GREENS

Aqua Fiesta

#96E2E1

RGB 150, 226, 225 · HSL 179°, 57%, 74% · CMYK 34, 0, 0, 11

Aqua Fiesta is #96E2E1 in HEX — rgb(150, 226, 225), hsl(179°, 57%, 74%), cmyk(34%, 0%, 0%, 11%).

Aqua Fiesta pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 179°, 57%, 74%. 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#96E2E1

RGB150, 226, 225

HSL179°, 57%, 74%

HSV179°, 34%, 89%

CMYK34, 0, 0, 11

Decimal9888481

CSS RGBrgb(150, 226, 225)

CSS HSLhsl(179, 57%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Everest 679

ΔE 2.7 · #A0E3E0

Behr

Blue Echo S460-3

ΔE 2.9 · #8EDCD8

Dulux

Pale Pastel S28G2

ΔE 3.1 · #9ADED9

Vista Paint

Everest C-678

ΔE 3.1 · #A0E2DE

Dunn-Edwards

Island Oasis DE5730

ΔE 3.7 · #88D9D8

Valspar

Sea Wave 5006-9C

ΔE 4 · #8CD9D4

Benjamin Moore

Caribbean 661

ΔE 4.8 · #88D6D2

Kilz

Polished Turquoise RG140-01

ΔE 5.5 · #96DFD4

Colorhouse

Sprout .01 Sprout-01

ΔE 6 · #ADE8E2

PPG

Silent Ripple 1232-3

ΔE 6.1 · #ABE3DE

Sherwin-Williams

Spa SW6765

ΔE 6.8 · #A7DCDC

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 8.6 · #91D0C5

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 11.2 · #84C3BE

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 12.7 · #87C8D7

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 14.7 · #A1C5C8

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 16.7 · #7AC2D8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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

#96E2E1

#E29798

Analogous

#97E2BB

#96E2E1

#97BEE2

Triadic

#96E2E1

#E197E2

#E2E197

Split-Complementary

#96E2E1

#E297BE

#E2BB97

Tetradic

#96E2E1

#BB97E2

#E29798

#BEE297

Monochromatic

#30B0AE

#5BD2D0

#96E2E1

#D3F3F2

#EBFAF9

Rectangle

#96E2E1

#9798E2

#E29798

#E2E197

Compound

#96E2E1

#97BEE2

#E29798

#E2BB97

Variations

Lighter

#ACE8E7

#C4EAEA

#DFF1F1

Darker

#59D5D3

#27A9A7

#156463

Saturation

#B1C8C8

#97E2E1

#89F1EF

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

1.47:1

Fail

vs Black

14.26:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#96E2E1

#C6CCE3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#96E2E1

#D7D7E1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#96E2E1

#99E1DE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Aqua Fiesta 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

#B0D6C4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#96E2E1

Daylight 5500K

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

#9DDBE8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EDED

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.

#CE7374

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: #96E2E1;

CSS — background

background-color: #96E2E1;

CSS Variable

--color-aqua-fiesta: #96E2E1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aqua-fiesta': '#96E2E1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#96E2E1] text-[#96E2E1]

SCSS

$aqua-fiesta: #96E2E1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #96E2E1?

#96E2E1 is Aqua Fiesta, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #96E2E1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aqua Fiesta?

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

What colors pair well with Aqua Fiesta?

Aqua Fiesta 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 Fiesta?

You can download Aqua Fiesta 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 Fiesta?

The hex code is #96E2E1. In RGB it's 150, 226, 225, and in HSL it's 179°, 57%, 74%.

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