GREENS

Turbulence

#15A0AA

RGB 21, 160, 170 · HSL 184°, 78%, 37% · CMYK 88, 6, 0, 33

Turbulence is #15A0AA in HEX — rgb(21, 160, 170), hsl(184°, 78%, 37%), cmyk(88%, 6%, 0%, 33%).

Turbulence pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 184°, 78%, 37%. 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#15A0AA

RGB21, 160, 170

HSL184°, 78%, 37%

HSV184°, 88%, 67%

CMYK88, 6, 0, 33

Decimal1417386

CSS RGBrgb(21, 160, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(184, 78%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Turbulence S30H6

Exact match

Kilz

Tropical Twist RF140-02

ΔE 1.4 · #23A2AD

Dunn-Edwards

Riviera DE5753

ΔE 2 · #189FAC

Behr

Island Dream MQ4-20

ΔE 2.9 · #0099A1

Valspar

Cool Rain 5005-10C

ΔE 3.1 · #099BA1

Benjamin Moore

San 741

ΔE 3.5 · #2D9CA2

PPG

Riviera Paradise 1233-7

ΔE 4.4 · #009A9E

Sherwin-Williams

Aquarium SW6767

ΔE 4.8 · #3AA9AE

Hallman-Lindsay

Pleasant Stream 682

ΔE 5.2 · #00A0A2

Vista Paint

Brookside K-202

ΔE 6.5 · #4AA9B2

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 12.7 · #3F888F

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 13.6 · #4EB3CD

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 15.9 · #18887C

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 17.2 · #317983

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 17.2 · #427E83

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 19.8 · #7AC2D8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

#15A0AA

#A81F15

Analogous

#15A868

#15A0AA

#1555A8

Triadic

#15A0AA

#A8159E

#9EA815

Split-Complementary

#15A0AA

#A81555

#A86815

Tetradic

#15A0AA

#6815A8

#A81F15

#55A815

Monochromatic

#041E20

#0C5E64

#15A0AA

#25D7E4

#69E4EC

Rectangle

#15A0AA

#1F15A8

#A81F15

#9EA815

Compound

#15A0AA

#1555A8

#A81F15

#A86815

Variations

Lighter

#1CD4E1

#5FD6DF

#A8E1E5

Darker

#0E8189

#075A60

#033639

Saturation

#487174

#159EA8

#0AA7B2

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

3.16:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.64:1

Deuteranopia

#15A0AA

#7A86AC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#15A0AA

#9393A9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#15A0AA

#1FA09C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Turbulence 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

#4FA59B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#15A0AA

Daylight 5500K

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

#3CAABF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EDED

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.

#85221B

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: #15A0AA;

CSS — background

background-color: #15A0AA;

CSS Variable

--color-turbulence: #15A0AA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'turbulence': '#15A0AA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#15A0AA] text-[#15A0AA]

SCSS

$turbulence: #15A0AA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #15A0AA?

#15A0AA is Turbulence, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #15A0AA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Turbulence?

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

What colors pair well with Turbulence?

Turbulence 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 Turbulence?

You can download Turbulence 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 Turbulence?

The hex code is #15A0AA. In RGB it's 21, 160, 170, and in HSL it's 184°, 78%, 37%.

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