Coastal Lagoon
COASTAL LAGOON | #287C83
exploration · transformation · freedom · artistry · wonder
About the shade
Coastal Lagoon is a deep teal, balanced right between blue and green, rich without ever turning neon. It's brighter and greener than Storm Glass and darker than turquoise. In daylight it can look almost jewel-toned, and in lamplight it deepens toward a darker blue-green. It has enough color to stand on its own and enough depth to feel grounded.
Where you'll see it
Shallow water over sand on a cloudy day, peacock feathers, copper roofs gone green with age, and glazed pottery. You'll find it in lagoons where reefs sit just under the surface, in a kingfisher's back, in old glass insulators, and in the leaves of some succulents. It's in Moroccan tile, in a dragonfly's wings, and in a mallard's head when the light hits it.
In your home
A bathroom, a front door, or a statement wall in the living room. It pairs well with coral, mustard, cream, warm wood, and brass. A velvet chair, patterned tile, or a cluster of glass vases are easy places to start. In a kitchen it works on an island or lower cabinets, and in a bedroom it's lovely on a headboard wall with crisp white bedding.
In everyday life
A swimsuit, a silk scarf, a watercolor set, or the water bottle you carry everywhere. It's in a beaded bracelet, a ceramic mug, a notebook, or a pair of earrings. It feels right at home in the spaces where people make things, like a craft table, a sewing corner, or a desk where you sketch.
Color and spirit
Teal sits between the heart and throat chakras, so it's often linked with both compassion and clear communication. In feng shui, blue-greens bring together water and wood, associated with flow and growth. Chrysocolla, amazonite, and turquoise are stones often tied to this color, turquoise especially, which many cultures have treasured as a stone of protection for travelers. Some people keep it near the places where they write or make things.
