GREENS

Surfer

#70E5BA

RGB 112, 229, 186 · HSL 158°, 69%, 67% · CMYK 51, 0, 19, 10

Surfer is #70E5BA in HEX — rgb(112, 229, 186), hsl(158°, 69%, 67%), cmyk(51%, 0%, 19%, 10%).

Surfer pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 158°, 69%, 67%. 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#70E5BA

RGB112, 229, 186

HSL158°, 69%, 67%

HSV158°, 51%, 90%

CMYK51, 0, 19, 10

Decimal7398842

CSS RGBrgb(112, 229, 186)

CSS HSLhsl(158, 69%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Surfer 510D-5

Exact match

Dulux

Fresco Green S25H4

ΔE 6.9 · #7BD9AA

Dunn-Edwards

Sprig of Mint DE5675

ΔE 9.1 · #8BE0BA

PPG

Crystal Gem 1227-4

ΔE 9.9 · #79D0A7

Benjamin Moore

Adam 2037-40

ΔE 10.5 · #54C89A

Vista Paint

Esmerelda K-283

ΔE 10.5 · #7ED8B9

Valspar

Green Gala 6003-9C

ΔE 12 · #86D2A9

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 12.5 · #75C89E

Hallman-Lindsay

Aquamarine Ocean 715

ΔE 14.6 · #82CDAD

Kilz

Iguana RG220-02

ΔE 15.8 · #95D3A3

Sherwin-Williams

Tantalizing Teal SW6937

ΔE 18.8 · #87DCCE

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 21.6 · #BDECB6

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 24.3 · #A2C8A1

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 24.4 · #91D0C5

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 25.9 · #84B59C

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 28.6 · #B9D696

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

#70E5BA

#E5719B

Analogous

#71E580

#70E5BA

#71D5E5

Triadic

#70E5BA

#BA71E5

#E5BA71

Split-Complementary

#70E5BA

#E571D5

#E58071

Tetradic

#70E5BA

#8071E5

#E5719B

#D5E571

Monochromatic

#1D9F70

#30D99B

#70E5BA

#B1F1DA

#E9FBF5

Rectangle

#70E5BA

#719BE5

#E5719B

#E5BA71

Compound

#70E5BA

#71D5E5

#E5719B

#E58071

Variations

Lighter

#8DEAC8

#AFEAD4

#D3F0E5

Darker

#33DEA0

#17A571

#0B6242

Saturation

#99BCAF

#71E5BA

#64F2BE

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

13.61:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#70E5BA

#C5C3BD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#70E5BA

#D7D7C0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#70E5BA

#7DDDDE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Surfer 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

#93D8A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#70E5BA

Daylight 5500K

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

#81DDCB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EDEB

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.

#D25180

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: #70E5BA;

CSS — background

background-color: #70E5BA;

CSS Variable

--color-surfer: #70E5BA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'surfer': '#70E5BA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#70E5BA] text-[#70E5BA]

SCSS

$surfer: #70E5BA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #70E5BA?

#70E5BA is Surfer, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #70E5BA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Surfer?

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

What colors pair well with Surfer?

Surfer 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 Surfer?

You can download Surfer 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 Surfer?

The hex code is #70E5BA. In RGB it's 112, 229, 186, and in HSL it's 158°, 69%, 67%.

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