GREENS

Mermaid Net

#22CCCC

RGB 34, 204, 204 · HSL 180°, 71%, 47% · CMYK 83, 0, 0, 20

Mermaid Net is #22CCCC in HEX — rgb(34, 204, 204), hsl(180°, 71%, 47%), cmyk(83%, 0%, 0%, 20%).

Mermaid Net pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 180°, 71%, 47%. 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#22CCCC

RGB34, 204, 204

HSL180°, 71%, 47%

HSV180°, 83%, 80%

CMYK83, 0, 0, 20

Decimal2280652

CSS RGBrgb(34, 204, 204)

CSS HSLhsl(180, 71%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Brilliant Sea 520B-6

ΔE 2.3 · #36CAC8

Benjamin Moore

Poolside 2048-40

ΔE 7.1 · #20BAB5

Vista Paint

Alexandra Valley K-242

ΔE 7.1 · #00BCB5

PPG

Tint Of Turquoise 1232-5

ΔE 8.2 · #41BFB5

Dunn-Edwards

Port Hope DE5731

ΔE 8.3 · #54C3C1

Hallman-Lindsay

Cyan Sky 681

ΔE 8.4 · #00B5B8

Kilz

Watertown RF150-01

ΔE 8.9 · #53C2C4

Valspar

Bayside 5006-10A

ΔE 9.4 · #5FC8C0

Dulux

Chinese Lacquer S28G4

ΔE 9.8 · #60C7BF

Sherwin-Williams

Calypso SW6950

ΔE 12.1 · #01B0BB

Kobra

Green 39

ΔE 13.8 · #40B8A4

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 19.6 · #84C3BE

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 20.4 · #91D0C5

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 23.3 · #7AC2D8

Colorhouse

Sprout .01 Sprout-01

ΔE 25 · #ADE8E2

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 26.6 · #84B59C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

#22CCCC

#CD2323

Analogous

#23CD78

#22CCCC

#2378CD

Triadic

#22CCCC

#CD23CD

#CDCD23

Split-Complementary

#22CCCC

#CD2378

#CD7823

Tetradic

#22CCCC

#7823CD

#CD2323

#78CD23

Monochromatic

#0D4A4A

#188C8C

#22CCCC

#59E3E3

#9BEEEE

Rectangle

#22CCCC

#2323CD

#CD2323

#CDCD23

Compound

#22CCCC

#2378CD

#CD2323

#CD7823

Variations

Lighter

#46E0E0

#7DDFDF

#B8E7E7

Darker

#18A7A7

#0E7575

#074646

Saturation

#5E9191

#23CDCD

#11DEDE

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

1.99:1

Fail

vs Black

10.58:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#22CCCC

#A0AACF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#22CCCC

#BCBCCC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#22CCCC

#33CAC7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Mermaid Net 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

#59C6B4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#22CCCC

Daylight 5500K

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

#46CBD8

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.

#A32828

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: #22CCCC;

CSS — background

background-color: #22CCCC;

CSS Variable

--color-mermaid-net: #22CCCC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mermaid-net': '#22CCCC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#22CCCC] text-[#22CCCC]

SCSS

$mermaid-net: #22CCCC;

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#22C3AF · ΔE 11.9

Capri Seas

#4BBCAB · ΔE 12.2

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#18AFBB · ΔE 13.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #22CCCC?

#22CCCC is Mermaid Net, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #22CCCC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mermaid Net?

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

What colors pair well with Mermaid Net?

Mermaid Net 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 Mermaid Net?

You can download Mermaid Net 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 Mermaid Net?

The hex code is #22CCCC. In RGB it's 34, 204, 204, and in HSL it's 180°, 71%, 47%.

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