GREENS

Neon Lagoon

#09CDCD

RGB 9, 205, 205 · HSL 180°, 92%, 42% · CMYK 96, 0, 0, 20

Neon Lagoon is #09CDCD in HEX — rgb(9, 205, 205), hsl(180°, 92%, 42%), cmyk(96%, 0%, 0%, 20%).

Neon Lagoon pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 180°, 92%, 42%. 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#09CDCD

RGB9, 205, 205

HSL180°, 92%, 42%

HSV180°, 96%, 80%

CMYK96, 0, 0, 20

Decimal642509

CSS RGBrgb(9, 205, 205)

CSS HSLhsl(180, 92%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Brilliant Sea 520B-6

ΔE 3.5 · #36CAC8

Vista Paint

Alexandra Valley K-242

ΔE 7.3 · #00BCB5

Benjamin Moore

Poolside 2048-40

ΔE 7.8 · #20BAB5

PPG

Tint Of Turquoise 1232-5

ΔE 9 · #41BFB5

Hallman-Lindsay

Cyan Sky 681

ΔE 9.1 · #00B5B8

Dunn-Edwards

Port Hope DE5731

ΔE 9.6 · #54C3C1

Kilz

Watertown RF150-01

ΔE 10.3 · #53C2C4

Valspar

Bayside 5006-10A

ΔE 10.6 · #5FC8C0

Dulux

Green Grapple S28G5 · SB8C3

ΔE 10.8 · #3DB9AE

Sherwin-Williams

Calypso SW6950

ΔE 12.9 · #01B0BB

Kobra

Green 39

ΔE 14.3 · #40B8A4

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 21 · #84C3BE

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 21.6 · #91D0C5

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 24.5 · #7AC2D8

Colorhouse

Sprout .01 Sprout-01

ΔE 26 · #ADE8E2

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 27.7 · #84B59C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

#09CDCD

#CE0909

Analogous

#09CE6B

#09CDCD

#096BCE

Triadic

#09CDCD

#CE09CE

#CECE09

Split-Complementary

#09CDCD

#CE096B

#CE6B09

Tetradic

#09CDCD

#6B09CE

#CE0909

#6BCE09

Monochromatic

#023B3B

#068484

#09CDCD

#2CF6F6

#76F9F9

Rectangle

#09CDCD

#0909CE

#CE0909

#CECE09

Compound

#09CDCD

#096BCE

#CE0909

#CE6B09

Variations

Lighter

#1CF6F6

#61ECEC

#AAEDED

Darker

#03A8A8

#007676

#004545

Saturation

#4E8989

#09CECE

#04D2D2

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

1.98:1

Fail

vs Black

10.63:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#09CDCD

#A0AAD0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#09CDCD

#BDBDCD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#09CDCD

#28CBC7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Neon Lagoon 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

#46C6B5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#09CDCD

Daylight 5500K

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

#33CBD9

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.

#A21414

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: #09CDCD;

CSS — background

background-color: #09CDCD;

CSS Variable

--color-neon-lagoon: #09CDCD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'neon-lagoon': '#09CDCD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#09CDCD] text-[#09CDCD]

SCSS

$neon-lagoon: #09CDCD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #09CDCD?

#09CDCD is Neon Lagoon, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #09CDCD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Neon Lagoon?

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

What colors pair well with Neon Lagoon?

Neon Lagoon 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 Neon Lagoon?

You can download Neon Lagoon 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 Neon Lagoon?

The hex code is #09CDCD. In RGB it's 9, 205, 205, and in HSL it's 180°, 92%, 42%.

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