GREENS

Meristem

#AAE1CE

RGB 170, 225, 206 · HSL 159°, 48%, 77% · CMYK 24, 0, 8, 12

Meristem is #AAE1CE in HEX — rgb(170, 225, 206), hsl(159°, 48%, 77%), cmyk(24%, 0%, 8%, 12%).

Meristem pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 159°, 48%, 77%. 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#AAE1CE

RGB170, 225, 206

HSL159°, 48%, 77%

HSV159°, 24%, 88%

CMYK24, 0, 8, 12

Decimal11198926

CSS RGBrgb(170, 225, 206)

CSS HSLhsl(159, 48%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Meristem S26G2

ΔE 1.1 · #AAE1CC

Behr

Swan Sea 500F-4

ΔE 2.1 · #A6DBC9

Benjamin Moore

Biscayne 604

ΔE 2.4 · #B0E5D5

Hallman-Lindsay

Turquoise Tower 714

ΔE 2.6 · #A8E3CC

Vista Paint

Jardin Jewel K-269

ΔE 3.3 · #A8E7D7

Kilz

Green Surf RG160-02

ΔE 3.6 · #ACDAC9

Dunn-Edwards

Ode to Green DE5688

ΔE 4.1 · #B6E5D6

Valspar

Ocean Whisper 6001-9B

ΔE 4.2 · #ACE6DA

PPG

Dinner Mint 17-30

ΔE 5 · #BCE7D1

IKEA

IKEA079 79

ΔE 5.6 · #BAE0CC

Sherwin-Williams

Refresh SW6751

ΔE 5.8 · #A1D4C8

Colorhouse

Sprout .01 Sprout-01

ΔE 7.4 · #ADE8E2

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 13.2 · #84C3BE

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 14.6 · #D4E2C8

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 15.6 · #C0CDC2

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 19.7 · #75C89E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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

#AAE1CE

#E1A8BC

Analogous

#A8E1B1

#AAE1CE

#A8D8E1

Triadic

#AAE1CE

#CDA8E1

#E1CDA8

Split-Complementary

#AAE1CE

#E1A8D8

#E1B1A8

Tetradic

#AAE1CE

#B1A8E1

#E1A8BC

#D8E1A8

Monochromatic

#3EB189

#70CDAC

#AAE1CE

#E1F4EE

#ECF8F4

Rectangle

#AAE1CE

#A8BCE1

#E1A8BC

#E1CDA8

Compound

#AAE1CE

#A8D8E1

#E1A8BC

#E1B1A8

Variations

Lighter

#BAE7D7

#CDEAE0

#E4F1ED

Darker

#6CCEAC

#33A57D

#1C6249

Saturation

#BCCDC7

#A8E1CD

#99F0D1

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

1.46:1

Fail

vs Black

14.37:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AAE1CE

#CFCFD0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AAE1CE

#D9D9D1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AAE1CE

#AEDDDD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Meristem 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

#BFD5B6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AAE1CE

Daylight 5500K

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

#ACDADA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEB

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.

#CB839C

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: #AAE1CE;

CSS — background

background-color: #AAE1CE;

CSS Variable

--color-meristem: #AAE1CE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'meristem': '#AAE1CE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AAE1CE] text-[#AAE1CE]

SCSS

$meristem: #AAE1CE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AAE1CE?

#AAE1CE is Meristem, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #AAE1CE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Meristem?

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

What colors pair well with Meristem?

Meristem 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 Meristem?

You can download Meristem 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 Meristem?

The hex code is #AAE1CE. In RGB it's 170, 225, 206, and in HSL it's 159°, 48%, 77%.

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