GREENS

Lagoon

#4B9B93

RGB 75, 155, 147 · HSL 174°, 35%, 45% · CMYK 52, 0, 5, 39

Lagoon is #4B9B93 in HEX — rgb(75, 155, 147), hsl(174°, 35%, 45%), cmyk(52%, 0%, 5%, 39%).

Lagoon pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 174°, 35%, 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#4B9B93

RGB75, 155, 147

HSL174°, 35%, 45%

HSV174°, 52%, 61%

CMYK52, 0, 5, 39

Decimal4955027

CSS RGBrgb(75, 155, 147)

CSS HSLhsl(174, 35%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Majorca Blue S28E6

ΔE 1.4 · #4A9C92

Benjamin Moore

Soft 671

ΔE 2.9 · #409894

Behr

Aqua Revival HDC-WR15-9

ΔE 3.3 · #51A093

Valspar

Dreamy Teal 5007-8B

ΔE 4.3 · #4E9795

Hallman-Lindsay

Cold North 688

ΔE 5.1 · #559C9B

Kilz

French Blue RF280-02

ΔE 5.1 · #4C928F

Vista Paint

Peaceful Pond K-226

ΔE 5.2 · #5B9E9B

PPG

Treasure Isle 1141-5

ΔE 5.3 · #609D91

Dunn-Edwards

Royal Palm DE5726

ΔE 5.3 · #418D84

Sherwin-Williams

Rivulet SW6760

ΔE 5.7 · #61A89D

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 7.3 · #5D9B9B

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 10 · #18887C

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 10.1 · #009185

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 11.7 · #729E9C

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 14.1 · #427E83

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 20.9 · #317455

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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

#4B9B93

#9B4B53

Analogous

#4B9B6B

#4B9B93

#4B7B9B

Triadic

#4B9B93

#934B9B

#9B934B

Split-Complementary

#4B9B93

#9B4B7B

#9B6B4B

Tetradic

#4B9B93

#6B4B9B

#9B4B53

#7B9B4B

Monochromatic

#193431

#326762

#4B9B93

#75BDB6

#A9D6D1

Rectangle

#4B9B93

#4B539B

#9B4B53

#9B934B

Compound

#4B9B93

#4B7B9B

#9B4B53

#9B6B4B

Variations

Lighter

#68B6AE

#92C4BF

#C2DAD8

Darker

#3A7E77

#275753

#163331

Saturation

#677F7C

#4B9B93

#25C0B1

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

3.28:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.41:1

Deuteranopia

#4B9B93

#828695

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4B9B93

#919194

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4B9B93

#509997

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Lagoon 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

#78A189

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4B9B93

Daylight 5500K

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

#65A6AE

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.

#7F454A

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: #4B9B93;

CSS — background

background-color: #4B9B93;

CSS Variable

--color-lagoon: #4B9B93;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lagoon': '#4B9B93' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4B9B93] text-[#4B9B93]

SCSS

$lagoon: #4B9B93;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4B9B93?

#4B9B93 is Lagoon, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #4B9B93 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lagoon?

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

What colors pair well with Lagoon?

Lagoon 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 Lagoon?

You can download Lagoon 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 Lagoon?

The hex code is #4B9B93. In RGB it's 75, 155, 147, and in HSL it's 174°, 35%, 45%.

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