GREENS

Metallic Seaweed

#0A7E8C

RGB 10, 126, 140 · HSL 186°, 87%, 29% · CMYK 93, 10, 0, 45

Metallic Seaweed is #0A7E8C in HEX — rgb(10, 126, 140), hsl(186°, 87%, 29%), cmyk(93%, 10%, 0%, 45%).

Metallic Seaweed pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 186°, 87%, 29%. 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#0A7E8C

RGB10, 126, 140

HSL186°, 87%, 29%

HSV186°, 93%, 55%

CMYK93, 10, 0, 45

Decimal687756

CSS RGBrgb(10, 126, 140)

CSS HSLhsl(186, 87%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Briny SW6775

ΔE 0.8 · #08808E

Behr

Caribe PPU13-1

ΔE 1.8 · #127D88

PPG

Bermuda 1150-6

ΔE 2.3 · #1B7D8D

Dulux

Pagoda S32E6

ΔE 2.4 · #128293

Benjamin Moore

Surf 2056-30

ΔE 2.6 · #01818C

Dunn-Edwards

River Fountain DE5761

ΔE 3.1 · #248591

Valspar

Bay Teal 5004-10C

ΔE 3.4 · #00828C

Kilz

Scuba RF130-02

ΔE 4.1 · #22838B

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 5.7 · #317983

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 5.9 · #0E707B

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 7.3 · #3F888F

Vista Paint

Aqua Marine K-201

ΔE 8.1 · #088E95

Hallman-Lindsay

Wish Upon A Star 668

ΔE 8.4 · #447F8A

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 8.8 · #427E83

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 17.3 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 18.5 · #009185

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

#0A7E8C

#8A160A

Analogous

#0A8A57

#0A7E8C

#0A3D8A

Triadic

#0A7E8C

#8A0A7D

#7D8A0A

Split-Complementary

#0A7E8C

#8A0A3D

#8A570A

Tetradic

#0A7E8C

#570A8A

#8A160A

#3D8A0A

Monochromatic

#021618

#053D43

#0A7E8C

#0FBED2

#3BDFF1

Rectangle

#0A7E8C

#160A8A

#8A160A

#7D8A0A

Compound

#0A7E8C

#0A3D8A

#8A160A

#8A570A

Variations

Lighter

#0EBBCE

#42D3E3

#99DFE6

Darker

#056671

#024850

#002B2F

Saturation

#37595D

#0A7D8A

#05818F

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

4.80:1

vs Black

4.38:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#0A7E8C

#5E6A8E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#0A7E8C

#74748A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#0A7E8C

#0F7F7B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Metallic Seaweed 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

#478B84

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#0A7E8C

Daylight 5500K

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

#3490A8

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#E7EDEE

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.

#6D1A10

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: #0A7E8C;

CSS — background

background-color: #0A7E8C;

CSS Variable

--color-metallic-seaweed: #0A7E8C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'metallic-seaweed': '#0A7E8C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#0A7E8C] text-[#0A7E8C]

SCSS

$metallic-seaweed: #0A7E8C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #0A7E8C?

#0A7E8C is Metallic Seaweed, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #0A7E8C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Metallic Seaweed?

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

What colors pair well with Metallic Seaweed?

Metallic Seaweed 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 Metallic Seaweed?

You can download Metallic Seaweed 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 Metallic Seaweed?

The hex code is #0A7E8C. In RGB it's 10, 126, 140, and in HSL it's 186°, 87%, 29%.

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