GREENS

Aztec Sky

#5DE9EC

RGB 93, 233, 236 · HSL 181°, 79%, 65% · CMYK 61, 1, 0, 7

Aztec Sky is #5DE9EC in HEX — rgb(93, 233, 236), hsl(181°, 79%, 65%), cmyk(61%, 1%, 0%, 7%).

Aztec Sky pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 181°, 79%, 65%. 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#5DE9EC

RGB93, 233, 236

HSL181°, 79%, 65%

HSV181°, 61%, 93%

CMYK61, 1, 0, 7

Decimal6154732

CSS RGBrgb(93, 233, 236)

CSS HSLhsl(181, 79%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Aztec Sky P490-4

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Andes Sky 680

ΔE 10.1 · #78D8D9

Vista Paint

Andes Sky C-679

ΔE 10.3 · #77D7D6

Benjamin Moore

Tropicana 2048-50

ΔE 12.2 · #7FD6D5

PPG

Isle Royale 1232-4

ΔE 12.8 · #80D7CF

Dunn-Edwards

Island Oasis DE5730

ΔE 13.2 · #88D9D8

Dulux

Island Sea S28H3

ΔE 13.5 · #81D6CD

Valspar

Bayside 5006-10A

ΔE 13.8 · #5FC8C0

Sherwin-Williams

Tantalizing Teal SW6937

ΔE 14.1 · #87DCCE

Kilz

Watertown RF150-01

ΔE 14.2 · #53C2C4

Colorhouse

Sprout .01 Sprout-01

ΔE 19.3 · #ADE8E2

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 19.4 · #91D0C5

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 20.6 · #84C3BE

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 21.3 · #87C8D7

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 23 · #7AC2D8

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 27.4 · #A1C5C8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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

#5DE9EC

#EC625F

Analogous

#5FECA8

#5DE9EC

#5FA3EC

Triadic

#5DE9EC

#EC5FEA

#EAEC5F

Split-Complementary

#5DE9EC

#EC5FA3

#ECA85F

Tetradic

#5DE9EC

#A85FEC

#EC625F

#A3EC5F

Monochromatic

#139DA0

#1BE1E4

#5DE9EC

#A4F3F4

#E8FCFC

Rectangle

#5DE9EC

#625FEC

#EC625F

#EAEC5F

Compound

#5DE9EC

#5FA3EC

#EC625F

#ECA85F

Variations

Lighter

#7FEEF0

#A5ECED

#CEF0F1

Darker

#1FE7EA

#0CA8AA

#056465

Saturation

#91BABB

#5FEAEC

#56F3F6

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

1.47:1

Fail

vs Black

14.33:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#5DE9EC

#BDC8EF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5DE9EC

#D9D9EC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5DE9EC

#64E8E4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Aztec Sky 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

#85DBCC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5DE9EC

Daylight 5500K

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

#72E0F0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EDEE

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.

#DA4340

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: #5DE9EC;

CSS — background

background-color: #5DE9EC;

CSS Variable

--color-aztec-sky: #5DE9EC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aztec-sky': '#5DE9EC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5DE9EC] text-[#5DE9EC]

SCSS

$aztec-sky: #5DE9EC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5DE9EC?

#5DE9EC is Aztec Sky, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #5DE9EC warm or cool?

Aztec Sky reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Aztec Sky?

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

What colors pair well with Aztec Sky?

Aztec Sky 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 Aztec Sky?

You can download Aztec Sky 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 Aztec Sky?

The hex code is #5DE9EC. In RGB it's 93, 233, 236, and in HSL it's 181°, 79%, 65%.

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