GREENS

Mexicali

#79CFCD

RGB 121, 207, 205 · HSL 179°, 47%, 64% · CMYK 42, 0, 1, 19

Mexicali is #79CFCD in HEX — rgb(121, 207, 205), hsl(179°, 47%, 64%), cmyk(42%, 0%, 1%, 19%).

Mexicali pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 179°, 47%, 64%. 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#79CFCD

RGB121, 207, 205

HSL179°, 47%, 64%

HSV179°, 42%, 81%

CMYK42, 0, 1, 19

Decimal7983053

CSS RGBrgb(121, 207, 205)

CSS HSLhsl(179, 47%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Mexicali 662

Exact match

Behr

Snowboard S460-4

ΔE 2 · #70CBCA

Valspar

Nautical 5007-9C

ΔE 2.8 · #7ACDC6

Dulux

Aqua Belt S29H3

ΔE 3 · #7ACDD0

PPG

Tropical Splash 1233-5

ΔE 3.2 · #70CBCE

Vista Paint

Oceanside Paradise K-235

ΔE 3.3 · #6BCECF

Hallman-Lindsay

Andes Sky 680

ΔE 3.9 · #78D8D9

Dunn-Edwards

Island Oasis DE5730

ΔE 4.1 · #88D9D8

Kilz

Miss Golightly RG150-02

ΔE 4.7 · #83D4CA

Sherwin-Williams

Mariner SW6766

ΔE 5 · #6EC2C4

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 7 · #84C3BE

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 7.5 · #91D0C5

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 11.8 · #87C8D7

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 12.4 · #9CC7C4

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 14.9 · #7AC2D8

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 15.3 · #A1C5C8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

#79CFCD

#CE7879

Analogous

#78CEA2

#79CFCD

#78A5CE

Triadic

#79CFCD

#CD78CE

#CECD78

Split-Complementary

#79CFCD

#CE78A5

#CEA278

Tetradic

#79CFCD

#A278CE

#CE7879

#A5CE78

Monochromatic

#2E7F7E

#42B8B6

#79CFCD

#B0E3E2

#E9F7F7

Rectangle

#79CFCD

#7879CE

#CE7879

#CECD78

Compound

#79CFCD

#78A5CE

#CE7879

#CEA278

Variations

Lighter

#93D8D7

#B2DEDD

#D4E9E9

Darker

#45C0BE

#2B8887

#185050

Saturation

#96B0B0

#78CECD

#60E7E4

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

1.81:1

Fail

vs Black

11.62:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#79CFCD

#B1B7CF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#79CFCD

#C4C4CD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#79CFCD

#7DCDCB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Mexicali 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

#9AC8B5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#79CFCD

Daylight 5500K

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

#87CDD9

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.

#B95C5E

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: #79CFCD;

CSS — background

background-color: #79CFCD;

CSS Variable

--color-mexicali: #79CFCD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mexicali': '#79CFCD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#79CFCD] text-[#79CFCD]

SCSS

$mexicali: #79CFCD;

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#78CECC · ΔE 0.4

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#7ED5D4 · ΔE 2.2

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#87D5D1 · ΔE 3.3

Surf City

#87D1D2 · ΔE 4.1

Un-Teal We Meet Again

#7BC7CB · ΔE 5.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #79CFCD?

#79CFCD is Mexicali, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #79CFCD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mexicali?

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

What colors pair well with Mexicali?

Mexicali 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 Mexicali?

You can download Mexicali 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 Mexicali?

The hex code is #79CFCD. In RGB it's 121, 207, 205, and in HSL it's 179°, 47%, 64%.

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