GREENS

Arcadia

#00AC8D

RGB 0, 172, 141 · HSL 169°, 100%, 34% · CMYK 100, 0, 18, 33

Arcadia is #00AC8D in HEX — rgb(0, 172, 141), hsl(169°, 100%, 34%), cmyk(100%, 0%, 18%, 33%).

Arcadia pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 169°, 100%, 34%. 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#00AC8D

RGB0, 172, 141

HSL169°, 100%, 34%

HSV169°, 100%, 67%

CMYK100, 0, 18, 33

Decimal44173

CSS RGBrgb(0, 172, 141)

CSS HSLhsl(169, 100%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Shindig S27G7

ΔE 1.1 · #00A98A

PPG

Aloha 1229-5

ΔE 2.6 · #1DB394

Valspar

Tropical Rainforest 6002-10C

ΔE 3.3 · #19A585

Vista Paint

Emerald Acres K-265

ΔE 3.8 · #00A283

Behr

Tucson Teal 500B-7

ΔE 4.1 · #23A78B

Benjamin Moore

St. 2044-30

ΔE 4.8 · #01A07F

Dunn-Edwards

Tropical Kelp DE5698

ΔE 5.8 · #009D7D

Kobra

Green 40

ΔE 7.7 · #009F8A

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Green Scene 716

ΔE 10.4 · #56B78F

Sherwin-Williams

Jitterbug Jade SW6987

ΔE 11.1 · #019D6E

Kilz

Bejewelled RH130

ΔE 11.2 · #239A6D

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 17.8 · #128458

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 23.4 · #53995A

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 24.3 · #84B59C

RAL

Traffic Green 6024

ΔE 25.4 · #308446

IKEA

IKEA195 195

ΔE 28.4 · #286A4C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

#00AC8D

#AD0020

Analogous

#00AD37

#00AC8D

#0076AD

Triadic

#00AC8D

#8E00AD

#AD8E00

Split-Complementary

#00AC8D

#AD0076

#AD3700

Tetradic

#00AC8D

#3700AD

#AD0020

#76AD00

Monochromatic

#001A15

#00614F

#00AC8D

#00FACC

#47FFDD

Rectangle

#00AC8D

#0020AD

#AD0020

#AD8E00

Compound

#00AC8D

#0076AD

#AD0020

#AD3700

Variations

Lighter

#00F1C5

#44F0D0

#9BEDDE

Darker

#008B71

#005F4E

#00372D

Saturation

#3D7167

#00AD8E

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

2.88:1

Fail

vs Black

7.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#00AC8D

#8B8B90

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#00AC8D

#9E9E92

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#00AC8D

#2BA6A6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Arcadia 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

#3FAE85

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#00AC8D

Daylight 5500K

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

#2DB3A9

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.

#850F24

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: #00AC8D;

CSS — background

background-color: #00AC8D;

CSS Variable

--color-arcadia: #00AC8D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'arcadia': '#00AC8D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#00AC8D] text-[#00AC8D]

SCSS

$arcadia: #00AC8D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #00AC8D?

#00AC8D is Arcadia, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #00AC8D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Arcadia?

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

What colors pair well with Arcadia?

Arcadia 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 Arcadia?

You can download Arcadia 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 Arcadia?

The hex code is #00AC8D. In RGB it's 0, 172, 141, and in HSL it's 169°, 100%, 34%.

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