Lagoon
Also known as: Majorca Blue, Tourmaline Turquoise, Dreamy Teal, Sea
Part of the cyan family, Lagoon pairs a medium base with a crisp and refreshing presence — ideal for tech interfaces and water themes. Set it against a red accent when you want the combination to pop. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 6.41:1 on black clears AA.
Lagoon color codes
- HEX
- #4B9B93
- RGB
- rgb(75, 155, 147)
- RGBA
- rgba(75, 155, 147, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(174, 35%, 45%)
- HSV
- hsv(174, 52%, 61%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(52%, 0%, 5%, 39%)
- LAB
- lab(58.8 -27.2 -3.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(63.7% 0.080 186.8)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: cadetblue#5F9EA0 · ΔE 5.4
- RAL 6033 — Mint turquoise#478A84 · ΔE 5.8 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Lagoon works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: The safest brand-primary family there is; differentiate with an unexpected accent.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Lagoon
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Lagoon by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 3.28:1
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Aa — on black
contrast 6.41:1
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Best text color on a Lagoon background: #000000
Palettes featuring Lagoon
Lagoon with its complement
Soft neighbors of Lagoon
Lagoon triad
Similar colors
- Sea#3C9992 · ΔE 1.7
- Highlands#449084 · ΔE 4.2
- Java#259797 · ΔE 4.3
- Baltic#279D9F · ΔE 4.7
- Jewel Weed#46A795 · ΔE 5.1
- Waterfall#3AB0A2 · ΔE 6.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Lagoon is closest to Nipple.
Lagoon FAQs
What color is Lagoon?
Lagoon is a medium cyan with the hex code #4B9B93. In HSL terms it has a hue of 174°, 35% saturation, and 45% lightness.
What is the hex code for Lagoon?
The hex code for Lagoon is #4B9B93. In RGB it's rgb(75, 155, 147), and in CMYK it's cmyk(52%, 0%, 5%, 39%).
What colors go well with Lagoon?
Lagoon pairs naturally with red tones from its complementary harmony, and with pink accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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