GREENS

Aurora Teal

#72B2AF

RGB 114, 178, 175 · HSL 177°, 29%, 57% · CMYK 36, 0, 2, 30

Aurora Teal is #72B2AF in HEX — rgb(114, 178, 175), hsl(177°, 29%, 57%), cmyk(36%, 0%, 2%, 30%).

Aurora Teal pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 177°, 29%, 57%. 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#72B2AF

RGB114, 178, 175

HSL177°, 29%, 57%

HSV177°, 36%, 70%

CMYK36, 0, 2, 30

Decimal7516847

CSS RGBrgb(114, 178, 175)

CSS HSLhsl(177, 29%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Gulf 670

ΔE 2.7 · #69B2AE

Dulux

Dexter S29E4

ΔE 2.9 · #6BB3B4

Vista Paint

Veranda Blue C-1400

ΔE 3.5 · #67B2AD

Valspar

Swim 5006-8A

ΔE 3.6 · #75BBBA

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 4 · #7FB5B5

Sherwin-Williams

Reflecting Pool SW6486

ΔE 4 · #7BB1B2

Dunn-Edwards

Polished Aqua DE5724

ΔE 4 · #77BCB6

Behr

Aqua Gray BNC-18

ΔE 4.2 · #80B4B3

Kilz

Venice Escape RF250-02

ΔE 4.5 · #80B7B8

Hallman-Lindsay

Veranda Blue historic-veranda-blue

ΔE 5 · #66B6B0

PPG

Catalina 1142-5

ΔE 6.1 · #72A49F

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 8.7 · #729E9C

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 11 · #9CC7C4

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 12.6 · #84B59C

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 13.1 · #87C8D7

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 14.5 · #8AB1C2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

#72B2AF

#B17275

Analogous

#72B18E

#72B2AF

#7295B1

Triadic

#72B2AF

#AE72B1

#B1AE72

Split-Complementary

#72B2AF

#B17295

#B18E72

Tetradic

#72B2AF

#8E72B1

#B17275

#95B172

Monochromatic

#315957

#4C8A87

#72B2AF

#A3CCCA

#D4E7E7

Rectangle

#72B2AF

#7275B1

#B17275

#B1AE72

Compound

#72B2AF

#7295B1

#B17275

#B18E72

Variations

Lighter

#8EC1BE

#ADCDCC

#D1E0E0

Darker

#519894

#366967

#1F3E3C

Saturation

#889B9A

#72B1AE

#4BD8D1

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

2.41:1

Fail

vs Black

8.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#72B2AF

#9BA0B1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#72B2AF

#A9A9AF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#72B2AF

#75B1AF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Aurora 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

#95B29E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#72B2AF

Daylight 5500K

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

#82B7C3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEC

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.

#9A5D60

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: #72B2AF;

CSS — background

background-color: #72B2AF;

CSS Variable

--color-aurora-teal: #72B2AF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aurora-teal': '#72B2AF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#72B2AF] text-[#72B2AF]

SCSS

$aurora-teal: #72B2AF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #72B2AF?

#72B2AF is Aurora Teal, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #72B2AF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aurora Teal?

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

What colors pair well with Aurora Teal?

Aurora 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 Aurora Teal?

You can download Aurora 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 Aurora Teal?

The hex code is #72B2AF. In RGB it's 114, 178, 175, and in HSL it's 177°, 29%, 57%.

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