GREENS

Aqua Eden

#85C7A4

RGB 133, 199, 164 · HSL 148°, 37%, 65% · CMYK 33, 0, 18, 22

Aqua Eden is #85C7A4 in HEX — rgb(133, 199, 164), hsl(148°, 37%, 65%), cmyk(33%, 0%, 18%, 22%).

Aqua Eden pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 148°, 37%, 65%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. 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#85C7A4

RGB133, 199, 164

HSL148°, 37%, 65%

HSV148°, 33%, 78%

CMYK33, 0, 18, 22

Decimal8767396

CSS RGBrgb(133, 199, 164)

CSS HSLhsl(148, 37%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Aqua Eden S25F4

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Northern 586

ΔE 3.4 · #79BF9D

Vista Paint

Aquamarine Ocean C-714

ΔE 3.4 · #83CEAC

Hallman-Lindsay

Aquamarine Ocean 715

ΔE 3.5 · #82CDAD

Behr

Green Meets Blue S430-4

ΔE 3.9 · #86C1A3

Sherwin-Williams

Lark Green SW6745

ΔE 4.2 · #8AC1A1

PPG

Green Balloon 1228-4

ΔE 4.4 · #80C4A9

Valspar

Green Gala 6003-9C

ΔE 5.6 · #86D2A9

Dunn-Edwards

Forest Frolic DE5669

ΔE 6.1 · #88BB95

Kilz

Caesar Salad RG250-02

ΔE 6.6 · #9CCDAC

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 6.7 · #75C89E

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 9.5 · #84B59C

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 9.6 · #A2C8A1

IKEA

IKEA080 80

ΔE 10.8 · #96BB9F

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 13.6 · #9AB68E

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 16.6 · #84C3BE

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral green with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#85C7A4

#C785A8

Analogous

#87C785

#85C7A4

#85C7C5

Triadic

#85C7A4

#A485C7

#C7A485

Split-Complementary

#85C7A4

#C585C7

#C78587

Tetradic

#85C7A4

#8587C7

#C785A8

#C7C585

Monochromatic

#387A57

#50AF7C

#85C7A4

#B9DFCB

#EEF7F2

Rectangle

#85C7A4

#85A8C7

#C785A8

#C7A485

Compound

#85C7A4

#85C7C5

#C785A8

#C78587

Variations

Lighter

#9DD2B6

#B9DAC8

#D8E8DF

Darker

#55B481

#368059

#1E4C34

Saturation

#9CB0A5

#85C7A4

#69E3A2

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

10.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#85C7A4

#B4B1A6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#85C7A4

#BEBEA9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#85C7A4

#8CC1C2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Aqua Eden 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

#A3C296

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#85C7A4

Daylight 5500K

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

#90C7BA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#B1698F

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: #85C7A4;

CSS — background

background-color: #85C7A4;

CSS Variable

--color-aqua-eden: #85C7A4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aqua-eden': '#85C7A4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#85C7A4] text-[#85C7A4]

SCSS

$aqua-eden: #85C7A4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #85C7A4?

#85C7A4 is Aqua Eden, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #85C7A4 warm or cool?

Aqua Eden reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Aqua Eden?

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

What colors pair well with Aqua Eden?

Aqua Eden 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 Aqua Eden?

You can download Aqua Eden 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 Aqua Eden?

The hex code is #85C7A4. In RGB it's 133, 199, 164, and in HSL it's 148°, 37%, 65%.

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