GREENS

Peppermint Twist

#96CED5

RGB 150, 206, 213 · HSL 187°, 43%, 71% · CMYK 30, 3, 0, 16

Peppermint Twist is #96CED5 in HEX — rgb(150, 206, 213), hsl(187°, 43%, 71%), cmyk(30%, 3%, 0%, 16%).

Peppermint Twist pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 187°, 43%, 71%. 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#96CED5

RGB150, 206, 213

HSL187°, 43%, 71%

HSV187°, 30%, 84%

CMYK30, 3, 0, 16

Decimal9883349

CSS RGBrgb(150, 206, 213)

CSS HSLhsl(187, 43%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Sea Spray S31E1

ΔE 0.9 · #94CCD4

Sherwin-Williams

Gentle Aquamarine SW9046

ΔE 1.5 · #97CBD2

Behr

Peaceful Blue S470-3

ΔE 1.7 · #99CFD3

Dunn-Edwards

Aqua Bloom DE5737

ΔE 2.4 · #96D3D8

Benjamin Moore

Spectra 2049-50

ΔE 2.7 · #99CFD1

PPG

Idyllic Isle 1235-4

ΔE 2.8 · #94C8D2

Valspar

Playful Pool 5005-7C

ΔE 3.1 · #8AC9CF

Kilz

Glacial Waters RF180-01

ΔE 3.2 · #8EC7CB

Vista Paint

Coastal View K-212

ΔE 3.7 · #93C6C9

Hallman-Lindsay

Quiet Pond 672

ΔE 4.7 · #94D8E2

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 5.3 · #87C8D7

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 6.7 · #A1C5C8

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 6.7 · #9CC7C4

IKEA

IKEA083 83

ΔE 8.6 · #B6DCE6

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 8.6 · #84C3BE

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 9.9 · #7AC2D8

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

#96CED5

#D59D95

Analogous

#95D5BC

#96CED5

#95AED5

Triadic

#96CED5

#D595CD

#CDD595

Split-Complementary

#96CED5

#D595AE

#D5BC95

Tetradic

#96CED5

#BC95D5

#D59D95

#AED595

Monochromatic

#3C8B96

#5FB4BF

#96CED5

#CCE7EB

#EDF6F8

Rectangle

#96CED5

#9D95D5

#D59D95

#CDD595

Compound

#96CED5

#95AED5

#D59D95

#D5BC95

Variations

Lighter

#AAD7DD

#C2DFE3

#DDEBED

Darker

#5FB7C3

#348893

#1D5057

Saturation

#ACBCBF

#95CDD5

#80DEEA

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

1.74:1

Fail

vs Black

12.09:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#96CED5

#B7BED7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#96CED5

#C6C6D4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#96CED5

#97CECC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Peppermint Twist 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

#B0C7BB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#96CED5

Daylight 5500K

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

#9DCCDF

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.

#BF7E75

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: #96CED5;

CSS — background

background-color: #96CED5;

CSS Variable

--color-peppermint-twist: #96CED5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'peppermint-twist': '#96CED5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#96CED5] text-[#96CED5]

SCSS

$peppermint-twist: #96CED5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #96CED5?

#96CED5 is Peppermint Twist, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #96CED5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Peppermint Twist?

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

What colors pair well with Peppermint Twist?

Peppermint Twist 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 Peppermint Twist?

You can download Peppermint Twist 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 Peppermint Twist?

The hex code is #96CED5. In RGB it's 150, 206, 213, and in HSL it's 187°, 43%, 71%.

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