BLUES

Basic Teal

#277585

RGB 39, 117, 133 · HSL 190°, 55%, 34% · CMYK 71, 12, 0, 48

Basic Teal is #277585 in HEX — rgb(39, 117, 133), hsl(190°, 55%, 34%), cmyk(71%, 12%, 0%, 48%).

Basic Teal pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 190°, 55%, 34%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#277585

RGB39, 117, 133

HSL190°, 55%, 34%

HSV190°, 71%, 52%

CMYK71, 12, 0, 48

Decimal2585989

CSS RGBrgb(39, 117, 133)

CSS HSLhsl(190, 55%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Basic Teal RE100-01

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Great Falls SW6495

ΔE 1.7 · #217786

Dulux

Billabong S32D8

ΔE 2 · #1B7281

Behr

Mammoth Mountain S460-6

ΔE 2.3 · #2B7284

RAL

Water Blue 5021

ΔE 3.4 · #256D7B

Benjamin Moore

Naples 2057-30

ΔE 3.7 · #146C7C

PPG

Adventure 1151-6

ΔE 3.7 · #34788C

Valspar

Ocean Soul 5009-9

ΔE 3.8 · #007585

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 4 · #317983

Dunn-Edwards

Mysterious Blue DE5768

ΔE 4.7 · #3E7A85

Vista Paint

Great Blue Green K-1248

ΔE 4.7 · #006C80

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 4.9 · #0E707B

Hallman-Lindsay

Wish Upon A Star 668

ΔE 6.1 · #447F8A

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 7.9 · #427E83

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 12 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Blue 29

ΔE 20.9 · #1882B4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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

#277585

#863727

Analogous

#278667

#277585

#274786

Triadic

#277585

#862776

#768627

Split-Complementary

#277585

#862747

#866727

Tetradic

#277585

#672786

#863727

#478627

Monochromatic

#061114

#16424B

#277585

#38ABC2

#71C5D6

Rectangle

#277585

#372786

#863727

#768627

Compound

#277585

#274786

#863727

#866727

Variations

Lighter

#36A4BB

#6BB9C9

#ADD3DB

Darker

#1D606D

#13434D

#0A272D

Saturation

#486065

#277686

#14839A

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry

Pairs With

warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.29:1

vs Black

3.97:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#277585

#5A6586

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#277585

#6C6C83

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#277585

#277773

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Basic Teal lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#5D847F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#277585

Daylight 5500K

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

#4A89A3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECED

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.

#6C3327

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: #277585;

CSS — background

background-color: #277585;

CSS Variable

--color-basic-teal: #277585;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'basic-teal': '#277585' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#277585] text-[#277585]

SCSS

$basic-teal: #277585;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #277585?

#277585 is Basic Teal, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #277585 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Basic Teal?

Basic Teal works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Basic Teal?

Basic Teal pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Basic Teal?

You can download Basic 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 Basic Teal?

The hex code is #277585. In RGB it's 39, 117, 133, and in HSL it's 190°, 55%, 34%.

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