GREENS

Below Zero

#7AE0DC

RGB 122, 224, 220 · HSL 178°, 62%, 68% · CMYK 46, 0, 2, 12

Below Zero is #7AE0DC in HEX — rgb(122, 224, 220), hsl(178°, 62%, 68%), cmyk(46%, 0%, 2%, 12%).

Below Zero pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 178°, 62%, 68%. 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#7AE0DC

RGB122, 224, 220

HSL178°, 62%, 68%

HSV178°, 46%, 88%

CMYK46, 0, 2, 12

Decimal8052956

CSS RGBrgb(122, 224, 220)

CSS HSLhsl(178, 62%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Below Zero M480-4

Exact match

Vista Paint

Glorious Garden K-244

ΔE 2.8 · #7DDBD4

Hallman-Lindsay

Andes Sky 680

ΔE 4.1 · #78D8D9

PPG

Isle Royale 1232-4

ΔE 4.8 · #80D7CF

Benjamin Moore

Scuba 2046-50

ΔE 5.1 · #82DED1

Dulux

Island Sea S28H3

ΔE 5.5 · #81D6CD

Dunn-Edwards

Island Oasis DE5730

ΔE 6 · #88D9D8

Sherwin-Williams

Tantalizing Teal SW6937

ΔE 6.4 · #87DCCE

Valspar

Sea Wave 5006-9C

ΔE 6.5 · #8CD9D4

Kilz

Miss Golightly RG150-02

ΔE 6.7 · #83D4CA

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 11.2 · #91D0C5

Colorhouse

Sprout .01 Sprout-01

ΔE 12.6 · #ADE8E2

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 13.3 · #84C3BE

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 16.6 · #87C8D7

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 19.6 · #7AC2D8

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 20.4 · #A1C5C8

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

#7AE0DC

#E07B7E

Analogous

#7BE0AA

#7AE0DC

#7BB1E0

Triadic

#7AE0DC

#DD7BE0

#E0DD7B

Split-Complementary

#7AE0DC

#E07BB1

#E0AA7B

Tetradic

#7AE0DC

#AA7BE0

#E07B7E

#B1E07B

Monochromatic

#259D99

#3DD1CD

#7AE0DC

#B9EFED

#EAFAFA

Rectangle

#7AE0DC

#7B7EE0

#E07B7E

#E0DD7B

Compound

#7AE0DC

#7BB1E0

#E07B7E

#E0AA7B

Variations

Lighter

#95E6E3

#B4E8E6

#D6EFEE

Darker

#3FD6D1

#1EA09C

#105F5C

Saturation

#9EBDBC

#7BE0DD

#6BEFEB

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

1.55:1

Fail

vs Black

13.52:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#7AE0DC

#BEC5DE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7AE0DC

#D3D3DD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7AE0DC

#7FDEDB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Below Zero 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

#9BD5C0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7AE0DC

Daylight 5500K

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

#88DAE4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EDED

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.

#CC5B5E

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: #7AE0DC;

CSS — background

background-color: #7AE0DC;

CSS Variable

--color-below-zero: #7AE0DC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'below-zero': '#7AE0DC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7AE0DC] text-[#7AE0DC]

SCSS

$below-zero: #7AE0DC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7AE0DC?

#7AE0DC is Below Zero, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #7AE0DC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Below Zero?

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

What colors pair well with Below Zero?

Below Zero 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 Below Zero?

You can download Below Zero 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 Below Zero?

The hex code is #7AE0DC. In RGB it's 122, 224, 220, and in HSL it's 178°, 62%, 68%.

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