GREENS

Poolrooms

#72ACAD

RGB 114, 172, 173 · HSL 181°, 26%, 56% · CMYK 34, 1, 0, 32

Poolrooms is #72ACAD in HEX — rgb(114, 172, 173), hsl(181°, 26%, 56%), cmyk(34%, 1%, 0%, 32%).

Poolrooms pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 181°, 26%, 56%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#72ACAD

RGB114, 172, 173

HSL181°, 26%, 56%

HSV181°, 34%, 68%

CMYK34, 1, 0, 32

Decimal7515309

CSS RGBrgb(114, 172, 173)

CSS HSLhsl(181, 26%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Waterscape 530F-5

ΔE 1.7 · #72ACB0

Benjamin Moore

Florida 2050-40

ΔE 2.1 · #6EAAA8

Dulux

Fairstar S31A3

ΔE 2.1 · #6BA7A9

Sherwin-Williams

Reflecting Pool SW6486

ΔE 2.4 · #7BB1B2

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 3.7 · #7FB5B5

Kilz

Water Oasis RF180-02

ΔE 3.8 · #74B1B8

Valspar

Spa Pool 5002-6A

ΔE 4.2 · #6DA1A3

Vista Paint

Turquoise Trick K-211

ΔE 4.7 · #7FB0B6

PPG

Catalina 1142-5

ΔE 4.7 · #72A49F

Dunn-Edwards

Watson Lake DE5766

ΔE 6.3 · #74AEBA

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 6.3 · #729E9C

Hallman-Lindsay

Cold North 688

ΔE 7.8 · #559C9B

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 11.8 · #9CC7C4

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 11.9 · #8AB1C2

Farrow & Ball

Dix Blue 82

ΔE 12 · #99B0AB

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 12.8 · #87C8D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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

#72ACAD

#AC7372

Analogous

#72AC90

#72ACAD

#728EAC

Triadic

#72ACAD

#AC72AB

#ABAC72

Split-Complementary

#72ACAD

#AC728E

#AC9072

Tetradic

#72ACAD

#9072AC

#AC7372

#8EAC72

Monochromatic

#315354

#4D8384

#72ACAD

#A2C8C8

#D2E4E5

Rectangle

#72ACAD

#7372AC

#AC7372

#ABAC72

Compound

#72ACAD

#728EAC

#AC7372

#AC9072

Variations

Lighter

#8EBCBD

#ADCACB

#D1DFDF

Darker

#539091

#386465

#203B3B

Saturation

#869798

#72ABAC

#48D3D5

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

2.55:1

Fail

vs Black

8.22:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#72ACAD

#969BAF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#72ACAD

#A4A4AD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#72ACAD

#74ABA9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Poolrooms 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

#95AE9D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#72ACAD

Daylight 5500K

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

#82B3C1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEC

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.

#985C5B

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: #72ACAD;

CSS — background

background-color: #72ACAD;

CSS Variable

--color-poolrooms: #72ACAD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'poolrooms': '#72ACAD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#72ACAD] text-[#72ACAD]

SCSS

$poolrooms: #72ACAD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #72ACAD?

#72ACAD is Poolrooms, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #72ACAD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Poolrooms?

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

What colors pair well with Poolrooms?

Poolrooms 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 Poolrooms?

You can download Poolrooms 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 Poolrooms?

The hex code is #72ACAD. In RGB it's 114, 172, 173, and in HSL it's 181°, 26%, 56%.

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