GREENS

Tapioca

#7DC5CA

RGB 125, 197, 202 · HSL 184°, 42%, 64% · CMYK 38, 2, 0, 21

Tapioca is #7DC5CA in HEX — rgb(125, 197, 202), hsl(184°, 42%, 64%), cmyk(38%, 2%, 0%, 21%).

Tapioca pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 184°, 42%, 64%. 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#7DC5CA

RGB125, 197, 202

HSL184°, 42%, 64%

HSV184°, 38%, 79%

CMYK38, 2, 0, 21

Decimal8242634

CSS RGBrgb(125, 197, 202)

CSS HSLhsl(184, 42%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Tapioca S30F3

Exact match

Vista Paint

Aquavit K-203

ΔE 1.3 · #7AC3CA

Benjamin Moore

Un-Teal 739

ΔE 1.6 · #7CC8CC

Kilz

Classic Turquoise RF190-01

ΔE 2.7 · #82CCD3

Valspar

Playful Pool 5005-7C

ΔE 3.3 · #8AC9CF

Sherwin-Williams

Rapture Blue SW6773

ΔE 3.4 · #7DC1CB

Behr

Saga Blue S480-4

ΔE 4.3 · #6FBBC4

Dunn-Edwards

Castaway DE5738

ΔE 4.4 · #6DBAC0

PPG

Fling Green 1234-4

ΔE 4.7 · #8ECFD0

Hallman-Lindsay

Stillwater 687

ΔE 5.6 · #8CC1C2

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 5.7 · #84C3BE

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 6.4 · #87C8D7

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 9.3 · #9CC7C4

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 9.5 · #7AC2D8

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 9.6 · #91D0C5

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 10.9 · #A1C5C8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

#7DC5CA

#CA827D

Analogous

#7DCAA8

#7DC5CA

#7D9ECA

Triadic

#7DC5CA

#CA7DC5

#C5CA7D

Split-Complementary

#7DC5CA

#CA7D9E

#CAA87D

Tetradic

#7DC5CA

#A87DCA

#CA827D

#9ECA7D

Monochromatic

#32767B

#48AAB1

#7DC5CA

#B3DDE0

#E9F5F6

Rectangle

#7DC5CA

#827DCA

#CA827D

#C5CA7D

Compound

#7DC5CA

#7D9ECA

#CA827D

#CAA87D

Variations

Lighter

#97D0D4

#B4D9DC

#D5E7E8

Darker

#4CB2B9

#307E83

#1B4A4D

Saturation

#98ADAF

#7DC5CA

#62DCE4

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

1.96:1

Fail

vs Black

10.71:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#7DC5CA

#AAB1CC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7DC5CA

#BBBBC9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7DC5CA

#7FC5C2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Tapioca 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

#9DC0B3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7DC5CA

Daylight 5500K

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

#8AC5D7

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.

#B46761

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: #7DC5CA;

CSS — background

background-color: #7DC5CA;

CSS Variable

--color-tapioca: #7DC5CA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tapioca': '#7DC5CA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7DC5CA] text-[#7DC5CA]

SCSS

$tapioca: #7DC5CA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7DC5CA?

#7DC5CA is Tapioca, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #7DC5CA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tapioca?

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

What colors pair well with Tapioca?

Tapioca 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 Tapioca?

You can download Tapioca 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 Tapioca?

The hex code is #7DC5CA. In RGB it's 125, 197, 202, and in HSL it's 184°, 42%, 64%.

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