GREENS

Turquoise Topaz

#13BBAF

RGB 19, 187, 175 · HSL 176°, 82%, 40% · CMYK 90, 0, 6, 27

Turquoise Topaz is #13BBAF in HEX — rgb(19, 187, 175), hsl(176°, 82%, 40%), cmyk(90%, 0%, 6%, 27%).

Turquoise Topaz pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 176°, 82%, 40%. 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#13BBAF

RGB19, 187, 175

HSL176°, 82%, 40%

HSV176°, 90%, 73%

CMYK90, 0, 6, 27

Decimal1293231

CSS RGBrgb(19, 187, 175)

CSS HSLhsl(176, 82%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Alexandra Valley K-242

ΔE 2.8 · #00BCB5

Benjamin Moore

Sea 657

ΔE 3.7 · #1EB7A5

Dulux

Magnetic Magic S28H5

ΔE 4.3 · #3EBBAD

PPG

Tint Of Turquoise 1232-5

ΔE 5 · #41BFB5

Kobra

Green 39

ΔE 6.2 · #40B8A4

Behr

Lagoon 520D-6

ΔE 6.6 · #3EB5A1

Dunn-Edwards

Teal Me No Lies DE5732

ΔE 7 · #0DACA7

Hallman-Lindsay

Indian Necklace 695

ΔE 7.1 · #3FB2A8

Valspar

Tantalizing Teal 5008-10B

ΔE 7.2 · #2DBCA3

Kilz

Deep Teal RH150

ΔE 9 · #1FA497

Sherwin-Williams

Calypso SW6950

ΔE 14.2 · #01B0BB

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 19.8 · #18887C

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 20.7 · #84C3BE

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 21.7 · #91D0C5

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 23.2 · #84B59C

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 28.1 · #7AC2D8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

#13BBAF

#BA121E

Analogous

#12BA5B

#13BBAF

#1271BA

Triadic

#13BBAF

#AE12BA

#BAAE12

Split-Complementary

#13BBAF

#BA1271

#BA5B12

Tetradic

#13BBAF

#5B12BA

#BA121E

#71BA12

Monochromatic

#052E2C

#0B746D

#13BBAF

#2EEADE

#74F1E9

Rectangle

#13BBAF

#121EBA

#BA121E

#BAAE12

Compound

#13BBAF

#1271BA

#BA121E

#BA5B12

Variations

Lighter

#20E9DC

#63E3DB

#ABE8E4

Darker

#0B988E

#056B64

#023F3B

Saturation

#4D7F7C

#12BAAE

#09C3B6

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

2.40:1

Fail

vs Black

8.75:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#13BBAF

#949AB2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#13BBAF

#ACACB1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#13BBAF

#2DB7B5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Turquoise Topaz 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

#4EB99E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#13BBAF

Daylight 5500K

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

#3BBEC3

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.

#931A22

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: #13BBAF;

CSS — background

background-color: #13BBAF;

CSS Variable

--color-turquoise-topaz: #13BBAF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'turquoise-topaz': '#13BBAF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#13BBAF] text-[#13BBAF]

SCSS

$turquoise-topaz: #13BBAF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #13BBAF?

#13BBAF is Turquoise Topaz, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #13BBAF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Turquoise Topaz?

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

What colors pair well with Turquoise Topaz?

Turquoise Topaz 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 Turquoise Topaz?

You can download Turquoise Topaz 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 Turquoise Topaz?

The hex code is #13BBAF. In RGB it's 19, 187, 175, and in HSL it's 176°, 82%, 40%.

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