GREENS

Aphrodite Aqua

#45E9C1

RGB 69, 233, 193 · HSL 165°, 79%, 59% · CMYK 70, 0, 17, 9

Aphrodite Aqua is #45E9C1 in HEX — rgb(69, 233, 193), hsl(165°, 79%, 59%), cmyk(70%, 0%, 17%, 9%).

Aphrodite Aqua pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 165°, 79%, 59%. 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#45E9C1

RGB69, 233, 193

HSL165°, 79%, 59%

HSV165°, 70%, 91%

CMYK70, 0, 17, 9

Decimal4581825

CSS RGBrgb(69, 233, 193)

CSS HSLhsl(165, 79%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Placid Sea P470-5

ΔE 2.9 · #41E9BC

Dunn-Edwards

Jadeite DE5683

ΔE 12.6 · #38C6A1

Benjamin Moore

Teal 2039-40

ΔE 13.2 · #36C7A9

Dulux

Diroset S26H5

ΔE 13.8 · #5ACAA0

Vista Paint

Day in the Garden K-282

ΔE 14.3 · #49C49C

Valspar

New Meadow 6002-10B

ΔE 16.1 · #4EC19D

PPG

Tropical Tide 1229-4

ΔE 16.2 · #5ECAAE

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 19.5 · #75C89E

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Green Scene 716

ΔE 20.8 · #56B78F

Kilz

Beach Toy RG140-02

ΔE 22.1 · #6ACABA

Sherwin-Williams

Tantalizing Teal SW6937

ΔE 23.8 · #87DCCE

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 30 · #BDECB6

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 30.2 · #91D0C5

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 32.6 · #A2C8A1

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 32.7 · #84B59C

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 35.8 · #53995A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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

#45E9C1

#E9446D

Analogous

#44E96D

#45E9C1

#44C0E9

Triadic

#45E9C1

#C044E9

#E9C044

Split-Complementary

#45E9C1

#E944C0

#E96D44

Tetradic

#45E9C1

#6D44E9

#E9446D

#C0E944

Monochromatic

#108467

#18C99D

#45E9C1

#88F1D7

#CDF9EE

Rectangle

#45E9C1

#446DE9

#E9446D

#E9C044

Compound

#45E9C1

#44C0E9

#E9446D

#E96D44

Variations

Lighter

#69EDCC

#96EAD5

#C6EFE5

Darker

#15DCAA

#0B9B77

#045C46

Saturation

#7EAFA3

#44E9C0

#39F4C5

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

1.54:1

Fail

vs Black

13.68:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#45E9C1

#C1C1C5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#45E9C1

#D8D8C7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#45E9C1

#5BE1E1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Aphrodite Aqua 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

#73DBAC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#45E9C1

Daylight 5500K

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

#60E0D0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EEEC

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.

#D52B55

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #45E9C1;

CSS — background

background-color: #45E9C1;

CSS Variable

--color-aphrodite-aqua: #45E9C1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aphrodite-aqua': '#45E9C1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#45E9C1] text-[#45E9C1]

SCSS

$aphrodite-aqua: #45E9C1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #45E9C1?

#45E9C1 is Aphrodite Aqua, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #45E9C1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aphrodite Aqua?

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

What colors pair well with Aphrodite Aqua?

Aphrodite Aqua 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 Aphrodite Aqua?

You can download Aphrodite Aqua 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 Aphrodite Aqua?

The hex code is #45E9C1. In RGB it's 69, 233, 193, and in HSL it's 165°, 79%, 59%.

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