GREENS

Kingfisher Turquoise

#7AB6B6

RGB 122, 182, 182 · HSL 180°, 29%, 60% · CMYK 33, 0, 0, 29

Kingfisher Turquoise is #7AB6B6 in HEX — rgb(122, 182, 182), hsl(180°, 29%, 60%), cmyk(33%, 0%, 0%, 29%).

Kingfisher Turquoise pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 180°, 29%, 60%. 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#7AB6B6

RGB122, 182, 182

HSL180°, 29%, 60%

HSV180°, 33%, 71%

CMYK33, 0, 0, 29

Decimal8042166

CSS RGBrgb(122, 182, 182)

CSS HSLhsl(180, 29%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Venice Escape RF250-02

ΔE 1.8 · #80B7B8

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 1.8 · #7FB5B5

Behr

Aqua Gray BNC-18

ΔE 2.4 · #80B4B3

Sherwin-Williams

Reflecting Pool SW6486

ΔE 2.4 · #7BB1B2

Dulux

Buoyancy S30C3

ΔE 2.8 · #79B2B6

Valspar

Swim 5006-8A

ΔE 3.2 · #75BBBA

Benjamin Moore

Florida 2050-40

ΔE 4.6 · #6EAAA8

Dunn-Edwards

Polished Aqua DE5724

ΔE 4.8 · #77BCB6

Vista Paint

Stillwater C-686

ΔE 4.8 · #8CC0C0

Hallman-Lindsay

Stillwater 687

ΔE 5 · #8CC1C2

PPG

Aqua Fiesta 1147-4

ΔE 5.3 · #8CC3C3

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 8.9 · #9CC7C4

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 9.4 · #729E9C

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 10.6 · #87C8D7

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 10.6 · #A1C5C8

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 12.2 · #8AB1C2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

#7AB6B6

#B77B7B

Analogous

#7BB799

#7AB6B6

#7B99B7

Triadic

#7AB6B6

#B77BB7

#B7B77B

Split-Complementary

#7AB6B6

#B77B99

#B7997B

Tetradic

#7AB6B6

#997BB7

#B77B7B

#99B77B

Monochromatic

#366363

#519494

#7AB6B6

#ADD2D2

#DEEDED

Rectangle

#7AB6B6

#7B7BB7

#B77B7B

#B7B77B

Compound

#7AB6B6

#7B99B7

#B77B7B

#B7997B

Variations

Lighter

#96C5C5

#B3D1D1

#D4E3E3

Darker

#55A0A0

#396F6F

#214141

Saturation

#90A2A2

#7BB7B7

#57DBDB

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

2.28:1

Fail

vs Black

9.19:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#7AB6B6

#A0A5B8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7AB6B6

#AEAEB6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7AB6B6

#7CB5B3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Kingfisher 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

#9BB5A4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7AB6B6

Daylight 5500K

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

#88BAC8

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.

#A16363

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: #7AB6B6;

CSS — background

background-color: #7AB6B6;

CSS Variable

--color-kingfisher-turquoise: #7AB6B6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kingfisher-turquoise': '#7AB6B6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7AB6B6] text-[#7AB6B6]

SCSS

$kingfisher-turquoise: #7AB6B6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7AB6B6?

#7AB6B6 is Kingfisher Turquoise, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #7AB6B6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Kingfisher Turquoise?

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

What colors pair well with Kingfisher Turquoise?

Kingfisher 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 Kingfisher Turquoise?

You can download Kingfisher 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 Kingfisher Turquoise?

The hex code is #7AB6B6. In RGB it's 122, 182, 182, and in HSL it's 180°, 29%, 60%.

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