GREENS

Stormy Strait Green

#0F9B8E

RGB 15, 155, 142 · HSL 174°, 82%, 33% · CMYK 90, 0, 8, 39

Stormy Strait Green is #0F9B8E in HEX — rgb(15, 155, 142), hsl(174°, 82%, 33%), cmyk(90%, 0%, 8%, 39%).

Stormy Strait Green pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 174°, 82%, 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#0F9B8E

RGB15, 155, 142

HSL174°, 82%, 33%

HSV174°, 90%, 61%

CMYK90, 0, 8, 39

Decimal1022862

CSS RGBrgb(15, 155, 142)

CSS HSLhsl(174, 82%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Plumage MQ4-19

ΔE 1.2 · #009A8F

Hallman-Lindsay

Meringue 696

ΔE 1.2 · #009C8E

Dulux

Caribbean Turquoise S28G7

ΔE 1.4 · #009D8F

Vista Paint

Meringue C-695

ΔE 2.2 · #009C8C

Kilz

Deep Teal RH150

ΔE 3.3 · #1FA497

Valspar

Tropical Hideaway 5007-10C

ΔE 3.8 · #149389

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 3.8 · #009185

Benjamin Moore

Neptune 658

ΔE 3.9 · #019282

Dunn-Edwards

Reef Encounter DE5733

ΔE 4 · #00968F

Sherwin-Williams

Nifty Turquoise SW6941

ΔE 4.1 · #019187

PPG

Torrid Turquoise 1232-7

ΔE 4.2 · #00938B

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 7.8 · #18887C

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 17.1 · #5D9B9B

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 20.6 · #317455

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 21.1 · #427E83

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 21.7 · #729E9C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

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

#0F9B8E

#990F1D

Analogous

#0F9946

#0F9B8E

#0F6299

Triadic

#0F9B8E

#8B0F99

#998B0F

Split-Complementary

#0F9B8E

#990F62

#99460F

Tetradic

#0F9B8E

#460F99

#990F1D

#62990F

Monochromatic

#021715

#08544C

#0F9B8E

#16DFCB

#53EEDF

Rectangle

#0F9B8E

#0F1D99

#990F1D

#998B0F

Compound

#0F9B8E

#0F6299

#990F1D

#99460F

Variations

Lighter

#15D7C4

#51E0D2

#A1E6DF

Darker

#097D72

#055850

#02342F

Saturation

#3F6965

#0F998B

#08A191

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

3.44:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.10:1

Deuteranopia

#0F9B8E

#7B7F90

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#0F9B8E

#8F8F90

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#0F9B8E

#269896

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Stormy Strait Green 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

#4BA186

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#0F9B8E

Daylight 5500K

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

#38A6AA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EEED

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.

#791620

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: #0F9B8E;

CSS — background

background-color: #0F9B8E;

CSS Variable

--color-stormy-strait-green: #0F9B8E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'stormy-strait-green': '#0F9B8E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#0F9B8E] text-[#0F9B8E]

SCSS

$stormy-strait-green: #0F9B8E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #0F9B8E?

#0F9B8E is Stormy Strait Green, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #0F9B8E warm or cool?

Stormy Strait Green reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Stormy Strait Green?

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

What colors pair well with Stormy Strait Green?

Stormy Strait Green 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 Stormy Strait Green?

You can download Stormy Strait Green 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 Stormy Strait Green?

The hex code is #0F9B8E. In RGB it's 15, 155, 142, and in HSL it's 174°, 82%, 33%.

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