GREENS

Green

#1AE0E0

RGB 26, 224, 224 · HSL 180°, 79%, 49% · CMYK 88, 0, 0, 12

Green is #1AE0E0 in HEX — rgb(26, 224, 224), hsl(180°, 79%, 49%), cmyk(88%, 0%, 0%, 12%).

Green pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 180°, 79%, 49%. 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#1AE0E0

RGB26, 224, 224

HSL180°, 79%, 49%

HSV180°, 88%, 88%

CMYK88, 0, 0, 12

Decimal1761504

CSS RGBrgb(26, 224, 224)

CSS HSLhsl(180, 79%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Aztec Sky P490-4

ΔE 7.6 · #5DE9EC

Vista Paint

May Day K-243

ΔE 12 · #5BCDC7

Benjamin Moore

Poolside 2048-40

ΔE 14.2 · #20BAB5

PPG

Tint Of Turquoise 1232-5

ΔE 14.5 · #41BFB5

Dunn-Edwards

Port Hope DE5731

ΔE 14.5 · #54C3C1

Valspar

Bayside 5006-10A

ΔE 14.5 · #5FC8C0

Dulux

Nile Stone S28H4

ΔE 14.8 · #61C9BE

Hallman-Lindsay

Andes Sky 680

ΔE 15.1 · #78D8D9

Kilz

Watertown RF150-01

ΔE 15.1 · #53C2C4

Sherwin-Williams

Tantalizing Teal SW6937

ΔE 18 · #87DCCE

Kobra

Green 39

ΔE 19.2 · #40B8A4

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 23.6 · #91D0C5

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 24.3 · #84C3BE

Colorhouse

Sprout .01 Sprout-01

ΔE 25.7 · #ADE8E2

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 27.4 · #7AC2D8

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 31.5 · #84B59C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#1AE0E0

#E01A1A

Analogous

#1AE07D

#1AE0E0

#1A7DE0

Triadic

#1AE0E0

#E01AE0

#E0E01A

Split-Complementary

#1AE0E0

#E01A7D

#E07D1A

Tetradic

#1AE0E0

#7D1AE0

#E01A1A

#7DE01A

Monochromatic

#0A5757

#129B9B

#1AE0E0

#5BECEC

#9FF4F4

Rectangle

#1AE0E0

#1A1AE0

#E01A1A

#E0E01A

Compound

#1AE0E0

#1A7DE0

#E01A1A

#E07D1A

Variations

Lighter

#45E9E9

#7DE5E5

#B8EBEB

Darker

#11B7B7

#098080

#044C4C

Saturation

#5F9B9B

#1AE0E0

#0DEDED

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

1.64:1

Fail

vs Black

12.78:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#1AE0E0

#AFBBE3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#1AE0E0

#CECEE0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#1AE0E0

#32DEDA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

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

#53D5C3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#1AE0E0

Daylight 5500K

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

#40DAE7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EEEE

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.

#B22323

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: #1AE0E0;

CSS — background

background-color: #1AE0E0;

CSS Variable

--color-green: #1AE0E0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green': '#1AE0E0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#1AE0E0] text-[#1AE0E0]

SCSS

$green: #1AE0E0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #1AE0E0?

#1AE0E0 is Green, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #1AE0E0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Green?

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

What colors pair well with Green?

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 Green?

You can download 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 Green?

The hex code is #1AE0E0. In RGB it's 26, 224, 224, and in HSL it's 180°, 79%, 49%.

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