GREENS

Twin Cities

#A4C8C8

RGB 164, 200, 200 · HSL 180°, 25%, 71% · CMYK 18, 0, 0, 22

Twin Cities is #A4C8C8 in HEX — rgb(164, 200, 200), hsl(180°, 25%, 71%), cmyk(18%, 0%, 0%, 22%).

Twin Cities pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 180°, 25%, 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#A4C8C8

RGB164, 200, 200

HSL180°, 25%, 71%

HSV180°, 18%, 78%

CMYK18, 0, 0, 22

Decimal10799304

CSS RGBrgb(164, 200, 200)

CSS HSLhsl(180, 25%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Twin Cities S29C2

Exact match

Behr

Ocean Boulevard PPU13-10

ΔE 1.1 · #A3C7C9

Sherwin-Williams

Raindrop SW6485

ΔE 1.6 · #9EC6C6

Benjamin Moore

Thunderbird 675

ΔE 1.8 · #A7CCCA

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 1.9 · #A1C5C8

Vista Paint

Teal Twilight K-220

ΔE 2.4 · #9EC6C3

PPG

Frosty Glade 1146-4

ΔE 3 · #A0C0BF

Kilz

Wind Blown RF170-01

ΔE 3 · #A3C3C7

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 3.1 · #9CC7C4

Dunn-Edwards

Seaport DE5744

ΔE 3.1 · #AECAC8

IKEA

IKEA153 153

ΔE 3.8 · #B1CBC9

Valspar

Sea Sparkle 5003-7B

ΔE 4.2 · #9DC8CF

Hallman-Lindsay

Restful Retreat 497

ΔE 5 · #B1C7C9

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 8.5 · #B3C3B9

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 9.9 · #84C3BE

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 11.3 · #87C8D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

#A4C8C8

#C8A3A3

Analogous

#A3C8B5

#A4C8C8

#A3B5C8

Triadic

#A4C8C8

#C8A3C8

#C8C8A3

Split-Complementary

#A4C8C8

#C8A3B5

#C8B5A3

Tetradic

#A4C8C8

#B5A3C8

#C8A3A3

#B5C8A3

Monochromatic

#4E8383

#73ABAB

#A4C8C8

#D2E4E4

#EFF5F5

Rectangle

#A4C8C8

#A3A3C8

#C8A3A3

#C8C8A3

Compound

#A4C8C8

#A3B5C8

#C8A3A3

#C8B5A3

Variations

Lighter

#B5D3D3

#C9DCDC

#E1EAEA

Darker

#74AEAE

#487F7F

#294B4B

Saturation

#B0BBBB

#A3C8C8

#87E3E3

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

1.80:1

Fail

vs Black

11.67:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A4C8C8

#BABDCA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A4C8C8

#C2C2C8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A4C8C8

#A5C7C6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Twin Cities 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

#BAC3B1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A4C8C8

Daylight 5500K

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

#A8C8D5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEC

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.

#B38181

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: #A4C8C8;

CSS — background

background-color: #A4C8C8;

CSS Variable

--color-twin-cities: #A4C8C8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'twin-cities': '#A4C8C8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A4C8C8] text-[#A4C8C8]

SCSS

$twin-cities: #A4C8C8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A4C8C8?

#A4C8C8 is Twin Cities, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #A4C8C8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Twin Cities?

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

What colors pair well with Twin Cities?

Twin Cities 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 Twin Cities?

You can download Twin Cities 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 Twin Cities?

The hex code is #A4C8C8. In RGB it's 164, 200, 200, and in HSL it's 180°, 25%, 71%.

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