GREENS

Tropical Kelp

#009D7D

RGB 0, 157, 125 · HSL 168°, 100%, 31% · CMYK 100, 0, 20, 38

Tropical Kelp is #009D7D in HEX — rgb(0, 157, 125), hsl(168°, 100%, 31%), cmyk(100%, 0%, 20%, 38%).

Tropical Kelp pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 168°, 100%, 31%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#009D7D

RGB0, 157, 125

HSL168°, 100%, 31%

HSV168°, 100%, 62%

CMYK100, 0, 20, 38

Decimal40317

CSS RGBrgb(0, 157, 125)

CSS HSLhsl(168, 100%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Tropical Kelp DE5698

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Green 2045-30

ΔE 0.6 · #019D7E

Vista Paint

Emerald Acres K-265

ΔE 2 · #00A283

PPG

Congo Green 1229-6

ΔE 2.7 · #00A483

Valspar

Green Sea 6001-10C

ΔE 2.9 · #009678

Behr

Tropical Waters S-G-500

ΔE 3.8 · #1D9676

Dulux

Shindig S27G7

ΔE 4.6 · #00A98A

Kobra

Green 40

ΔE 6.6 · #009F8A

Kilz

Bejewelled RH130

ΔE 7.7 · #239A6D

Sherwin-Williams

Jitterbug Jade SW6987

ΔE 8.8 · #019D6E

Hallman-Lindsay

Tropical Tale 717

ΔE 9.2 · #2A9E6E

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 12.6 · #128458

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 19.7 · #317455

RAL

Traffic Green 6024

ΔE 21.2 · #308446

IKEA

IKEA195 195

ΔE 22.8 · #286A4C

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 24.5 · #84B59C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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

#009D7D

#9E0020

Analogous

#009E2F

#009D7D

#006F9E

Triadic

#009D7D

#7E009E

#9E7E00

Split-Complementary

#009D7D

#9E006F

#9E2F00

Tetradic

#009D7D

#2F009E

#9E0020

#6F9E00

Monochromatic

#001A14

#005241

#009D7D

#00EBBC

#38FFD7

Rectangle

#009D7D

#00209E

#9E0020

#9E7E00

Compound

#009D7D

#006F9E

#9E0020

#9E2F00

Variations

Lighter

#00E4B7

#3CEFCB

#96EDDB

Darker

#007E65

#005746

#003328

Saturation

#37675D

#009E7E

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

3.43:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.12:1

Deuteranopia

#009D7D

#7F7F80

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#009D7D

#909082

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#009D7D

#279797

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Tropical Kelp 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

#3FA279

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#009D7D

Daylight 5500K

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

#2DA79D

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#E7EEED

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.

#790D23

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #009D7D;

CSS — background

background-color: #009D7D;

CSS Variable

--color-tropical-kelp: #009D7D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tropical-kelp': '#009D7D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#009D7D] text-[#009D7D]

SCSS

$tropical-kelp: #009D7D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #009D7D?

#009D7D is Tropical Kelp, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #009D7D warm or cool?

Tropical Kelp reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Tropical Kelp?

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

What colors pair well with Tropical Kelp?

Tropical Kelp 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 Tropical Kelp?

You can download Tropical Kelp 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 Tropical Kelp?

The hex code is #009D7D. In RGB it's 0, 157, 125, and in HSL it's 168°, 100%, 31%.

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