GREENS

Gulf

#018D88

RGB 1, 141, 136 · HSL 178°, 99%, 28% · CMYK 99, 0, 4, 45

Gulf is #018D88 in HEX — rgb(1, 141, 136), hsl(178°, 99%, 28%), cmyk(99%, 0%, 4%, 45%).

Gulf pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 178°, 99%, 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#018D88
RGB1, 141, 136
HSL178°, 99%, 28%
HSV178°, 99%, 55%
CMYK99, 0, 4, 45
Decimal101768
CSS RGBrgb(1, 141, 136)
CSS HSLhsl(178, 99%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Gulf 665

Exact match

Dulux

Egyptian Teal S29G8 · SB8C9

ΔE 0.6 · #008D89

Valspar

Blue Turquoise 5006-10C

ΔE 1.7 · #008A87

PPG

Teal We Meet Again 17-32

ΔE 1.7 · #00908D

Kilz

Caribbean Splash RH160

ΔE 2.8 · #108D8C

Sherwin-Williams

Nifty Turquoise SW6941

ΔE 3.5 · #019187

Behr

The Real Teal P470-7

ΔE 3.8 · #1D9186

Dunn-Edwards

Reef Encounter DE5733

ΔE 3.8 · #00968F

Vista Paint

Time to Grow K-249

ΔE 4.3 · #2D8E84

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Winged Teal historic-blue-winged-teal

ΔE 4.4 · #00827C

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 4.7 · #18887C

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 4.7 · #009185

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 12.7 · #3F888F

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 15.1 · #427E83

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 15.7 · #317983

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 19.7 · #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

#018D88
#8E0105

Analogous

#018E43
#018D88
#014C8E

Triadic

#018D88
#89018E
#8E8901

Split-Complementary

#018D88
#8E014C
#8E4301

Tetradic

#018D88
#43018E
#8E0105
#4C8E01

Monochromatic

#001919
#004240
#018D88
#01DAD3
#2AFEF7

Rectangle

#018D88
#01058E
#8E0105
#8E8901

Compound

#018D88
#014C8E
#8E0105
#8E4301

Variations

Lighter

#01D7D0
#34EEE7
#92EBE8

Darker

#00726E
#004F4C
#002E2C

Saturation

#325D5B
#018E89
#008E8A

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)

Aa

vs White

4.06:1

AA Large

Aa

vs Black

5.17:1

AA

Deuteranopia

#018D88
#6E748A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#018D88
#818189

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#018D88
#198B89

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Gulf 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

#409681

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#018D88

Daylight 5500K

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

#2D9BA5

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.

#6D0C0F

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

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: #018D88;
CSS — background 
background-color: #018D88;
CSS Variable 
--color-gulf: #018D88;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'gulf': '#018D88' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#018D88] text-[#018D88]
SCSS 
$gulf: #018D88;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #018D88?

#018D88 is Gulf, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #018D88 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gulf?

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

What colors pair well with Gulf?

Gulf 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 Gulf?

You can download Gulf 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 Gulf?

The hex code is #018D88. In RGB it's 1, 141, 136, and in HSL it's 178°, 99%, 28%.

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