GREENS

Riviera Paradise

#2AADC4

RGB 42, 173, 196 · HSL 189°, 65%, 47% · CMYK 79, 12, 0, 23

Riviera Paradise is #2AADC4 in HEX — rgb(42, 173, 196), hsl(189°, 65%, 47%), cmyk(79%, 12%, 0%, 23%).

Riviera Paradise pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 189°, 65%, 47%. 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#2AADC4

RGB42, 173, 196

HSL189°, 65%, 47%

HSV189°, 79%, 77%

CMYK79, 12, 0, 23

Decimal2796996

CSS RGBrgb(42, 173, 196)

CSS HSLhsl(189, 65%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Riviera Paradise 530B-7

Exact match

Vista Paint

Bountiful Blue K-194

ΔE 2 · #1CADC2

Dulux

Minted Blue S32H4

ΔE 2 · #26ABBF

Hallman-Lindsay

Sarah's Garden 674

ΔE 2.4 · #00AAC1

PPG

Jamaican Sea 1236-6

ΔE 3.1 · #26A5BA

Benjamin Moore

Bahaman 2055-40

ΔE 3.3 · #13ACBF

Sherwin-Williams

Jamaica Bay SW6781

ΔE 4.7 · #34A3B6

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 5.6 · #4EB3CD

Kilz

Sailing Ship RE260-02

ΔE 5.9 · #51B8D0

Valspar

Exotic Sea 5004-10B

ΔE 6.8 · #2EA6B2

Dunn-Edwards

Water Baby DE5780

ΔE 7 · #5AB5CB

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 13.7 · #7AC2D8

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 16.3 · #599EC4

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 17.3 · #5D9B9B

IKEA

IKEA084 84

ΔE 19.5 · #83AAC1

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 24.2 · #0E707B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

#2AADC4

#C6412A

Analogous

#2AC68F

#2AADC4

#2A60C6

Triadic

#2AADC4

#C62AAE

#AEC62A

Split-Complementary

#2AADC4

#C62A60

#C68F2A

Tetradic

#2AADC4

#8F2AC6

#C6412A

#60C62A

Monochromatic

#0F3F48

#1D7787

#2AADC4

#5FCADD

#9EDFEA

Rectangle

#2AADC4

#412AC6

#C6412A

#AEC62A

Compound

#2AADC4

#2A60C6

#C6412A

#C68F2A

Variations

Lighter

#4DC4D9

#81CDDB

#BADFE5

Darker

#1E8EA1

#136371

#0A3A43

Saturation

#60888F

#2AAEC6

#15BDDB

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

2.67:1

Fail

vs Black

7.87:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#2AADC4

#8394C6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2AADC4

#A0A0C1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2AADC4

#2BB0AA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Riviera Paradise 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

#5FAEAE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2AADC4

Daylight 5500K

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

#4CB3D2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8ECED

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.

#9E3E2E

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: #2AADC4;

CSS — background

background-color: #2AADC4;

CSS Variable

--color-riviera-paradise: #2AADC4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'riviera-paradise': '#2AADC4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2AADC4] text-[#2AADC4]

SCSS

$riviera-paradise: #2AADC4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2AADC4?

#2AADC4 is Riviera Paradise, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #2AADC4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Riviera Paradise?

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

What colors pair well with Riviera Paradise?

Riviera Paradise 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 Riviera Paradise?

You can download Riviera Paradise 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 Riviera Paradise?

The hex code is #2AADC4. In RGB it's 42, 173, 196, and in HSL it's 189°, 65%, 47%.

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