GREENS

Tropical Hideaway

#17A99E

RGB 23, 169, 158 · HSL 175°, 76%, 38% · CMYK 86, 0, 7, 34

Tropical Hideaway is #17A99E in HEX — rgb(23, 169, 158), hsl(175°, 76%, 38%), cmyk(86%, 0%, 7%, 34%).

Tropical Hideaway pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 175°, 76%, 38%. 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#17A99E

RGB23, 169, 158

HSL175°, 76%, 38%

HSV175°, 86%, 66%

CMYK86, 0, 7, 34

Decimal1550750

CSS RGBrgb(23, 169, 158)

CSS HSLhsl(175, 76%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

So Jaded K-241

ΔE 1.1 · #00A79D

Behr

Tropical Sea HDC-MD-22

ΔE 1.6 · #00A69A

Dulux

Tropical Tree S28G6

ΔE 1.9 · #20AEA2

PPG

Grecian Isle 1232-6

ΔE 2.1 · #00A49B

Kilz

Deep Teal RH150

ΔE 2.4 · #1FA497

Benjamin Moore

Poseidon 664

ΔE 3.5 · #01A7A2

Dunn-Edwards

Teal Me No Lies DE5732

ΔE 3.6 · #0DACA7

Valspar

Laguna Green 5007-10B

ΔE 4 · #34A79E

Hallman-Lindsay

Indian Necklace 695

ΔE 5 · #3FB2A8

Kobra

Green 40

ΔE 7.2 · #009F8A

Sherwin-Williams

Nifty Turquoise SW6941

ΔE 9 · #019187

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 12.9 · #18887C

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 17.9 · #5D9B9B

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 21.3 · #84B59C

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 22.4 · #729E9C

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 25.5 · #317455

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

#17A99E

#AB1724

Analogous

#17AB55

#17A99E

#176DAB

Triadic

#17A99E

#9E17AB

#AB9E17

Split-Complementary

#17A99E

#AB176D

#AB5517

Tetradic

#17A99E

#5517AB

#AB1724

#6DAB17

Monochromatic

#052421

#0E6760

#17A99E

#2CE2D3

#6FEBE1

Rectangle

#17A99E

#1724AB

#AB1724

#AB9E17

Compound

#17A99E

#176DAB

#AB1724

#AB5517

Variations

Lighter

#20E1D1

#63DDD3

#AAE5E0

Darker

#108B81

#09625A

#043A36

Saturation

#4B7773

#17AB9E

#0CB6A8

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

2.91:1

Fail

vs Black

7.21:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#17A99E

#868BA0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#17A99E

#9C9C9F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#17A99E

#2BA6A4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Tropical Hideaway 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

#51AB92

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#17A99E

Daylight 5500K

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

#3EB0B6

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.

#881D26

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: #17A99E;

CSS — background

background-color: #17A99E;

CSS Variable

--color-tropical-hideaway: #17A99E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tropical-hideaway': '#17A99E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#17A99E] text-[#17A99E]

SCSS

$tropical-hideaway: #17A99E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #17A99E?

#17A99E is Tropical Hideaway, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #17A99E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tropical Hideaway?

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

What colors pair well with Tropical Hideaway?

Tropical Hideaway 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 Hideaway?

You can download Tropical Hideaway 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 Hideaway?

The hex code is #17A99E. In RGB it's 23, 169, 158, and in HSL it's 175°, 76%, 38%.

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