GREENS

Coolbox Ice Turquoise

#499C9D

RGB 73, 156, 157 · HSL 181°, 37%, 45% · CMYK 54, 1, 0, 38

Coolbox Ice Turquoise is #499C9D in HEX — rgb(73, 156, 157), hsl(181°, 37%, 45%), cmyk(54%, 1%, 0%, 38%).

Coolbox Ice Turquoise pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 181°, 37%, 45%. 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#499C9D

RGB73, 156, 157

HSL181°, 37%, 45%

HSV181°, 54%, 62%

CMYK54, 1, 0, 38

Decimal4824221

CSS RGBrgb(73, 156, 157)

CSS HSLhsl(181, 37%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Blue 2052-40

ΔE 1.6 · #4A9FA2

Dulux

Rockpool S29E5

ΔE 2.1 · #51A1A1

Valspar

Tidal Teal 5006-8B

ΔE 2.9 · #519CA0

Hallman-Lindsay

Cold North 688

ΔE 2.9 · #559C9B

PPG

Teal Bayou 1147-5

ΔE 3 · #57A1A0

Vista Paint

Cold North C-687

ΔE 3.8 · #579A99

Dunn-Edwards

Montego Bay DE5739

ΔE 3.8 · #4BA4A9

Behr

Oarsman Blue S450-5

ΔE 3.8 · #58A4A2

Kilz

Deep Turquoise RF120-01

ΔE 4.8 · #57A8AB

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 5.2 · #5D9B9B

Sherwin-Williams

Aquarium SW6767

ΔE 6.9 · #3AA9AE

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 10.8 · #729E9C

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 12.4 · #427E83

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 13 · #18887C

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 13.1 · #009185

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 19.4 · #8AB1C2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

#499C9D

#9D4A48

Analogous

#489D74

#499C9D

#48719D

Triadic

#499C9D

#9D489C

#9C9D48

Split-Complementary

#499C9D

#9D4871

#9D7448

Tetradic

#499C9D

#74489D

#9D4A48

#719D48

Monochromatic

#183434

#306869

#499C9D

#73BDBF

#A8D6D7

Rectangle

#499C9D

#4A489D

#9D4A48

#9C9D48

Compound

#499C9D

#48719D

#9D4A48

#9D7448

Variations

Lighter

#65B7B8

#90C4C5

#C1DADB

Darker

#387E7F

#255859

#153434

Saturation

#667F7F

#489C9D

#24BFC1

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

3.22:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.53:1

Deuteranopia

#499C9D

#80879F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#499C9D

#92929D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#499C9D

#4D9B99

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Coolbox Ice Turquoise 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

#76A291

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#499C9D

Daylight 5500K

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

#63A7B5

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.

#804443

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: #499C9D;

CSS — background

background-color: #499C9D;

CSS Variable

--color-coolbox-ice-turquoise: #499C9D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'coolbox-ice-turquoise': '#499C9D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#499C9D] text-[#499C9D]

SCSS

$coolbox-ice-turquoise: #499C9D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #499C9D?

#499C9D is Coolbox Ice Turquoise, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #499C9D warm or cool?

Coolbox Ice Turquoise reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Coolbox Ice Turquoise?

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

What colors pair well with Coolbox Ice Turquoise?

Coolbox Ice Turquoise 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 Coolbox Ice Turquoise?

You can download Coolbox Ice Turquoise 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 Coolbox Ice Turquoise?

The hex code is #499C9D. In RGB it's 73, 156, 157, and in HSL it's 181°, 37%, 45%.

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