GREENS

Tropical Waters

#1D9676

RGB 29, 150, 118 · HSL 164°, 68%, 35% · CMYK 81, 0, 21, 41

Tropical Waters is #1D9676 in HEX — rgb(29, 150, 118), hsl(164°, 68%, 35%), cmyk(81%, 0%, 21%, 41%).

Tropical Waters pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 164°, 68%, 35%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#1D9676

RGB29, 150, 118

HSL164°, 68%, 35%

HSV164°, 81%, 59%

CMYK81, 0, 21, 41

Decimal1939062

CSS RGBrgb(29, 150, 118)

CSS HSLhsl(164, 68%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Tropical Waters S-G-500

Exact match

Valspar

Sea Swell 5008-10C

ΔE 2.1 · #009678

Benjamin Moore

Kelp 2043-30

ΔE 2.8 · #01977B

PPG

Leprechaun 1228-6

ΔE 3.7 · #29906D

Dunn-Edwards

Tropical Kelp DE5698

ΔE 3.8 · #009D7D

Dulux

Green Jelly S27F7

ΔE 4.4 · #349B7F

Vista Paint

Emerald Acres K-265

ΔE 5.6 · #00A283

Kilz

Pop Of Green RH140

ΔE 5.7 · #24896A

Kobra

Green 40

ΔE 7.5 · #009F8A

Hallman-Lindsay

Tropical Tale 717

ΔE 9.4 · #2A9E6E

Sherwin-Williams

Jitterbug Jade SW6987

ΔE 10 · #019D6E

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 10.3 · #128458

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 15.9 · #317455

IKEA

IKEA195 195

ΔE 19.2 · #286A4C

RAL

Traffic Green 6024

ΔE 19.4 · #308446

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 23.2 · #84B59C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

#1D9676

#961D3D

Analogous

#1D9639

#1D9676

#1D7A96

Triadic

#1D9676

#761D96

#96761D

Split-Complementary

#1D9676

#961D7A

#96391D

Tetradic

#1D9676

#391D96

#961D3D

#7A961D

Monochromatic

#041511

#105643

#1D9676

#29D6A8

#69E2C2

Rectangle

#1D9676

#1D3D96

#961D3D

#96761D

Compound

#1D9676

#1D7A96

#961D3D

#96391D

Variations

Lighter

#27CEA1

#62D5B6

#A9E1D2

Darker

#147A5F

#0C5642

#063327

Saturation

#476B62

#1D9676

#0EA47C

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

3.70:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.68:1

Deuteranopia

#1D9676

#7B7A79

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#1D9676

#8A8A7B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#1D9676

#319090

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Tropical Waters 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

#559D74

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#1D9676

Daylight 5500K

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

#42A298

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EDEC

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.

#782037

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: #1D9676;

CSS — background

background-color: #1D9676;

CSS Variable

--color-tropical-waters: #1D9676;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tropical-waters': '#1D9676' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#1D9676] text-[#1D9676]

SCSS

$tropical-waters: #1D9676;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #1D9676?

#1D9676 is Tropical Waters, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #1D9676 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tropical Waters?

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

What colors pair well with Tropical Waters?

Tropical Waters 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 Waters?

You can download Tropical Waters 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 Waters?

The hex code is #1D9676. In RGB it's 29, 150, 118, and in HSL it's 164°, 68%, 35%.

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