GREENS

Aqua Rapids

#5CCB99

RGB 92, 203, 153 · HSL 153°, 52%, 58% · CMYK 55, 0, 25, 20

Aqua Rapids is #5CCB99 in HEX — rgb(92, 203, 153), hsl(153°, 52%, 58%), cmyk(55%, 0%, 25%, 20%).

Aqua Rapids pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 153°, 52%, 58%. 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#5CCB99

RGB92, 203, 153

HSL153°, 52%, 58%

HSV153°, 55%, 80%

CMYK55, 0, 25, 20

Decimal6081433

CSS RGBrgb(92, 203, 153)

CSS HSLhsl(153, 52%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Aqua Rapids M450-5

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Vegetation DE5676

ΔE 2.3 · #5CCD97

Benjamin Moore

Adam 2037-40

ΔE 2.5 · #54C89A

Dulux

Diroset S26H5

ΔE 4.3 · #5ACAA0

Vista Paint

Day in the Garden K-282

ΔE 6 · #49C49C

Valspar

Spearmint Burst 6003-10A

ΔE 6.1 · #67C294

PPG

Aragon Green 1227-5

ΔE 6.4 · #47BA87

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 9 · #75C89E

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Green Scene 716

ΔE 9.2 · #56B78F

Sherwin-Williams

Julep SW6746

ΔE 13.6 · #57AA80

Kilz

Iguana RG220-02

ΔE 15 · #95D3A3

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 21.5 · #53995A

Colorhouse

Thrive .05 Thrive-05

ΔE 21.6 · #83AE82

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 23.8 · #84B59C

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 24.2 · #BDECB6

IKEA

IKEA080 80

ΔE 26 · #96BB9F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

#5CCB99

#CC5C8E

Analogous

#5CCC62

#5CCB99

#5CC6CC

Triadic

#5CCB99

#995CCC

#CC995C

Split-Complementary

#5CCB99

#CC5CC6

#CC625C

Tetradic

#5CCB99

#625CCC

#CC5C8E

#C6CC5C

Monochromatic

#226D4B

#35A773

#5CCB99

#96DEBE

#D0F0E2

Rectangle

#5CCB99

#5C8ECC

#CC5C8E

#CC995C

Compound

#5CCB99

#5CC6CC

#CC5C8E

#CC625C

Variations

Lighter

#7DD6AE

#A2DBC2

#CCE7DB

Darker

#36B77D

#238056

#134C32

Saturation

#83A596

#5CCC99

#43E59C

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

2.01:1

Fail

vs Black

10.46:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#5CCB99

#AFAB9C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5CCB99

#BEBEA1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5CCB99

#6AC3C4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Aqua Rapids 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

#84C58E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5CCB99

Daylight 5500K

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

#72CAB2

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.

#B54678

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: #5CCB99;

CSS — background

background-color: #5CCB99;

CSS Variable

--color-aqua-rapids: #5CCB99;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aqua-rapids': '#5CCB99' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5CCB99] text-[#5CCB99]

SCSS

$aqua-rapids: #5CCB99;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5CCB99?

#5CCB99 is Aqua Rapids, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #5CCB99 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aqua Rapids?

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

What colors pair well with Aqua Rapids?

Aqua Rapids 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 Aqua Rapids?

You can download Aqua Rapids 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 Aqua Rapids?

The hex code is #5CCB99. In RGB it's 92, 203, 153, and in HSL it's 153°, 52%, 58%.

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