GREENS
Mermaid's Tale
#A1DFC5
Mermaid's Tale is a pale green sitting at HSL 155°, 49%, 75%. The balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming, and the hue sits between warm and cool — versatile. Designers often reach for it in kitchens, bathrooms, nurseries — ideal for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces. Looks at home next to cream linen, walnut, brushed nickel, jute textures.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Mermaid's Tale 577
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's Tale
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 #A1DFC5?
#A1DFC5 is Mermaid's Tale, a light green with a neutral undertone.
Is #A1DFC5 warm or cool?
Mermaid's Tale reads between warm and cool — versatile in any setting.
What rooms work best with Mermaid's Tale?
Mermaid's Tale works well in kitchens, bathrooms, nurseries. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.
What colors pair well with Mermaid's Tale?
Mermaid's Tale 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's Tale?
You can download Mermaid's Tale 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 #A1DFC5?
#A1DFC5 converts to RGB 161, 223, 197.