GREENS

Shanghai Jade

#AAD9BB

RGB 170, 217, 187 · HSL 142°, 38%, 76% · CMYK 22, 0, 14, 15

Shanghai Jade is #AAD9BB in HEX — rgb(170, 217, 187), hsl(142°, 38%, 76%), cmyk(22%, 0%, 14%, 15%).

Shanghai Jade pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 142°, 38%, 76%. 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#AAD9BB

RGB170, 217, 187

HSL142°, 38%, 76%

HSV142°, 22%, 85%

CMYK22, 0, 14, 15

Decimal11196859

CSS RGBrgb(170, 217, 187)

CSS HSLhsl(142, 38%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Glenwood Green DE5668

ΔE 2.4 · #A7D3B7

Behr

Marina Isle 480E-3

ΔE 2.7 · #B0E0C4

Hallman-Lindsay

Liliana 722

ΔE 2.8 · #A5D5B3

Benjamin Moore

Marina 2036-50

ΔE 3.4 · #A5DDC2

Vista Paint

Liliana C-721

ΔE 3.4 · #A8D6B2

PPG

Mountain Mint 1227-3

ΔE 3.7 · #A7E0C2

Dulux

Pale Aqua S25F3

ΔE 3.8 · #9CD2B5

Valspar

Green Vibe 6002-7B

ΔE 3.8 · #B5E0BD

Sherwin-Williams

Retro Mint SW9036

ΔE 4.3 · #9FCDB1

Kilz

Caesar Salad RG250-02

ΔE 4.9 · #9CCDAC

IKEA

IKEA079 79

ΔE 7.2 · #BAE0CC

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 8.1 · #A2C8A1

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 13.2 · #D4E2C8

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 13.3 · #84B59C

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 13.7 · #BDECB6

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 16.2 · #75C89E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#AAD9BB

#D9ABC8

Analogous

#B1D9AB

#AAD9BB

#ABD9D3

Triadic

#AAD9BB

#BCABD9

#D9BCAB

Split-Complementary

#AAD9BB

#D3ABD9

#D9ABB1

Tetradic

#AAD9BB

#ABB1D9

#D9ABC8

#D9D3AB

Monochromatic

#49A269

#76C191

#AAD9BB

#DFF1E6

#EDF7F1

Rectangle

#AAD9BB

#ABC8D9

#D9ABC8

#D9BCAB

Compound

#AAD9BB

#ABD9D3

#D9ABC8

#D9ABB1

Variations

Lighter

#BBE1C9

#CEE6D7

#E4EFE8

Darker

#73C390

#3E975F

#235937

Saturation

#BBC9C0

#ABD9BC

#98ECB7

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

1.57:1

Fail

vs Black

13.35:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AAD9BB

#CBC8BD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AAD9BB

#D2D2BF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AAD9BB

#AFD4D5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Shanghai Jade 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

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How it looks under different light

#BFCFA7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AAD9BB

Daylight 5500K

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

#ACD4CC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEA

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.

#C288AD

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: #AAD9BB;

CSS — background

background-color: #AAD9BB;

CSS Variable

--color-shanghai-jade: #AAD9BB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shanghai-jade': '#AAD9BB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AAD9BB] text-[#AAD9BB]

SCSS

$shanghai-jade: #AAD9BB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AAD9BB?

#AAD9BB is Shanghai Jade, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #AAD9BB warm or cool?

Shanghai Jade reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Shanghai Jade?

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

What colors pair well with Shanghai Jade?

Shanghai Jade 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 Shanghai Jade?

You can download Shanghai Jade 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 Shanghai Jade?

The hex code is #AAD9BB. In RGB it's 170, 217, 187, and in HSL it's 142°, 38%, 76%.

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