GREENS

Poseidon

#01A7A2

RGB 1, 167, 162 · HSL 178°, 99%, 33% · CMYK 99, 0, 3, 35

Poseidon is #01A7A2 in HEX — rgb(1, 167, 162), hsl(178°, 99%, 33%), cmyk(99%, 0%, 3%, 35%).

Poseidon pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 178°, 99%, 33%. 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#01A7A2

RGB1, 167, 162

HSL178°, 99%, 33%

HSV178°, 99%, 65%

CMYK99, 0, 3, 35

Decimal108450

CSS RGBrgb(1, 167, 162)

CSS HSLhsl(178, 99%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Poseidon 664

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Teal Me No Lies DE5732

ΔE 1.8 · #0DACA7

PPG

Grecian Isle 1232-6

ΔE 2.6 · #00A49B

Vista Paint

Soothing Song K-233

ΔE 2.7 · #00A2A0

Behr

Tropical Sea HDC-MD-22

ΔE 4.2 · #00A69A

Dulux

Ducatti S29H6

ΔE 4.2 · #16A5A6

Valspar

Laguna Green 5007-10B

ΔE 4.3 · #34A79E

Kilz

Deep Teal RH150

ΔE 4.8 · #1FA497

Hallman-Lindsay

Pleasant Stream 682

ΔE 5.1 · #00A0A2

Sherwin-Williams

Aquarium SW6767

ΔE 8.7 · #3AA9AE

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 9.3 · #009185

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 13 · #18887C

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 16.7 · #5D9B9B

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 21.6 · #729E9C

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 22.5 · #427E83

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 25.6 · #7AC2D8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#01A7A2

#A70106

Analogous

#01A74F

#01A7A2

#015AA7

Triadic

#01A7A2

#A201A7

#A7A201

Split-Complementary

#01A7A2

#A7015A

#A74F01

Tetradic

#01A7A2

#4F01A7

#A70106

#5AA701

Monochromatic

#001919

#005B58

#01A7A2

#01F4EB

#43FEF8

Rectangle

#01A7A2

#0106A7

#A70106

#A7A201

Compound

#01A7A2

#015AA7

#A70106

#A74F01

Variations

Lighter

#01EBE4

#42EFE9

#9AEDEA

Darker

#008782

#005D59

#003634

Saturation

#3B6D6B

#01A7A2

#00A8A2

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

2.98:1

Fail

vs Black

7.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#01A7A2

#828AA4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#01A7A2

#9999A3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#01A7A2

#1FA5A2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Poseidon 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

#40AA95

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#01A7A2

Daylight 5500K

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

#2DAFB9

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.

#810E12

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: #01A7A2;

CSS — background

background-color: #01A7A2;

CSS Variable

--color-poseidon: #01A7A2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'poseidon': '#01A7A2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#01A7A2] text-[#01A7A2]

SCSS

$poseidon: #01A7A2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #01A7A2?

#01A7A2 is Poseidon, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #01A7A2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Poseidon?

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

What colors pair well with Poseidon?

Poseidon 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 Poseidon?

You can download Poseidon 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 Poseidon?

The hex code is #01A7A2. In RGB it's 1, 167, 162, and in HSL it's 178°, 99%, 33%.

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