GREENS

Tidal Teal

#43A7AA

RGB 67, 167, 170 · HSL 182°, 43%, 46% · CMYK 61, 2, 0, 33

Tidal Teal is #43A7AA in HEX — rgb(67, 167, 170), hsl(182°, 43%, 46%), cmyk(61%, 2%, 0%, 33%).

Tidal Teal pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 182°, 43%, 46%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#43A7AA

RGB67, 167, 170

HSL182°, 43%, 46%

HSV182°, 61%, 67%

CMYK61, 2, 0, 33

Decimal4433834

CSS RGBrgb(67, 167, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(182, 43%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Marlin Green S30F5

ΔE 1.6 · #41A4A9

Behr

Blue Square S460-5

ΔE 1.8 · #46A5AA

Sherwin-Williams

Aquarium SW6767

ΔE 2.1 · #3AA9AE

Dunn-Edwards

Montego Bay DE5739

ΔE 2.9 · #4BA4A9

Benjamin Moore

Palm 733

ΔE 3.1 · #3BAAAA

Vista Paint

Brookside K-202

ΔE 4 · #4AA9B2

Kilz

Deep Turquoise RF120-01

ΔE 4.1 · #57A8AB

PPG

Biscay Bay 1234-5

ΔE 4.6 · #4FB3B3

Valspar

Rushing Stream 5005-10B

ΔE 4.6 · #46B3B8

Hallman-Lindsay

Pleasant Stream 682

ΔE 6.6 · #00A0A2

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 9.3 · #5D9B9B

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 13.9 · #009185

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 14.1 · #729E9C

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 15.3 · #18887C

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 17.1 · #427E83

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 17.7 · #7AC2D8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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

#43A7AA

#A84643

Analogous

#43A879

#43A7AA

#4372A8

Triadic

#43A7AA

#A843A4

#A4A843

Split-Complementary

#43A7AA

#A84372

#A87943

Tetradic

#43A7AA

#7943A8

#A84643

#72A843

Monochromatic

#17393A

#2D6F71

#43A7AA

#71C3C6

#A7DADC

Rectangle

#43A7AA

#4643A8

#A84643

#A4A843

Compound

#43A7AA

#4372A8

#A84643

#A87943

Variations

Lighter

#61BDC0

#8EC9CB

#C0DCDD

Darker

#338588

#225D5F

#133738

Saturation

#668384

#43A4A8

#21C4C9

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

2.86:1

Fail

vs Black

7.35:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#43A7AA

#878FAC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#43A7AA

#9C9CAA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#43A7AA

#48A6A3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Tidal 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

#72AA9B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#43A7AA

Daylight 5500K

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

#5FAFBF

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.

#88423F

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: #43A7AA;

CSS — background

background-color: #43A7AA;

CSS Variable

--color-tidal-teal: #43A7AA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tidal-teal': '#43A7AA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#43A7AA] text-[#43A7AA]

SCSS

$tidal-teal: #43A7AA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #43A7AA?

#43A7AA is Tidal Teal, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #43A7AA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tidal Teal?

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

What colors pair well with Tidal Teal?

Tidal 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 Tidal Teal?

You can download Tidal 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 Tidal Teal?

The hex code is #43A7AA. In RGB it's 67, 167, 170, and in HSL it's 182°, 43%, 46%.

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