Philips Green
H0088 · #008F80 · LRV 20 — cool blue-green tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Salamander6
- 2Hidden Gem14
- 3Philips Green20
- 4Van Courtland Blue31
- 5Wythe Blue48
What Color Is Philips Green, Really?
Philips Green reads as a cool blue-green tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Hirshfield's H0088 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Philips Green
Philips Green works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
How Lighting Changes Philips Green
With an LRV of 20, Philips Green is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its teal undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about Philips Green are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Hirshfield's H0088 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Nifty TurquoiseSW 6941 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.1 | 21 | Color page → |
| Behr | Beach TowelS-G-510 · Behr | 2.0 | 22 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Neptune Green658 · Benjamin Moore | 0.8 | 23 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Tropical Hideaway5007-10C · Valspar | 1.6 | 20 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Miami JadePPG1230-6 · PPG / Glidden | 1.2 | 22 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Miami Jade44GG 24/451 · Glidden | 1.4 | 24 | Color page → |
Similar Hirshfield's Colors
The nearest shades to Philips Green within Hirshfield's's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #008F80 in HSL space. Pair Philips Green with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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