GREENS

Tropical Tale

#33A16E

RGB 51, 161, 110 · HSL 152°, 52%, 42% · CMYK 68, 0, 32, 37

Tropical Tale is #33A16E in HEX — rgb(51, 161, 110), hsl(152°, 52%, 42%), cmyk(68%, 0%, 32%, 37%).

Tropical Tale pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 152°, 52%, 42%. 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#33A16E

RGB51, 161, 110

HSL152°, 52%, 42%

HSV152°, 68%, 63%

CMYK68, 0, 32, 37

Decimal3383662

CSS RGBrgb(51, 161, 110)

CSS HSLhsl(152, 52%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Tropical Tale C-716

Exact match

Valspar

Cosmic Green 6003-10C

ΔE 1.7 · #2FA470

Hallman-Lindsay

Tropical Tale 717

ΔE 2 · #2A9E6E

Kobra

Green 34

ΔE 2.8 · #42A370

Kilz

Bejewelled RH130

ΔE 4.1 · #239A6D

PPG

Beanstalk 1227-6

ΔE 4.1 · #31AA74

Sherwin-Williams

Jitterbug Jade SW6987

ΔE 4.8 · #019D6E

Benjamin Moore

Floradale 581

ΔE 5.3 · #32986C

Behr

Bubble Turquoise M450-6

ΔE 5.3 · #379C71

Dunn-Edwards

Rain Forest DE5684

ΔE 6.2 · #009A70

Dulux

Glen S25G7

ΔE 6.8 · #4BAC6F

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 11.1 · #128458

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 11.5 · #53995A

RAL

Traffic Green 6024

ΔE 13.7 · #308446

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 22.7 · #507A4F

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 26.1 · #84B59C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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

#33A16E

#A33367

Analogous

#33A337

#33A16E

#339FA3

Triadic

#33A16E

#6F33A3

#A36F33

Split-Complementary

#33A16E

#A3339F

#A33733

Tetradic

#33A16E

#3733A3

#A33367

#9FA333

Monochromatic

#0F2F20

#216947

#33A16E

#58CA95

#92DDBA

Rectangle

#33A16E

#3367A3

#A33367

#A36F33

Compound

#33A16E

#339FA3

#A33367

#A33733

Variations

Lighter

#4BC68D

#7FCDA9

#B8DECC

Darker

#278459

#195D3D

#0E3724

Saturation

#5A7C6C

#33A36F

#1ABC71

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

3.25:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.46:1

Deuteranopia

#33A16E

#888371

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#33A16E

#959576

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#33A16E

#45999A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Tropical Tale 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

#66A56E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#33A16E

Daylight 5500K

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

#53AA92

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EDEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#833358

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: #33A16E;

CSS — background

background-color: #33A16E;

CSS Variable

--color-tropical-tale: #33A16E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tropical-tale': '#33A16E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#33A16E] text-[#33A16E]

SCSS

$tropical-tale: #33A16E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #33A16E?

#33A16E is Tropical Tale, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #33A16E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tropical Tale?

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

What colors pair well with Tropical Tale?

Tropical Tale 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 Tale?

You can download Tropical Tale 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 Tale?

The hex code is #33A16E. In RGB it's 51, 161, 110, and in HSL it's 152°, 52%, 42%.

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