TEALS
Meridian Blue
#0493A7
Meridian Blue is a moody teal sitting at HSL 187°, 95%, 34%. Its high saturation makes it bold and immediate; it reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. Designers often reach for it in bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms — ideal for feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture. Looks at home next to white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Meridian Blue 761
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms
Best Uses
feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture
Pairs With
white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Meridian Blue
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #0493A7?
#0493A7 is Meridian Blue, a deep teal with a cool undertone.
Is #0493A7 warm or cool?
Meridian Blue reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Meridian Blue?
Meridian Blue works well in bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture.
What colors pair well with Meridian Blue?
Meridian Blue pairs naturally with white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Meridian Blue?
You can download Meridian Blue 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 RGB value of #0493A7?
#0493A7 converts to RGB 4, 147, 167.