GREENS

Tantalizing Teal

#2DBCA3

RGB 45, 188, 163 · HSL 170°, 61%, 46% · CMYK 76, 0, 13, 26

Tantalizing Teal is #2DBCA3 in HEX — rgb(45, 188, 163), hsl(170°, 61%, 46%), cmyk(76%, 0%, 13%, 26%).

Tantalizing Teal pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 170°, 61%, 46%. 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#2DBCA3
RGB45, 188, 163
HSL170°, 61%, 46%
HSV170°, 76%, 74%
CMYK76, 0, 13, 26
Decimal2997411
CSS RGBrgb(45, 188, 163)
CSS HSLhsl(170, 61%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Tantalizing Teal 5008-10B

Exact match

Behr

Bella Vista P470-6

ΔE 1.5 · #2AB8A0

Dulux

Capture S27G6 · SB8C2

ΔE 1.9 · #2CBA9E

Dunn-Edwards

Jade Mountain DE5697

ΔE 2.3 · #34C2A7

Benjamin Moore

Miami 2042-40

ΔE 4 · #3EC7AC

Kobra

Green 39

ΔE 5 · #40B8A4

PPG

Aloha 1229-5

ΔE 5 · #1DB394

Vista Paint

Jolt of Jade K-266

ΔE 6.6 · #55C0A9

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Green Scene 716

ΔE 10.7 · #56B78F

Kilz

Deep Teal RH150

ΔE 11.2 · #1FA497

Sherwin-Williams

Jargon Jade SW6753

ΔE 14.9 · #53A38F

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 21 · #18887C

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 21.8 · #84B59C

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 22.9 · #91D0C5

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 23 · #84C3BE

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 27.7 · #53995A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

#2DBCA3
#BD2E46

Analogous

#2EBD5D
#2DBCA3
#2E8DBD

Triadic

#2DBCA3
#A52EBD
#BDA52E

Split-Complementary

#2DBCA3
#BD2E8D
#BD5D2E

Tetradic

#2DBCA3
#5D2EBD
#BD2E46
#8DBD2E

Monochromatic

#104239
#1F7F6F
#2DBCA3
#5FD8C4
#9CE7DB

Rectangle

#2DBCA3
#2E46BD
#BD2E46
#BDA52E

Compound

#2DBCA3
#2E8DBD
#BD2E46
#BD5D2E

Variations

Lighter

#4ED4BE
#82D7C9
#BAE3DD

Darker

#229A86
#156C5D
#0B4037

Saturation

#608B84
#2EBDA5
#17D4B4

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)

Aa

vs White

2.38:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

8.83:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#2DBCA3
#999BA6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2DBCA3
#AEAEA7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2DBCA3
#40B7B6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Tantalizing 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

#61BA95

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2DBCA3

Daylight 5500K

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

#4EBFBA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EDEC

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.

#973041

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

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: #2DBCA3;
CSS — background 
background-color: #2DBCA3;
CSS Variable 
--color-tantalizing-teal: #2DBCA3;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'tantalizing-teal': '#2DBCA3' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#2DBCA3] text-[#2DBCA3]
SCSS 
$tantalizing-teal: #2DBCA3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2DBCA3?

#2DBCA3 is Tantalizing Teal, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #2DBCA3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tantalizing Teal?

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

What colors pair well with Tantalizing Teal?

Tantalizing 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 Tantalizing Teal?

You can download Tantalizing 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 Tantalizing Teal?

The hex code is #2DBCA3. In RGB it's 45, 188, 163, and in HSL it's 170°, 61%, 46%.

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