GREENS

Tropical Splash

#70CBCE

RGB 112, 203, 206 · HSL 182°, 49%, 62% · CMYK 46, 1, 0, 19

Tropical Splash is #70CBCE in HEX — rgb(112, 203, 206), hsl(182°, 49%, 62%), cmyk(46%, 1%, 0%, 19%).

Tropical Splash pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 182°, 49%, 62%. 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#70CBCE

RGB112, 203, 206

HSL182°, 49%, 62%

HSV182°, 46%, 81%

CMYK46, 1, 0, 19

Decimal7392206

CSS RGBrgb(112, 203, 206)

CSS HSLhsl(182, 49%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Tropical Splash 1233-5

Exact match

Dulux

Aqua Belt S29H3

ΔE 2.2 · #7ACDD0

Behr

Snowboard S460-4

ΔE 2.2 · #70CBCA

Vista Paint

Oceanside Paradise K-235

ΔE 2.5 · #6BCECF

Valspar

Aqua Ocean 5005-10A

ΔE 2.8 · #6FC5C5

Benjamin Moore

Mexicali 662

ΔE 3.2 · #79CFCD

Sherwin-Williams

Mariner SW6766

ΔE 3.4 · #6EC2C4

Hallman-Lindsay

Andes Sky 680

ΔE 4.7 · #78D8D9

Kilz

Classic Turquoise RF190-01

ΔE 5.4 · #82CCD3

Dunn-Edwards

Island Oasis DE5730

ΔE 6.1 · #88D9D8

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 8.2 · #84C3BE

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 10.2 · #91D0C5

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 10.3 · #87C8D7

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 12.6 · #7AC2D8

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 13.5 · #9CC7C4

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 15.7 · #A1C5C8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

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

#70CBCE

#CE726F

Analogous

#6FCEA1

#70CBCE

#6F9BCE

Triadic

#70CBCE

#CE6FCA

#CACE6F

Split-Complementary

#70CBCE

#CE6F9B

#CEA16F

Tetradic

#70CBCE

#A16FCE

#CE726F

#9BCE6F

Monochromatic

#2A777A

#3DAFB3

#70CBCE

#A8DFE1

#E1F4F5

Rectangle

#70CBCE

#726FCE

#CE726F

#CACE6F

Compound

#70CBCE

#6F9BCE

#CE726F

#CEA16F

Variations

Lighter

#8BD5D7

#ADDBDD

#D1E8E9

Darker

#3DBBC0

#288386

#164D4F

Saturation

#90ABAC

#6FCACE

#56E1E6

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

1.89:1

Fail

vs Black

11.12:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#70CBCE

#ABB3D0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#70CBCE

#BFBFCE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#70CBCE

#74CAC7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Tropical Splash 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

#93C5B6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#70CBCE

Daylight 5500K

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

#81CADA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEC

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.

#B95754

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: #70CBCE;

CSS — background

background-color: #70CBCE;

CSS Variable

--color-tropical-splash: #70CBCE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tropical-splash': '#70CBCE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#70CBCE] text-[#70CBCE]

SCSS

$tropical-splash: #70CBCE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #70CBCE?

#70CBCE is Tropical Splash, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #70CBCE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tropical Splash?

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

What colors pair well with Tropical Splash?

Tropical Splash 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 Splash?

You can download Tropical Splash 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 Splash?

The hex code is #70CBCE. In RGB it's 112, 203, 206, and in HSL it's 182°, 49%, 62%.

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