GREENS

Hawaiian Vacation

#77CABD

RGB 119, 202, 189 · HSL 171°, 44%, 63% · CMYK 41, 0, 6, 21

Hawaiian Vacation is #77CABD in HEX — rgb(119, 202, 189), hsl(171°, 44%, 63%), cmyk(41%, 0%, 6%, 21%).

Hawaiian Vacation pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 171°, 44%, 63%. 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#77CABD

RGB119, 202, 189

HSL171°, 44%, 63%

HSV171°, 41%, 79%

CMYK41, 0, 6, 21

Decimal7850685

CSS RGBrgb(119, 202, 189)

CSS HSLhsl(171, 44%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Turkish Teal C-693

ΔE 1 · #73C9BD

Hallman-Lindsay

Turkish Teal 694

ΔE 2.4 · #72CAC1

PPG

Pale Jade 1230-4

ΔE 3 · #77C3B4

Behr

November Skies 520F-4

ΔE 3 · #78CDC5

Valspar

Nautical 5007-9C

ΔE 3.6 · #7ACDC6

Dulux

Shockwave S27F4

ΔE 3.7 · #72C8B5

Kilz

Beach Toy RG140-02

ΔE 4 · #6ACABA

Benjamin Moore

Coastal 655

ΔE 4.6 · #7AD6CB

Sherwin-Williams

Aquastone SW9043

ΔE 6.2 · #89C6B7

Dunn-Edwards

Tranquil Teal DE5703

ΔE 6.3 · #8AC7BB

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 6.8 · #91D0C5

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 7.7 · #84C3BE

Kobra

Green 39

ΔE 12.6 · #40B8A4

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 12.9 · #84B59C

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 13.8 · #9CC7C4

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 20.3 · #7AC2D8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

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

#77CABD

#CA7784

Analogous

#77CA94

#77CABD

#77ADCA

Triadic

#77CABD

#BE77CA

#CABE77

Split-Complementary

#77CABD

#CA77AD

#CA9477

Tetradic

#77CABD

#9477CA

#CA7784

#ADCA77

Monochromatic

#2F796E

#45B0A0

#77CABD

#AEE0D8

#E5F5F3

Rectangle

#77CABD

#7784CA

#CA7784

#CABE77

Compound

#77CABD

#77ADCA

#CA7784

#CA9477

Variations

Lighter

#92D5CB

#B1DCD5

#D4E8E5

Darker

#46BBA9

#2E8376

#194D46

Saturation

#94ADA9

#77CABE

#5DE5D0

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

1.91:1

Fail

vs Black

10.97:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#77CABD

#AFB2BF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#77CABD

#BFBFBF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#77CABD

#7CC7C5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Hawaiian Vacation 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

#99C4A9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#77CABD

Daylight 5500K

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

#86C9CD

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.

#B55C6A

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: #77CABD;

CSS — background

background-color: #77CABD;

CSS Variable

--color-hawaiian-vacation: #77CABD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hawaiian-vacation': '#77CABD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#77CABD] text-[#77CABD]

SCSS

$hawaiian-vacation: #77CABD;

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#79D5CA · ΔE 4.3

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#8BD8CD · ΔE 5.8

Brookdale Gardens

#86C6B2 · ΔE 6.2

Mexicali Turquoise

#78CECC · ΔE 6.2

South Beach

#89DCCD · ΔE 6.4

Scuba Green

#81DDD0 · ΔE 6.8

Green Coral

#7FDDCF · ΔE 6.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #77CABD?

#77CABD is Hawaiian Vacation, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #77CABD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hawaiian Vacation?

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

What colors pair well with Hawaiian Vacation?

Hawaiian Vacation 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 Hawaiian Vacation?

You can download Hawaiian Vacation 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 Hawaiian Vacation?

The hex code is #77CABD. In RGB it's 119, 202, 189, and in HSL it's 171°, 44%, 63%.

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