GREENS

Alexandrite Teal

#72999E

RGB 114, 153, 158 · HSL 187°, 18%, 53% · CMYK 28, 3, 0, 38

Alexandrite Teal is #72999E in HEX — rgb(114, 153, 158), hsl(187°, 18%, 53%), cmyk(28%, 3%, 0%, 38%).

Alexandrite Teal pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 187°, 18%, 53%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#72999E

RGB114, 153, 158

HSL187°, 18%, 53%

HSV187°, 28%, 62%

CMYK28, 3, 0, 38

Decimal7510430

CSS RGBrgb(114, 153, 158)

CSS HSLhsl(187, 18%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Estuary RF160-02

ΔE 1.7 · #739DA3

Benjamin Moore

Hemlock 719

ΔE 2.4 · #76969B

Dulux

Stained Glass S32A4

ΔE 2.4 · #6E97A0

Behr

Norwegian Blue N470-5

ΔE 2.6 · #69969A

Vista Paint

Teal Tease K-218

ΔE 2.8 · #6B9597

PPG

Cathedral Glass 1148-5

ΔE 2.8 · #7A999C

Sherwin-Williams

Tranquil Aqua SW7611

ΔE 3.2 · #7C9AA0

Hallman-Lindsay

Ocean Melody 499

ΔE 3.8 · #7D999F

Valspar

Flood Tide 5001-6A

ΔE 3.8 · #6F95A0

Farrow & Ball

Stone Blue 86

ΔE 4.4 · #7997A1

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 4.7 · #729E9C

Colorhouse

Water .05 Water-05

ΔE 6.2 · #82979D

Dunn-Edwards

Spirit Mountain DE5795

ΔE 7.1 · #6A8B98

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 7.9 · #5D9B9B

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 11.2 · #889099

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 11.5 · #8AB1C2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#72999E

#9D7772

Analogous

#729D8C

#72999E

#72829D

Triadic

#72999E

#9D7298

#989D72

Split-Complementary

#72999E

#9D7282

#9D8C72

Tetradic

#72999E

#8C729D

#9D7772

#829D72

Monochromatic

#304345

#4F6E72

#72999E

#9FB9BC

#CCDADB

Rectangle

#72999E

#77729D

#9D7772

#989D72

Compound

#72999E

#72829D

#9D7772

#9D8C72

Variations

Lighter

#8EACB0

#ACC0C2

#D0D9DA

Darker

#587C81

#3C5659

#223234

Saturation

#818C8E

#72989D

#40BDCE

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

3.10:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.77:1

Deuteranopia

#72999E

#898E9F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#72999E

#93939D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#72999E

#739997

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Alexandrite 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

#959F92

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#72999E

Daylight 5500K

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

#82A4B6

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#905D56

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #72999E;

CSS — background

background-color: #72999E;

CSS Variable

--color-alexandrite-teal: #72999E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'alexandrite-teal': '#72999E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#72999E] text-[#72999E]

SCSS

$alexandrite-teal: #72999E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #72999E?

#72999E is Alexandrite Teal, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #72999E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Alexandrite Teal?

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

What colors pair well with Alexandrite Teal?

Alexandrite 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 Alexandrite Teal?

You can download Alexandrite 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 Alexandrite Teal?

The hex code is #72999E. In RGB it's 114, 153, 158, and in HSL it's 187°, 18%, 53%.

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