GREENS

Gypsy Teal

#17686B

RGB 23, 104, 107 · HSL 182°, 65%, 25% · CMYK 79, 3, 0, 58

Gypsy Teal is #17686B in HEX — rgb(23, 104, 107), hsl(182°, 65%, 25%), cmyk(79%, 3%, 0%, 58%).

Gypsy Teal pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 182°, 65%, 25%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#17686B

RGB23, 104, 107

HSL182°, 65%, 25%

HSV182°, 79%, 42%

CMYK79, 3, 0, 58

Decimal1534059

CSS RGBrgb(23, 104, 107)

CSS HSLhsl(182, 65%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Gypsy Teal 5010-8

Exact match

Dulux

Seamount S31E7

ΔE 2 · #15676D

Hallman-Lindsay

Joyful Tears 683

ΔE 2 · #006669

PPG

Tahitian Treat 1147-7

ΔE 2.1 · #00686D

Dunn-Edwards

Peacock Plume DE5741

ΔE 2.2 · #206D71

Vista Paint

Turquoise Trinket K-232

ΔE 2.3 · #006668

Behr

Peacock Tail S-H-520

ΔE 2.4 · #116969

Sherwin-Williams

Really Teal SW6489

ΔE 2.4 · #016367

Benjamin Moore

North 2053-30

ΔE 3.4 · #246E74

Kilz

Teal Treat RF100-02

ΔE 4.7 · #297077

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 5.9 · #0E707B

IKEA

IKEA097 97

ΔE 6.3 · #006673

RAL

Water Blue 5021

ΔE 7.9 · #256D7B

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 10.1 · #427E83

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 14 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 18.6 · #415448

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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

#17686B

#691916

Analogous

#166943

#17686B

#163D69

Triadic

#17686B

#691666

#666916

Split-Complementary

#17686B

#69163D

#694316

Tetradic

#17686B

#431669

#691916

#3D6916

Monochromatic

#041415

#09292A

#17686B

#24A4A8

#42D2D7

Rectangle

#17686B

#191669

#691916

#666916

Compound

#17686B

#163D69

#691916

#694316

Variations

Lighter

#24A4A8

#4DC7CC

#9ED8DB

Darker

#105356

#0A3A3C

#052324

Saturation

#334B4C

#166669

#0B7174

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

6.50:1

vs Black

3.23:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#17686B

#51576C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#17686B

#60606B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#17686B

#1C6865

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Gypsy Teal 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

#517B6B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#17686B

Daylight 5500K

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

#3E8090

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.

#541A18

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: #17686B;

CSS — background

background-color: #17686B;

CSS Variable

--color-gypsy-teal: #17686B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gypsy-teal': '#17686B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#17686B] text-[#17686B]

SCSS

$gypsy-teal: #17686B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #17686B?

#17686B is Gypsy Teal, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #17686B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gypsy Teal?

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

What colors pair well with Gypsy Teal?

Gypsy Teal 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 Gypsy Teal?

You can download Gypsy Teal 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 Gypsy Teal?

The hex code is #17686B. In RGB it's 23, 104, 107, and in HSL it's 182°, 65%, 25%.

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