GREENS

Green

#A5D4D4

RGB 165, 212, 212 · HSL 180°, 35%, 74% · CMYK 22, 0, 0, 17

Green is #A5D4D4 in HEX — rgb(165, 212, 212), hsl(180°, 35%, 74%), cmyk(22%, 0%, 0%, 17%).

Green pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 180°, 35%, 74%. 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#A5D4D4

RGB165, 212, 212

HSL180°, 35%, 74%

HSV180°, 22%, 83%

CMYK22, 0, 0, 17

Decimal10867924

CSS RGBrgb(165, 212, 212)

CSS HSLhsl(180, 35%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Fair Farmington K-228

ΔE 1.4 · #A2D2D0

Dulux

Pool Side S30E1

ΔE 1.7 · #AAD8D9

Kilz

Jamaican Dream RG150-01

ΔE 2 · #A4D6D3

Behr

Hopeful Blue BIC-23

ΔE 2.2 · #A0D2CF

Valspar

Crystal Aqua 5006-7B

ΔE 2.5 · #AED9DA

Benjamin Moore

Waterfall 2050-50

ΔE 2.6 · #9ECECC

Sherwin-Williams

Spa SW6765

ΔE 3.1 · #A7DCDC

Hallman-Lindsay

Outerspace 686

ΔE 4 · #B4DCDA

Dunn-Edwards

Fountain City DE5723

ΔE 4.2 · #9CD4CF

PPG

Minerva 1231-3

ΔE 4.7 · #B5DEDA

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 4.9 · #9CC7C4

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 6.1 · #A1C5C8

IKEA

IKEA153 153

ΔE 7.1 · #B1CBC9

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 9.4 · #84C3BE

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 10.4 · #87C8D7

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 12.1 · #B3C3B9

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#A5D4D4

#D4A5A5

Analogous

#A5D4BD

#A5D4D4

#A5BDD4

Triadic

#A5D4D4

#D4A5D4

#D4D4A5

Split-Complementary

#A5D4D4

#D4A5BD

#D4BDA5

Tetradic

#A5D4D4

#BDA5D4

#D4A5A5

#BDD4A5

Monochromatic

#499797

#72BBBB

#A5D4D4

#D9EDED

#EEF7F7

Rectangle

#A5D4D4

#A5A5D4

#D4A5A5

#D4D4A5

Compound

#A5D4D4

#A5BDD4

#D4A5A5

#D4BDA5

Variations

Lighter

#B7DDDD

#CBE3E3

#E2EDED

Darker

#71BDBD

#409090

#245555

Saturation

#B6C4C4

#A5D4D4

#90E9E9

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

1.62:1

Fail

vs Black

12.97:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A5D4D4

#C2C6D6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A5D4D4

#CDCDD4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A5D4D4

#A7D3D2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Green 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

#BBCCBA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A5D4D4

Daylight 5500K

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

#A8D1DE

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.

#BD8484

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: #A5D4D4;

CSS — background

background-color: #A5D4D4;

CSS Variable

--color-green: #A5D4D4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green': '#A5D4D4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A5D4D4] text-[#A5D4D4]

SCSS

$green: #A5D4D4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A5D4D4?

#A5D4D4 is Green, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #A5D4D4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Green?

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

What colors pair well with Green?

Green 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 Green?

You can download Green 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 Green?

The hex code is #A5D4D4. In RGB it's 165, 212, 212, and in HSL it's 180°, 35%, 74%.

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