GREENS

Aqua Eden

#85C7A6

RGB 133, 199, 166 · HSL 150°, 37%, 65% · CMYK 33, 0, 17, 22

Aqua Eden is #85C7A6 in HEX — rgb(133, 199, 166), hsl(150°, 37%, 65%), cmyk(33%, 0%, 17%, 22%).

Aqua Eden pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 150°, 37%, 65%. 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#85C7A6

RGB133, 199, 166

HSL150°, 37%, 65%

HSV150°, 33%, 78%

CMYK33, 0, 17, 22

Decimal8767398

CSS RGBrgb(133, 199, 166)

CSS HSLhsl(150, 37%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Aqua Eden S25F4

ΔE 1.1 · #85C7A4

Hallman-Lindsay

Aquamarine Ocean 715

ΔE 3.2 · #82CDAD

Behr

Green Meets Blue S430-4

ΔE 3.3 · #86C1A3

Vista Paint

Aquamarine Ocean C-714

ΔE 3.4 · #83CEAC

PPG

Green Balloon 1228-4

ΔE 3.4 · #80C4A9

Benjamin Moore

Northern 586

ΔE 3.5 · #79BF9D

Sherwin-Williams

Lark Green SW6745

ΔE 3.8 · #8AC1A1

Valspar

Kelp 6001-8A

ΔE 6.1 · #8FC2A7

Dunn-Edwards

Arboretum DE5690

ΔE 6.2 · #70BA9F

Kilz

Caesar Salad RG250-02

ΔE 6.4 · #9CCDAC

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 7.5 · #75C89E

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 8.9 · #84B59C

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 9.8 · #A2C8A1

IKEA

IKEA080 80

ΔE 10.4 · #96BB9F

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 13.8 · #9AB68E

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 15.5 · #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

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

#85C7A6

#C785A6

Analogous

#85C785

#85C7A6

#85C7C7

Triadic

#85C7A6

#A685C7

#C7A685

Split-Complementary

#85C7A6

#C785C7

#C78585

Tetradic

#85C7A6

#8585C7

#C785A6

#C7C785

Monochromatic

#387A59

#50AF80

#85C7A6

#B9DFCC

#EEF7F2

Rectangle

#85C7A6

#85A6C7

#C785A6

#C7A685

Compound

#85C7A6

#85C7C7

#C785A6

#C78585

Variations

Lighter

#9DD2B8

#B9DAC9

#D8E8E0

Darker

#55B485

#36805B

#1E4C35

Saturation

#9CB0A6

#85C7A6

#69E3A6

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

10.72:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#85C7A6

#B4B1A8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#85C7A6

#BEBEAB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#85C7A6

#8BC1C2

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

#A3C298

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#85C7A6

Daylight 5500K

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

#90C7BC

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.

#B1698D

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: #85C7A6;

CSS — background

background-color: #85C7A6;

CSS Variable

--color-aqua-eden: #85C7A6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aqua-eden': '#85C7A6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#85C7A6] text-[#85C7A6]

SCSS

$aqua-eden: #85C7A6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #85C7A6?

#85C7A6 is Aqua Eden, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #85C7A6 warm or cool?

Aqua Eden reads cool, 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 #85C7A6. In RGB it's 133, 199, 166, and in HSL it's 150°, 37%, 65%.

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