GREENS

Tropical

#A8E8CB

RGB 168, 232, 203 · HSL 153°, 58%, 78% · CMYK 28, 0, 13, 9

Tropical is #A8E8CB in HEX — rgb(168, 232, 203), hsl(153°, 58%, 78%), cmyk(28%, 0%, 13%, 9%).

Tropical pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 153°, 58%, 78%. 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#A8E8CB

RGB168, 232, 203

HSL153°, 58%, 78%

HSV153°, 28%, 91%

CMYK28, 0, 13, 9

Decimal11069643

CSS RGBrgb(168, 232, 203)

CSS HSLhsl(153, 58%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Martian Haze S25H2

ΔE 1.3 · #ADEACC

Benjamin Moore

Bahama 576

ΔE 2.8 · #ACE7CE

Vista Paint

Turquoise Tower C-713

ΔE 2.9 · #ACE5CB

Dunn-Edwards

Faint Clover DE5674

ΔE 3 · #B2EED3

PPG

Mountain Mint 1227-3

ΔE 3.3 · #A7E0C2

Hallman-Lindsay

Turquoise Tower 714

ΔE 3.8 · #A8E3CC

Behr

Baby Aqua M440-3

ΔE 4.2 · #AAEAC5

Valspar

Mino's Eye 6003-9B

ΔE 4.4 · #B1E4C9

Kilz

Green Surf RG160-02

ΔE 9.5 · #ACDAC9

IKEA

IKEA079 79

ΔE 10 · #BAE0CC

Sherwin-Williams

Retro Mint SW9036

ΔE 10.2 · #9FCDB1

Colorhouse

Sprout .01 Sprout-01

ΔE 12.5 · #ADE8E2

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 13.9 · #BDECB6

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 16.3 · #75C89E

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 17.2 · #D4E2C8

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 18 · #84B59C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

70/100

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

#A8E8CB

#E7A6C4

Analogous

#A6E7AA

#A8E8CB

#A6E4E7

Triadic

#A8E8CB

#CAA6E7

#E7CAA6

Split-Complementary

#A8E8CB

#E7A6E4

#E7AAA6

Tetradic

#A8E8CB

#AAA6E7

#E7A6C4

#E4E7A6

Monochromatic

#33C181

#6AD7A6

#A8E8CB

#E3F8EE

#EBFAF3

Rectangle

#A8E8CB

#A6C4E7

#E7A6C4

#E7CAA6

Compound

#A8E8CB

#A6E4E7

#E7A6C4

#E7AAA6

Variations

Lighter

#B8ECD5

#CDEEDF

#E3F3EC

Darker

#65DAA5

#28B374

#156A44

Saturation

#BDD1C8

#A6E7CA

#9BF3CB

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

1.39:1

Fail

vs Black

15.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A8E8CB

#D4D2CD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A8E8CB

#DFDFCF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A8E8CB

#AEE3E3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Tropical 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

#BDDBB3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A8E8CB

Daylight 5500K

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

#ABE0D8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EDEB

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.

#D37FA5

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #A8E8CB;

CSS — background

background-color: #A8E8CB;

CSS Variable

--color-tropical: #A8E8CB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tropical': '#A8E8CB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A8E8CB] text-[#A8E8CB]

SCSS

$tropical: #A8E8CB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A8E8CB?

#A8E8CB is Tropical, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #A8E8CB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tropical?

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

What colors pair well with Tropical?

Tropical 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 Tropical?

You can download Tropical 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 Tropical?

The hex code is #A8E8CB. In RGB it's 168, 232, 203, and in HSL it's 153°, 58%, 78%.

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