TEALS
#3B98A2
Sitting at HSL 186°, 47%, 43%, In the Tropics reads classic and cool. The color's balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming and reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. Best used for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents in bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms. Designers pair it with white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble for grounded, cohesive interiors.
Benjamin Moore
In the Tropics CSP-640
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →#3B98A2 is In the Tropics, a mid teal with a cool undertone.
In the Tropics reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
In the Tropics works well in bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
In the Tropics pairs naturally with white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
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#3B98A2 converts to RGB 59, 152, 162.