GREENS

Tourmaline Turquoise

#4F9E96

RGB 79, 158, 150 · HSL 174°, 33%, 46% · CMYK 50, 0, 5, 38

Tourmaline Turquoise is #4F9E96 in HEX — rgb(79, 158, 150), hsl(174°, 33%, 46%), cmyk(50%, 0%, 5%, 38%).

Tourmaline Turquoise pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 174°, 33%, 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#4F9E96

RGB79, 158, 150

HSL174°, 33%, 46%

HSV174°, 50%, 62%

CMYK50, 0, 5, 38

Decimal5217942

CSS RGBrgb(79, 158, 150)

CSS HSLhsl(174, 33%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Majorca Blue S28E6

ΔE 1.8 · #4A9C92

Behr

Aqua Revival HDC-WR15-9

ΔE 3 · #51A093

Benjamin Moore

Soft 671

ΔE 3.6 · #409894

Dunn-Edwards

Dragon Bay DE5725

ΔE 4.3 · #5DA99F

Valspar

Dreamy Teal 5007-8B

ΔE 4.6 · #4E9795

Sherwin-Williams

Rivulet SW6760

ΔE 4.6 · #61A89D

Vista Paint

Peaceful Pond K-226

ΔE 4.7 · #5B9E9B

PPG

Teal Bayou 1147-5

ΔE 4.8 · #57A1A0

Hallman-Lindsay

Cold North 688

ΔE 4.9 · #559C9B

Kilz

Tahitian Green RF280-01

ΔE 5 · #64A69F

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 7 · #5D9B9B

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 10.9 · #009185

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 11.1 · #18887C

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 11.2 · #729E9C

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 14.8 · #427E83

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 21.7 · #317455

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

#4F9E96

#9C4F56

Analogous

#4F9C6E

#4F9E96

#4F7D9C

Triadic

#4F9E96

#944F9C

#9C944F

Split-Complementary

#4F9E96

#9C4F7D

#9C6E4F

Tetradic

#4F9E96

#6E4F9C

#9C4F56

#7D9C4F

Monochromatic

#1B3634

#356964

#4F9E96

#7BBCB6

#AED6D2

Rectangle

#4F9E96

#4F569C

#9C4F56

#9C944F

Compound

#4F9E96

#4F7D9C

#9C4F56

#9C6E4F

Variations

Lighter

#6CB5AE

#95C4BF

#C4DAD8

Darker

#3D7E78

#295853

#173431

Saturation

#6A817F

#4F9C94

#27C3B4

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

3.15:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.66:1

Deuteranopia

#4F9E96

#858998

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4F9E96

#949497

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4F9E96

#549C9A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Tourmaline 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

#7BA38C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4F9E96

Daylight 5500K

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

#68A8B0

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.

#80484D

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: #4F9E96;

CSS — background

background-color: #4F9E96;

CSS Variable

--color-tourmaline-turquoise: #4F9E96;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tourmaline-turquoise': '#4F9E96' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4F9E96] text-[#4F9E96]

SCSS

$tourmaline-turquoise: #4F9E96;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4F9E96?

#4F9E96 is Tourmaline Turquoise, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #4F9E96 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tourmaline Turquoise?

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

What colors pair well with Tourmaline Turquoise?

Tourmaline 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 Tourmaline Turquoise?

You can download Tourmaline 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 Tourmaline Turquoise?

The hex code is #4F9E96. In RGB it's 79, 158, 150, and in HSL it's 174°, 33%, 46%.

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