GREENS

Mermaid's

#A2E0C6

RGB 162, 224, 198 · HSL 155°, 50%, 76% · CMYK 28, 0, 12, 12

Mermaid's is #A2E0C6 in HEX — rgb(162, 224, 198), hsl(155°, 50%, 76%), cmyk(28%, 0%, 12%, 12%).

Mermaid's pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 155°, 50%, 76%. 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#A2E0C6

RGB162, 224, 198

HSL155°, 50%, 76%

HSV155°, 28%, 88%

CMYK28, 0, 12, 12

Decimal10674374

CSS RGBrgb(162, 224, 198)

CSS HSLhsl(155, 50%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Mermaid's 577

Exact match

Behr

Aspiring Blue S440-3

ΔE 2.1 · #A1DFC9

Hallman-Lindsay

Turquoise Tower 714

ΔE 2.4 · #A8E3CC

PPG

Mountain Mint 1227-3

ΔE 2.5 · #A7E0C2

Vista Paint

Turquoise Tower C-713

ΔE 2.6 · #ACE5CB

Dulux

Sweet Aqua S26H2

ΔE 3.3 · #A7E8D1

Valspar

Mino's Eye 6003-9B

ΔE 4.1 · #B1E4C9

Dunn-Edwards

Faint Clover DE5674

ΔE 5.1 · #B2EED3

Kilz

Green Surf RG160-02

ΔE 7.3 · #ACDAC9

Sherwin-Williams

Retro Mint SW9036

ΔE 7.8 · #9FCDB1

IKEA

IKEA079 79

ΔE 8.9 · #BAE0CC

Colorhouse

Sprout .01 Sprout-01

ΔE 11.4 · #ADE8E2

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 14.8 · #84C3BE

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 15.2 · #84B59C

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 15.5 · #75C89E

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 16.8 · #D4E2C8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

#A2E0C6

#E0A3BD

Analogous

#A3E0A8

#A2E0C6

#A3DBE0

Triadic

#A2E0C6

#C7A3E0

#E0C7A3

Split-Complementary

#A2E0C6

#E0A3DB

#E0A8A3

Tetradic

#A2E0C6

#A8A3E0

#E0A3BD

#DBE0A3

Monochromatic

#3BB07F

#6ACDA4

#A2E0C6

#DDF4EA

#ECF9F3

Rectangle

#A2E0C6

#A3BDE0

#E0A3BD

#E0C7A3

Compound

#A2E0C6

#A3DBE0

#E0A3BD

#E0A8A3

Variations

Lighter

#B6E7D2

#CBEADD

#E2F1EB

Darker

#67D0A4

#30A574

#1A6244

Saturation

#B9CBC3

#A3E0C7

#94F0C9

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

1.50:1

Fail

vs Black

14.01:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A2E0C6

#CDCBC8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A2E0C6

#D7D7CA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A2E0C6

#A7DBDB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Mermaid's 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

#B9D5B0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A2E0C6

Daylight 5500K

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

#A6DAD4

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.

#CB7E9E

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: #A2E0C6;

CSS — background

background-color: #A2E0C6;

CSS Variable

--color-mermaid's: #A2E0C6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mermaid's': '#A2E0C6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A2E0C6] text-[#A2E0C6]

SCSS

$mermaid's: #A2E0C6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A2E0C6?

#A2E0C6 is Mermaid's, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #A2E0C6 warm or cool?

Mermaid's reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Mermaid's?

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

What colors pair well with Mermaid's?

Mermaid's 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 Mermaid's?

You can download Mermaid's 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 Mermaid's?

The hex code is #A2E0C6. In RGB it's 162, 224, 198, and in HSL it's 155°, 50%, 76%.

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