GREENS

Florida

#87D3B3

RGB 135, 211, 179 · HSL 155°, 46%, 68% · CMYK 36, 0, 15, 17

Florida is #87D3B3 in HEX — rgb(135, 211, 179), hsl(155°, 46%, 68%), cmyk(36%, 0%, 15%, 17%).

Florida pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 155°, 46%, 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#87D3B3

RGB135, 211, 179

HSL155°, 46%, 68%

HSV155°, 36%, 83%

CMYK36, 0, 15, 17

Decimal8901555

CSS RGBrgb(135, 211, 179)

CSS HSLhsl(155, 46%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Florida 578

Exact match

Vista Paint

Aquamarine Ocean C-714

ΔE 2.1 · #83CEAC

Hallman-Lindsay

Aquamarine Ocean 715

ΔE 2.1 · #82CDAD

Valspar

Sea Treasure 6002-9C

ΔE 2.6 · #87D8BB

Dulux

Puppeteers S26G4

ΔE 3.6 · #79CDB0

Behr

Nile River S420-3

ΔE 5.6 · #96D2AC

Dunn-Edwards

Sprig of Mint DE5675

ΔE 5.8 · #8BE0BA

PPG

Green Balloon 1228-4

ΔE 6 · #80C4A9

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 7.8 · #75C89E

Sherwin-Williams

Lark Green SW6745

ΔE 8.3 · #8AC1A1

Kilz

Caesar Salad RG250-02

ΔE 8.5 · #9CCDAC

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 12.5 · #91D0C5

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 12.7 · #A2C8A1

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 13 · #84B59C

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 16.2 · #84C3BE

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 18 · #9AB68E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

#87D3B3

#D388A7

Analogous

#88D38E

#87D3B3

#88CDD3

Triadic

#87D3B3

#B488D3

#D3B488

Split-Complementary

#87D3B3

#D388CD

#D38E88

Tetradic

#87D3B3

#8E88D3

#D388A7

#CDD388

Monochromatic

#348D68

#50BE90

#87D3B3

#C0E8D7

#ECF8F3

Rectangle

#87D3B3

#88A7D3

#D388A7

#D3B488

Compound

#87D3B3

#88CDD3

#D388A7

#D38E88

Variations

Lighter

#A0DCC3

#BBE1D1

#D9ECE4

Darker

#53C394

#2F9067

#1A553C

Saturation

#A2B9AF

#88D3B4

#72E9B7

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

1.75:1

Fail

vs Black

12.00:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#87D3B3

#BCBBB6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#87D3B3

#C9C9B8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#87D3B3

#8ECDCE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Florida 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

#A5CBA1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#87D3B3

Daylight 5500K

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

#92D0C6

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.

#BD698C

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: #87D3B3;

CSS — background

background-color: #87D3B3;

CSS Variable

--color-florida: #87D3B3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'florida': '#87D3B3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#87D3B3] text-[#87D3B3]

SCSS

$florida: #87D3B3;

Similar Colors

Florida Keys

#86D2B2 · ΔE 0.4

Spring Fresh

#89D6BD · ΔE 4.0

Greenwood Lake

#94E1C2 · ΔE 5.0

Lady Liberty

#95D1B6 · ΔE 5.8

Cliffside Park

#75C8A2 · ΔE 6.2

Fresh Green

#83DDC5 · ΔE 6.3

Return to Paradise

#95DDC7 · ΔE 7.1

Northern Lights

#78BE9C · ΔE 7.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #87D3B3?

#87D3B3 is Florida, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #87D3B3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Florida?

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

What colors pair well with Florida?

Florida 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 Florida?

You can download Florida 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 Florida?

The hex code is #87D3B3. In RGB it's 135, 211, 179, and in HSL it's 155°, 46%, 68%.

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