GREENS

Lotus

#AADFB4

RGB 170, 223, 180 · HSL 131°, 45%, 77% · CMYK 24, 0, 19, 13

Lotus is #AADFB4 in HEX — rgb(170, 223, 180), hsl(131°, 45%, 77%), cmyk(24%, 0%, 19%, 13%).

Lotus pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 131°, 45%, 77%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#AADFB4

RGB170, 223, 180

HSL131°, 45%, 77%

HSV131°, 24%, 87%

CMYK24, 0, 19, 13

Decimal11198388

CSS RGBrgb(170, 223, 180)

CSS HSLhsl(131, 45%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Lotus 571

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Celtic Spring 728

ΔE 0.7 · #AADEB2

Vista Paint

Celtic Spring C-727

ΔE 1.7 · #ABDEB0

Kilz

Apple Martini RG220-01

ΔE 3 · #B3E1B3

Dulux

Frugal S24G3

ΔE 3.4 · #A5D7B0

Behr

Ponds Edge S410-3

ΔE 3.4 · #B5E2B9

Valspar

Green Vibe 6002-7B

ΔE 5.7 · #B5E0BD

Dunn-Edwards

Peaceful Pastures DE5661

ΔE 6.1 · #94D8AC

PPG

Lime Sorbet 1225-4

ΔE 6.3 · #BEE5BE

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 7.4 · #BDECB6

Sherwin-Williams

Kiwi SW6737

ΔE 8.2 · #AED2B0

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 9 · #A2C8A1

IKEA

IKEA044 44

ΔE 9.7 · #B5D1AB

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 13.7 · #75C89E

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 13.9 · #B9D696

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 17.1 · #84B59C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

#AADFB4

#DFAAD5

Analogous

#BBDFAA

#AADFB4

#AADFCE

Triadic

#AADFB4

#B4AADF

#DFB4AA

Split-Complementary

#AADFB4

#CEAADF

#DFAABB

Tetradic

#AADFB4

#AABBDF

#DFAAD5

#DFCEAA

Monochromatic

#42AE56

#72CA82

#AADFB4

#E1F4E5

#EDF8EF

Rectangle

#AADFB4

#AAD5DF

#DFAAD5

#DFB4AA

Compound

#AADFB4

#AADFCE

#DFAAD5

#DFAABB

Variations

Lighter

#BBE5C3

#CEE9D3

#E4F1E6

Darker

#6FCB80

#37A14A

#1E5F2A

Saturation

#BCCCBF

#AADFB4

#9AEFA9

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

1.51:1

Fail

vs Black

13.92:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AADFB4

#D1CBB6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AADFB4

#D7D7BA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AADFB4

#B0D8DA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Lotus 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

#BFD4A2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AADFB4

Daylight 5500K

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

#ACD9C6

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.

#C985BC

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: #AADFB4;

CSS — background

background-color: #AADFB4;

CSS Variable

--color-lotus: #AADFB4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lotus': '#AADFB4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AADFB4] text-[#AADFB4]

SCSS

$lotus: #AADFB4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AADFB4?

#AADFB4 is Lotus, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #AADFB4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lotus?

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

What colors pair well with Lotus?

Lotus 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 Lotus?

You can download Lotus 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 Lotus?

The hex code is #AADFB4. In RGB it's 170, 223, 180, and in HSL it's 131°, 45%, 77%.

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