GREENS
Mermaid Green
#85DFCB
Mermaid Green pulls into the soft end of the greens spectrum — HSL 167°, 58%, 70%. The color's balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming and sits between warm and cool — versatile. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, bathrooms, nurseries. Reads best alongside cream linen, walnut, brushed nickel, jute textures.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Mermaid Green 2039-50
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, bathrooms, nurseries
Best Uses
main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces
Pairs With
cream linen, walnut, brushed nickel, jute textures
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Mermaid Green
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #85DFCB?
#85DFCB is Mermaid Green, a light green with a neutral undertone.
Is #85DFCB warm or cool?
Mermaid Green reads between warm and cool — versatile in any setting.
What rooms work best with Mermaid Green?
Mermaid Green works well in kitchens, bathrooms, nurseries. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.
What colors pair well with Mermaid Green?
Mermaid Green pairs naturally with cream linen, walnut, brushed nickel, jute textures. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Mermaid Green?
You can download Mermaid Green 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 RGB value of #85DFCB?
#85DFCB converts to RGB 133, 223, 203.