GREENS

Tropical Skies

#106161

RGB 16, 97, 97 · HSL 180°, 72%, 22% · CMYK 84, 0, 0, 62

Tropical Skies is #106161 in HEX — rgb(16, 97, 97), hsl(180°, 72%, 22%), cmyk(84%, 0%, 0%, 62%).

Tropical Skies pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 180°, 72%, 22%. 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#106161
RGB16, 97, 97
HSL180°, 72%, 22%
HSV180°, 84%, 38%
CMYK84, 0, 0, 62
Decimal1073505
CSS RGBrgb(16, 97, 97)
CSS HSLhsl(180, 72%, 22%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Tropical Skies S-H-530

Exact match

Dulux

Enamelled Jewel S30G9

ΔE 1.5 · #045F61

PPG

Emerald Pool 1146-7

ΔE 2.2 · #155E60

Vista Paint

Joyful Tears C-682

ΔE 2.4 · #006566

Sherwin-Williams

Really Teal SW6489

ΔE 2.8 · #016367

Hallman-Lindsay

Joyful Tears 683

ΔE 3.1 · #006669

Valspar

Gypsy Teal 5010-8

ΔE 3.4 · #17686B

Benjamin Moore

Beau 2054-20

ΔE 5 · #0B575B

Dunn-Edwards

Peacock Plume DE5741

ΔE 5.6 · #206D71

RAL

Opal Green 6026

ΔE 7.8 · #015D52

Kilz

Teal Treat RF100-02

ΔE 8 · #297077

IKEA

IKEA097 97

ΔE 8.4 · #006673

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 9.1 · #0E707B

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 13.1 · #427E83

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 15.5 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 16.9 · #415448

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#106161
#601010

Analogous

#106038
#106161
#103860

Triadic

#106161
#601060
#606010

Split-Complementary

#106161
#601038
#603810

Tetradic

#106161
#381060
#601010
#386010

Monochromatic

#041616
#051F1F
#106161
#1AA2A2
#2CDDDD

Rectangle

#106161
#101060
#601010
#606010

Compound

#106161
#103860
#601010
#603810

Variations

Lighter

#1BA5A5
#3FD1D1
#96DCDC

Darker

#0B4F4F
#063737
#032121

Saturation

#2C4444
#106060
#086868

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)

Aa

vs White

7.23:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

2.90:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#106161
#4B5062

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#106161
#595961

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#106161
#17605E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Tropical Skies 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

#4B7564

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#106161

Daylight 5500K

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

#397A88

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EDED

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.

#4D1313

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 / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

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

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

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

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: #106161;
CSS — background 
background-color: #106161;
CSS Variable 
--color-tropical-skies: #106161;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'tropical-skies': '#106161' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#106161] text-[#106161]
SCSS 
$tropical-skies: #106161;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #106161?

#106161 is Tropical Skies, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #106161 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tropical Skies?

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

What colors pair well with Tropical Skies?

Tropical Skies 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 Skies?

You can download Tropical Skies 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 Skies?

The hex code is #106161. In RGB it's 16, 97, 97, and in HSL it's 180°, 72%, 22%.

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