GREENS

Nautical

#7ACDC6

RGB 122, 205, 198 · HSL 175°, 45%, 64% · CMYK 40, 0, 3, 20

Nautical is #7ACDC6 in HEX — rgb(122, 205, 198), hsl(175°, 45%, 64%), cmyk(40%, 0%, 3%, 20%).

Nautical pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 175°, 45%, 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#7ACDC6

RGB122, 205, 198

HSL175°, 45%, 64%

HSV175°, 40%, 80%

CMYK40, 0, 3, 20

Decimal8048070

CSS RGBrgb(122, 205, 198)

CSS HSLhsl(175, 45%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Nautical 5007-9C

Exact match

Behr

November Skies 520F-4

ΔE 0.8 · #78CDC5

Hallman-Lindsay

Turkish Teal 694

ΔE 2.3 · #72CAC1

Dulux

Waterwonder S28G3

ΔE 2.5 · #80D4CD

Benjamin Moore

Mexicali 662

ΔE 2.8 · #79CFCD

Kilz

Miss Golightly RG150-02

ΔE 3 · #83D4CA

Vista Paint

Turkish Teal C-693

ΔE 3.5 · #73C9BD

PPG

Isle Royale 1232-4

ΔE 3.6 · #80D7CF

Dunn-Edwards

Island Oasis DE5730

ΔE 5.7 · #88D9D8

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 6 · #91D0C5

Sherwin-Williams

Mariner SW6766

ΔE 6.2 · #6EC2C4

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 6.3 · #84C3BE

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 12.2 · #9CC7C4

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 13.9 · #87C8D7

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 15.1 · #84B59C

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 17.1 · #7AC2D8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

#7ACDC6

#CD7A81

Analogous

#7ACD9C

#7ACDC6

#7AAACD

Triadic

#7ACDC6

#C67ACD

#CDC67A

Split-Complementary

#7ACDC6

#CD7AAA

#CD9C7A

Tetradic

#7ACDC6

#9C7ACD

#CD7A81

#AACD7A

Monochromatic

#307E77

#45B5AC

#7ACDC6

#B1E2DE

#E9F7F5

Rectangle

#7ACDC6

#7A81CD

#CD7A81

#CDC67A

Compound

#7ACDC6

#7AAACD

#CD7A81

#CD9C7A

Variations

Lighter

#95D7D1

#B3DDD9

#D5E9E7

Darker

#48BDB4

#2D867F

#194F4B

Saturation

#97B0AE

#7ACDC6

#61E6DB

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

1.85:1

Fail

vs Black

11.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#7ACDC6

#B1B6C8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7ACDC6

#C2C2C7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7ACDC6

#7FCBC9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Nautical 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

#9BC6B0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7ACDC6

Daylight 5500K

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

#88CBD4

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.

#B75E66

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: #7ACDC6;

CSS — background

background-color: #7ACDC6;

CSS Variable

--color-nautical: #7ACDC6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nautical': '#7ACDC6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7ACDC6] text-[#7ACDC6]

SCSS

$nautical: #7ACDC6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7ACDC6?

#7ACDC6 is Nautical, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #7ACDC6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Nautical?

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

What colors pair well with Nautical?

Nautical 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 Nautical?

You can download Nautical 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 Nautical?

The hex code is #7ACDC6. In RGB it's 122, 205, 198, and in HSL it's 175°, 45%, 64%.

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