GREENS

Taffy Twist

#AAD0BA

RGB 170, 208, 186 · HSL 145°, 29%, 74% · CMYK 18, 0, 11, 18

Taffy Twist is #AAD0BA in HEX — rgb(170, 208, 186), hsl(145°, 29%, 74%), cmyk(18%, 0%, 11%, 18%).

Taffy Twist pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 145°, 29%, 74%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. 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#AAD0BA

RGB170, 208, 186

HSL145°, 29%, 74%

HSV145°, 18%, 82%

CMYK18, 0, 11, 18

Decimal11194554

CSS RGBrgb(170, 208, 186)

CSS HSLhsl(145, 29%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Taffy Twist 1132-3

Exact match

Kilz

Green Countryside RG250-01

ΔE 1.3 · #A8CEB6

Benjamin Moore

Spruce 2035-50

ΔE 2.1 · #A4CEB6

Valspar

Green Supreme 6001-7C

ΔE 2.1 · #A7D2BA

Dulux

Ginninderra S24E2

ΔE 2.5 · #B3D5BF

Behr

Quiet Teal BXC-85

ΔE 2.8 · #A7D2B8

Vista Paint

Pinetree Trail K-308

ΔE 2.9 · #B2D4BA

Sherwin-Williams

Reclining Green SW6744

ΔE 3.7 · #B7D7BF

Dunn-Edwards

Glenwood Green DE5668

ΔE 3.9 · #A7D3B7

Hallman-Lindsay

Cool Spring 735

ΔE 4.7 · #BBD9C3

IKEA

IKEA079 79

ΔE 5.9 · #BAE0CC

Colorhouse

Water .07 Water-07

ΔE 5.9 · #A6CDC2

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 9.8 · #C8D4BE

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 10.8 · #C0CDC2

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 12.8 · #84C3BE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 17.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral green with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#AAD0BA

#D0A9C0

Analogous

#ADD0A9

#AAD0BA

#A9D0CD

Triadic

#AAD0BA

#B9A9D0

#D0B9A9

Split-Complementary

#AAD0BA

#CDA9D0

#D0A9AD

Tetradic

#AAD0BA

#A9ADD0

#D0A9C0

#D0CDA9

Monochromatic

#50916B

#78B591

#AAD0BA

#DBEBE2

#EFF6F2

Rectangle

#AAD0BA

#A9C0D0

#D0A9C0

#D0B9A9

Compound

#AAD0BA

#A9D0CD

#D0A9C0

#D0A9AD

Variations

Lighter

#BBD9C7

#CDE1D6

#E3EDE7

Darker

#77B792

#478962

#285139

Saturation

#B7C2BC

#A9D0B9

#92E7B6

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

1.69:1

Fail

vs Black

12.44:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AAD0BA

#C4C2BC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AAD0BA

#CACABD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AAD0BA

#ADCCCD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Taffy Twist 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

#BFC9A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AAD0BA

Daylight 5500K

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

#ACCECB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEA

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.

#B889A4

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: #AAD0BA;

CSS — background

background-color: #AAD0BA;

CSS Variable

--color-taffy-twist: #AAD0BA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'taffy-twist': '#AAD0BA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AAD0BA] text-[#AAD0BA]

SCSS

$taffy-twist: #AAD0BA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AAD0BA?

#AAD0BA is Taffy Twist, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #AAD0BA warm or cool?

Taffy Twist reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Taffy Twist?

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

What colors pair well with Taffy Twist?

Taffy Twist 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 Taffy Twist?

You can download Taffy Twist 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 Taffy Twist?

The hex code is #AAD0BA. In RGB it's 170, 208, 186, and in HSL it's 145°, 29%, 74%.

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