GREENS

Exquisite Turquoise

#11CCBB

RGB 17, 204, 187 · HSL 175°, 85%, 43% · CMYK 92, 0, 8, 20

Exquisite Turquoise is #11CCBB in HEX — rgb(17, 204, 187), hsl(175°, 85%, 43%), cmyk(92%, 0%, 8%, 20%).

Exquisite Turquoise pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 175°, 85%, 43%. 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#11CCBB

RGB17, 204, 187

HSL175°, 85%, 43%

HSV175°, 92%, 80%

CMYK92, 0, 8, 20

Decimal1166523

CSS RGBrgb(17, 204, 187)

CSS HSLhsl(175, 85%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Green 2046-40

ΔE 3.7 · #23C4B0

Behr

High Dive P480-5

ΔE 6.8 · #3FDFCD

Dunn-Edwards

Jade Mountain DE5697

ΔE 7.2 · #34C2A7

Valspar

Rainforest Mist 6001-10B

ΔE 7.9 · #32BDA4

Dulux

Melbourne Cup S27G5

ΔE 8 · #45C3A9

Vista Paint

Alexandra Valley K-242

ΔE 8.2 · #00BCB5

PPG

Tint Of Turquoise 1232-5

ΔE 9.4 · #41BFB5

Kobra

Green 39

ΔE 10.1 · #40B8A4

Kilz

Beach Toy RG140-02

ΔE 13.1 · #6ACABA

Hallman-Lindsay

Indian Necklace 695

ΔE 13.4 · #3FB2A8

Sherwin-Williams

Tantalizing Teal SW6937

ΔE 18.2 · #87DCCE

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 23.4 · #91D0C5

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 23.9 · #84C3BE

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 26.3 · #84B59C

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 26.4 · #18887C

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 31.8 · #7AC2D8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

#11CCBB

#CB1020

Analogous

#10CB5E

#11CCBB

#107DCB

Triadic

#11CCBB

#BB10CB

#CBBB10

Split-Complementary

#11CCBB

#CB107D

#CB5E10

Tetradic

#11CCBB

#5E10CB

#CB1020

#7DCB10

Monochromatic

#053D39

#0B847A

#11CCBB

#39EFE0

#80F5EB

Rectangle

#11CCBB

#1020CB

#CB1020

#CBBB10

Compound

#11CCBB

#107DCB

#CB1020

#CB5E10

Variations

Lighter

#28EEDD

#69E7DC

#AEEAE5

Darker

#09A699

#04756B

#014540

Saturation

#528A85

#10CBBB

#08D3C2

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

2.02:1

Fail

vs Black

10.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#11CCBB

#A2A8BE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#11CCBB

#BCBCBD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#11CCBB

#32C8C5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Exquisite 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

#4CC6A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#11CCBB

Daylight 5500K

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

#39CBCC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E7EEED

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.

#A11A25

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: #11CCBB;

CSS — background

background-color: #11CCBB;

CSS Variable

--color-exquisite-turquoise: #11CCBB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'exquisite-turquoise': '#11CCBB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#11CCBB] text-[#11CCBB]

SCSS

$exquisite-turquoise: #11CCBB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #11CCBB?

#11CCBB is Exquisite Turquoise, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #11CCBB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Exquisite Turquoise?

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

What colors pair well with Exquisite Turquoise?

Exquisite 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 Exquisite Turquoise?

You can download Exquisite 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 Exquisite Turquoise?

The hex code is #11CCBB. In RGB it's 17, 204, 187, and in HSL it's 175°, 85%, 43%.

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