GREENS

Green Surf

#ACDAC9

RGB 172, 218, 201 · HSL 158°, 38%, 76% · CMYK 21, 0, 8, 15

Green Surf is #ACDAC9 in HEX — rgb(172, 218, 201), hsl(158°, 38%, 76%), cmyk(21%, 0%, 8%, 15%).

Green Surf pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 158°, 38%, 76%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#ACDAC9

RGB172, 218, 201

HSL158°, 38%, 76%

HSV158°, 21%, 85%

CMYK21, 0, 8, 15

Decimal11328201

CSS RGBrgb(172, 218, 201)

CSS HSLhsl(158, 38%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Green Surf RG160-02

Exact match

Dulux

Prism S26F2

ΔE 1.4 · #AADCCB

Behr

Free Spirit MQ4-18

ΔE 2 · #B1DBC7

Benjamin Moore

Surf 598

ΔE 2.2 · #B2DFD0

Vista Paint

Mermaid Magic K-277

ΔE 2.4 · #B5DECD

Hallman-Lindsay

Shimmering Glade 707

ΔE 2.4 · #A3D6C5

PPG

Whirlpool 1230-3

ΔE 3.5 · #A5D8CD

Valspar

Simply Seafoam 5008-7C

ΔE 3.6 · #A3D3C7

Sherwin-Williams

Refresh SW6751

ΔE 3.8 · #A1D4C8

IKEA

IKEA079 79

ΔE 3.9 · #BAE0CC

Dunn-Edwards

Jaded Clouds DE5702

ΔE 3.9 · #AEDDD3

Colorhouse

Water .07 Water-07

ΔE 5.7 · #A6CDC2

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 11.9 · #84C3BE

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 12 · #C8D4BE

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 12.1 · #C0CDC2

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 18.1 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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

#ACDAC9

#D9ABBC

Analogous

#ABD9B1

#ACDAC9

#ABD3D9

Triadic

#ACDAC9

#C8ABD9

#D9C8AB

Split-Complementary

#ACDAC9

#D9ABD3

#D9B1AB

Tetradic

#ACDAC9

#B1ABD9

#D9ABBC

#D3D9AB

Monochromatic

#49A281

#76C1A6

#ACDAC9

#DFF1EA

#EDF7F4

Rectangle

#ACDAC9

#ABBCD9

#D9ABBC

#D9C8AB

Compound

#ACDAC9

#ABD3D9

#D9ABBC

#D9B1AB

Variations

Lighter

#BBE1D3

#CEE6DD

#E4EFEB

Darker

#73C3A6

#3E9776

#235945

Saturation

#BBC9C4

#ABD9C8

#98ECCD

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

1.54:1

Fail

vs Black

13.63:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ACDAC9

#CBCACB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ACDAC9

#D3D3CB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ACDAC9

#AFD7D7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Green Surf 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

#C0D0B2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ACDAC9

Daylight 5500K

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

#AED5D6

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.

#C2889D

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: #ACDAC9;

CSS — background

background-color: #ACDAC9;

CSS Variable

--color-green-surf: #ACDAC9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green-surf': '#ACDAC9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ACDAC9] text-[#ACDAC9]

SCSS

$green-surf: #ACDAC9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ACDAC9?

#ACDAC9 is Green Surf, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #ACDAC9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Green Surf?

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

What colors pair well with Green Surf?

Green Surf 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 Green Surf?

You can download Green Surf 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 Green Surf?

The hex code is #ACDAC9. In RGB it's 172, 218, 201, and in HSL it's 158°, 38%, 76%.

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