Lagoon
Also known as: Majorca Blue , Tourmaline Turquoise , Dreamy Teal , Sea
Lagoon brings a crisp and refreshing feel to a palette. This medium cyan suits 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.
Reference
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)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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cool
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- 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 for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Lagoon
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →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
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 3.28:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 6.41:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Lagoon background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Lagoon
Lagoon with its complement
Soft neighbors of Lagoon
Lagoon triad
Explore
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 Old Rose .
FAQ
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.
Planning around this color? See everything that goes with Lagoon : 10 computed pairings with palettes.
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