

#018C94

#930801

Analogous

#019351

#018C94

#014393

Triadic

#018C94

#93018C

#8C9301

Split-Complementary

#018C94

#930143

#935101

Tetradic

#018C94

#510193

#930801

#439301

Monochromatic

#001819

#004447

#018C94

#01D4DF

#2FF4FE

Rectangle

#018C94

#080193

#930801

#8C9301

Compound

#018C94

#014393

#930801

#935101

Variations

Lighter

#01D0DB

#37E5EE

#94E7EC

Darker

#007076

#004D51

#002D2F

Saturation

#345E60

#018C93

#008C94

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

4.05:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.18:1

Deuteranopia

#018C94

#6A7496

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#018C94

#818193

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#018C94

#118C89

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Tempo Teal 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

#40968A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#018C94

Daylight 5500K

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

#2D9BAE

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.

#71120D

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: #018C94;

CSS — background

background-color: #018C94;

CSS Variable

--color-tempo-teal: #018C94;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tempo-teal': '#018C94' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#018C94] text-[#018C94]

SCSS

$tempo-teal: #018C94;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #018C94?

#018C94 is Tempo Teal, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #018C94 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tempo Teal?

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

What colors pair well with Tempo Teal?

Tempo Teal 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 Tempo Teal?

You can download Tempo Teal 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 Tempo Teal?

The hex code is #018C94. In RGB it's 1, 140, 148, and in HSL it's 183°, 99%, 29%.

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