GREENS

Tropical Lagoon

#1A7B7C

RGB 26, 123, 124 · HSL 181°, 65%, 29% · CMYK 79, 1, 0, 51

Tropical Lagoon is #1A7B7C in HEX — rgb(26, 123, 124), hsl(181°, 65%, 29%), cmyk(79%, 1%, 0%, 51%).

Tropical Lagoon pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 181°, 65%, 29%. 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#1A7B7C

RGB26, 123, 124

HSL181°, 65%, 29%

HSV181°, 79%, 49%

CMYK79, 1, 0, 51

Decimal1735548

CSS RGBrgb(26, 123, 124)

CSS HSLhsl(181, 65%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Tropical Lagoon RF270-02

Exact match

PPG

Jade Jewel 1147-6

ΔE 2.1 · #247E81

Dulux

Tobernite S29E8

ΔE 2.6 · #077D7C

Benjamin Moore

Largo 742

ΔE 3.2 · #24787C

Sherwin-Williams

Maxi Teal SW6769

ΔE 3.3 · #017478

Hallman-Lindsay

Atmosphere 689

ΔE 5.2 · #3A8483

Dunn-Edwards

Emperor Jade DE5734

ΔE 5.4 · #007B75

Vista Paint

Atmosphere C-688

ΔE 5.5 · #3C8381

Valspar

Stained Glass 5011-7

ΔE 5.9 · #007A73

Behr

Grand Rapids 530D-7

ΔE 6 · #2A7C85

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 7.7 · #0E707B

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 7.8 · #317983

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 8.2 · #3F888F

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 8.2 · #427E83

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 13.1 · #009185

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 18 · #4C6A74

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#1A7B7C

#7A1B1A

Analogous

#1A7A4C

#1A7B7C

#1A487A

Triadic

#1A7B7C

#7A1A78

#787A1A

Split-Complementary

#1A7B7C

#7A1A48

#7A4C1A

Tetradic

#1A7B7C

#4C1A7A

#7A1B1A

#487A1A

Monochromatic

#041515

#0C3A3B

#1A7B7C

#27B7B9

#52D8DA

Rectangle

#1A7B7C

#1B1A7A

#7A1B1A

#787A1A

Compound

#1A7B7C

#1A487A

#7A1B1A

#7A4C1A

Variations

Lighter

#27B3B6

#56CCCE

#A3DCDC

Darker

#136264

#0C4546

#062929

Saturation

#3C5858

#1A787A

#0D8587

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

5.04:1

vs Black

4.17:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#1A7B7C

#60677E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#1A7B7C

#71717C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#1A7B7C

#227A78

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Tropical Lagoon 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

#538978

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#1A7B7C

Daylight 5500K

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

#408E9C

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.

#621D1C

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: #1A7B7C;

CSS — background

background-color: #1A7B7C;

CSS Variable

--color-tropical-lagoon: #1A7B7C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tropical-lagoon': '#1A7B7C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#1A7B7C] text-[#1A7B7C]

SCSS

$tropical-lagoon: #1A7B7C;

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#00706C · ΔE 5.6

Surf Blue

#00808B · ΔE 6.4

Tropical Teal

#00898A · ΔE 6.4

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#236D73 · ΔE 7.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #1A7B7C?

#1A7B7C is Tropical Lagoon, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #1A7B7C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tropical Lagoon?

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

What colors pair well with Tropical Lagoon?

Tropical Lagoon 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 Tropical Lagoon?

You can download Tropical Lagoon 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 Tropical Lagoon?

The hex code is #1A7B7C. In RGB it's 26, 123, 124, and in HSL it's 181°, 65%, 29%.

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