GREENS

Aqua Green

#12E193

RGB 18, 225, 147 · HSL 157°, 85%, 48% · CMYK 92, 0, 35, 12

Aqua Green is #12E193 in HEX — rgb(18, 225, 147), hsl(157°, 85%, 48%), cmyk(92%, 0%, 35%, 12%).

Aqua Green pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 157°, 85%, 48%. 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#12E193

RGB18, 225, 147

HSL157°, 85%, 48%

HSV157°, 92%, 88%

CMYK92, 0, 35, 12

Decimal1237395

CSS RGBrgb(18, 225, 147)

CSS HSLhsl(157, 85%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Tropics P450-6

ΔE 7.3 · #2FD37E

Dulux

Enamelled Dragon S25H6

ΔE 18.2 · #54C585

Dunn-Edwards

Snow Pea DE5634

ΔE 19.1 · #6CCC7B

Benjamin Moore

Lime 2033-40

ΔE 21.7 · #73CD89

PPG

Bermuda Grass 1225-6

ΔE 22.6 · #6BC271

Vista Paint

Elmvale K-313

ΔE 23 · #69C365

Valspar

Spinach 6004-10C

ΔE 26.3 · #48A759

Kilz

Vivid Lime RH100

ΔE 28.8 · #52A84C

Sherwin-Williams

Jitterbug Jade SW6987

ΔE 29.7 · #019D6E

Kobra

Green 34

ΔE 30.5 · #42A370

Hallman-Lindsay

Tropical Tale 717

ΔE 30.6 · #2A9E6E

Dutch Boy

Green Peace VS-9505

ΔE 30.9 · #8AC867

RAL

Pure Green 6037

ΔE 31.8 · #008F39

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 39.5 · #128458

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 45.4 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 46.3 · #84B59C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#12E193

#E21262

Analogous

#12E22B

#12E193

#12CAE2

Triadic

#12E193

#9312E2

#E29312

Split-Complementary

#12E193

#E212CA

#E22B12

Tetradic

#12E193

#2B12E2

#E21262

#CAE212

Monochromatic

#075537

#0D9C65

#12E193

#50F1B3

#97F7D2

Rectangle

#12E193

#1262E2

#E21262

#E29312

Compound

#12E193

#12CAE2

#E21262

#E22B12

Variations

Lighter

#3BEFAA

#76E9BD

#B5ECD7

Darker

#0BB976

#048252

#014D30

Saturation

#5B9A82

#12E293

#09EC95

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

1.72:1

Fail

vs Black

12.22:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#12E193

#BCB498

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#12E193

#CFCFA0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#12E193

#48D5D7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Aqua Green 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

#4DD589

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#12E193

Daylight 5500K

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

#3ADAAE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E7EEEB

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.

#B31D57

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: #12E193;

CSS — background

background-color: #12E193;

CSS Variable

--color-aqua-green: #12E193;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aqua-green': '#12E193' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#12E193] text-[#12E193]

SCSS

$aqua-green: #12E193;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #12E193?

#12E193 is Aqua Green, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #12E193 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aqua Green?

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

What colors pair well with Aqua Green?

Aqua Green 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 Aqua Green?

You can download Aqua Green 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 Aqua Green?

The hex code is #12E193. In RGB it's 18, 225, 147, and in HSL it's 157°, 85%, 48%.

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