GREENS

Teal

#2A787C

RGB 42, 120, 124 · HSL 183°, 49%, 33% · CMYK 66, 3, 0, 51

Teal is #2A787C in HEX — rgb(42, 120, 124), hsl(183°, 49%, 33%), cmyk(66%, 3%, 0%, 51%).

Teal pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 183°, 49%, 33%. 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#2A787C

RGB42, 120, 124

HSL183°, 49%, 33%

HSV183°, 66%, 49%

CMYK66, 3, 0, 51

Decimal2783356

CSS RGBrgb(42, 120, 124)

CSS HSLhsl(183, 49%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Teal 2049-30

Exact match

Dulux

King Tide S31D6

ΔE 1.3 · #2A7579

Behr

Cathedral 520F-6

ΔE 2.5 · #33767B

PPG

Jade Jewel 1147-6

ΔE 3.2 · #247E81

Sherwin-Williams

Grand Canal SW6488

ΔE 3.7 · #3C797D

Kilz

Teal Treat RF100-02

ΔE 4 · #297077

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 4.2 · #317983

Vista Paint

Time for Teal K-209

ΔE 4.2 · #38757B

Dunn-Edwards

Peacock Plume DE5741

ΔE 4.3 · #206D71

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 5 · #427E83

Valspar

Fish Story 5006-8C

ΔE 5.2 · #3F8488

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 5.4 · #0E707B

Hallman-Lindsay

Atmosphere 689

ΔE 5.5 · #3A8483

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 6.7 · #3F888F

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 14.1 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 16.7 · #009185

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

#2A787C

#7D2F2B

Analogous

#2B7D58

#2A787C

#2B507D

Triadic

#2A787C

#7D2B79

#797D2B

Split-Complementary

#2A787C

#7D2B50

#7D582B

Tetradic

#2A787C

#582B7D

#7D2F2B

#507D2B

Monochromatic

#071213

#174244

#2A787C

#3EB0B6

#72CACF

Rectangle

#2A787C

#2F2B7D

#7D2F2B

#797D2B

Compound

#2A787C

#2B507D

#7D2F2B

#7D582B

Variations

Lighter

#3CAAB0

#6EBFC3

#AFD6D8

Darker

#216266

#154547

#0C292A

Saturation

#485F61

#2B797D

#158D93

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

5.15:1

vs Black

4.08:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#2A787C

#5F667D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2A787C

#6F6F7B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2A787C

#2E7875

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

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

#5F8778

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2A787C

Daylight 5500K

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

#4C8C9C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEC

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.

#652D2A

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: #2A787C;

CSS — background

background-color: #2A787C;

CSS Variable

--color-teal: #2A787C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'teal': '#2A787C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2A787C] text-[#2A787C]

SCSS

$teal: #2A787C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2A787C?

#2A787C is Teal, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #2A787C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Teal?

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

What colors pair well with Teal?

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 Teal?

You can download 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 Teal?

The hex code is #2A787C. In RGB it's 42, 120, 124, and in HSL it's 183°, 49%, 33%.

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