GREENS

Aloha

#ABE9DF

RGB 171, 233, 223 · HSL 170°, 58%, 79% · CMYK 27, 0, 4, 9

Aloha is #ABE9DF in HEX — rgb(171, 233, 223), hsl(170°, 58%, 79%), cmyk(27%, 0%, 4%, 9%).

Aloha pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 170°, 58%, 79%. 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#ABE9DF

RGB171, 233, 223

HSL170°, 58%, 79%

HSV170°, 27%, 91%

CMYK27, 0, 4, 9

Decimal11266527

CSS RGBrgb(171, 233, 223)

CSS HSLhsl(170, 58%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Aloha MQ4-23

Exact match

Dulux

Chalk Blue S28H1

ΔE 1.5 · #AFE8DE

Valspar

Ocean Whisper 6001-9B

ΔE 1.8 · #ACE6DA

Dunn-Edwards

East Cape DE5694

ΔE 2 · #B0EEE2

Benjamin Moore

Winter 2045-60

ΔE 2.3 · #B4EEE3

Colorhouse

Sprout .01 Sprout-01

ΔE 2.4 · #ADE8E2

Vista Paint

Aged Aegean K-245

ΔE 2.6 · #A4E6E0

PPG

Silent Ripple 1232-3

ΔE 3.7 · #ABE3DE

Hallman-Lindsay

Everest 679

ΔE 4.4 · #A0E3E0

Kilz

Polished Turquoise RG140-01

ΔE 5.4 · #96DFD4

Sherwin-Williams

Aqueduct SW6758

ΔE 7.1 · #A1D5CB

IKEA

IKEA045 45

ΔE 7.7 · #BBE1D7

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 13.7 · #84C3BE

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 15.6 · #A1C5C8

Dutch Boy

Mellow Blue DCP-0468

ΔE 17.3 · #DDE8E2

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 17.5 · #87C8D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

72/100

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

#ABE9DF

#E9AAB5

Analogous

#AAE9BF

#ABE9DF

#AAD4E9

Triadic

#ABE9DF

#DEAAE9

#E9DEAA

Split-Complementary

#ABE9DF

#E9AAD4

#E9BFAA

Tetradic

#ABE9DF

#BFAAE9

#E9AAB5

#D4E9AA

Monochromatic

#34C5AD

#6ED8C7

#ABE9DF

#E7F9F6

#EBFAF7

Rectangle

#ABE9DF

#AAB5E9

#E9AAB5

#E9DEAA

Compound

#ABE9DF

#AAD4E9

#E9AAB5

#E9BFAA

Variations

Lighter

#BBEDE5

#CFEFE9

#E5F4F1

Darker

#68DAC7

#28B59E

#156B5D

Saturation

#C0D3D0

#AAE9DE

#9FF4E6

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

1.36:1

Fail

vs Black

15.45:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ABE9DF

#D3D6E1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ABE9DF

#E0E0E0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ABE9DF

#AEE6E5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Aloha 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

#C0DBC2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ABE9DF

Daylight 5500K

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

#ADE0E7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EDEC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#D58290

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: #ABE9DF;

CSS — background

background-color: #ABE9DF;

CSS Variable

--color-aloha: #ABE9DF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aloha': '#ABE9DF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ABE9DF] text-[#ABE9DF]

SCSS

$aloha: #ABE9DF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ABE9DF?

#ABE9DF is Aloha, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #ABE9DF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aloha?

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

What colors pair well with Aloha?

Aloha 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 Aloha?

You can download Aloha 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 Aloha?

The hex code is #ABE9DF. In RGB it's 171, 233, 223, and in HSL it's 170°, 58%, 79%.

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