GREENS

Dark Turquoise

#045C5A

RGB 4, 92, 90 · HSL 179°, 92%, 19% · CMYK 96, 0, 2, 64

Dark Turquoise is #045C5A in HEX — rgb(4, 92, 90), hsl(179°, 92%, 19%), cmyk(96%, 0%, 2%, 64%).

Dark Turquoise pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 179°, 92%, 19%. 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#045C5A
RGB4, 92, 90
HSL179°, 92%, 19%
HSV179°, 96%, 36%
CMYK96, 0, 2, 64
Decimal285786
CSS RGBrgb(4, 92, 90)
CSS HSLhsl(179, 92%, 19%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Moonlit Pool S-H-510

ΔE 2.2 · #145A58

Dulux

Blue Emerald S30F9

ΔE 2.5 · #0F5C5D

PPG

Empress Teal 1142-7

ΔE 2.9 · #10605A

Benjamin Moore

Marine 2052-20

ΔE 3.9 · #0B5B53

Vista Paint

Enchanted Evergreen K-248

ΔE 3.9 · #006059

Sherwin-Williams

Cape Verde SW6482

ΔE 3.9 · #01554F

Hallman-Lindsay

Joyful Tears 683

ΔE 5.2 · #006669

Valspar

Sensual Jade 5009-8

ΔE 5.5 · #006968

RAL

Opal Green 6026

ΔE 6.1 · #015D52

Dunn-Edwards

Ocean Oasis DEA132

ΔE 7 · #006C68

Kilz

Argyll RG100-02

ΔE 9.3 · #346558

IKEA

IKEA097 97

ΔE 10.4 · #006673

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 11.5 · #0E707B

Dutch Boy

Dark Green D-6751

ΔE 15.5 · #214136

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 15.6 · #427E83

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 16.5 · #415448

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

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

#045C5A
#5D0405

Analogous

#045D2F
#045C5A
#04325D

Triadic

#045C5A
#5C045D
#5D5C04

Split-Complementary

#045C5A
#5D0432
#5D2F04

Tetradic

#045C5A
#2F045D
#5D0405
#325D04

Monochromatic

#011818
#011818
#045C5A
#07A6A4
#0AF0EC

Rectangle

#045C5A
#04055D
#5D0405
#5D5C04

Compound

#045C5A
#04325D
#5D0405
#5D2F04

Variations

Lighter

#07ACAA
#22E4E1
#88E5E4

Darker

#014C4B
#003534
#001F1E

Saturation

#233E3D
#045D5C
#025F5D

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

7.83:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

2.68:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#045C5A
#474B5B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#045C5A
#54545A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#045C5A
#0F5B59

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Dark Turquoise 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

#42725F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#045C5A

Daylight 5500K

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

#307783

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.

#520A0B

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 / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

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

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

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: #045C5A;
CSS — background 
background-color: #045C5A;
CSS Variable 
--color-dark-turquoise: #045C5A;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'dark-turquoise': '#045C5A' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#045C5A] text-[#045C5A]
SCSS 
$dark-turquoise: #045C5A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #045C5A?

#045C5A is Dark Turquoise, a near-black green with a cool undertone.

Is #045C5A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dark Turquoise?

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

What colors pair well with Dark Turquoise?

Dark Turquoise 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 Dark Turquoise?

You can download Dark Turquoise 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 Dark Turquoise?

The hex code is #045C5A. In RGB it's 4, 92, 90, and in HSL it's 179°, 92%, 19%.

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