GREENS

Celadon

#ACE1AF

RGB 172, 225, 175 · HSL 123°, 47%, 78% · CMYK 24, 0, 22, 12

Celadon is #ACE1AF in HEX — rgb(172, 225, 175), hsl(123°, 47%, 78%), cmyk(24%, 0%, 22%, 12%).

Celadon pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 123°, 47%, 78%. 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#ACE1AF

RGB172, 225, 175

HSL123°, 47%, 78%

HSV123°, 24%, 88%

CMYK24, 0, 22, 12

Decimal11329967

CSS RGBrgb(172, 225, 175)

CSS HSLhsl(123, 47%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Celtic Spring C-727

ΔE 2.3 · #ABDEB0

Behr

Healing Aloe S400-3

ΔE 3.1 · #B6E4AF

Hallman-Lindsay

Celtic Spring 728

ΔE 3.2 · #AADEB2

Kilz

Apple Martini RG220-01

ΔE 3.3 · #B3E1B3

Benjamin Moore

Bud 2033-50

ΔE 3.3 · #A7E4B6

Dulux

Overtone S24H3

ΔE 3.3 · #A4E3B2

Valspar

Au Naturale 6003-7C

ΔE 4 · #A9DBA3

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 5 · #BDECB6

Dunn-Edwards

Jealousy DE5598

ΔE 5.1 · #B0DFA4

PPG

Almost Aloe 1224-5

ΔE 5.8 · #BFE5B1

Sherwin-Williams

Oh Pistachio SW9033

ΔE 10.2 · #ABCA99

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 10.8 · #A2C8A1

IKEA

IKEA044 44

ΔE 11.4 · #B5D1AB

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 11.5 · #B9D696

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 14.4 · #75C89E

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 19.7 · #84B59C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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

#ACE1AF

#E1ADDF

Analogous

#C4E1AD

#ACE1AF

#ADE1CA

Triadic

#ACE1AF

#AFADE1

#E1AFAD

Split-Complementary

#ACE1AF

#CAADE1

#E1ADC4

Tetradic

#ACE1AF

#ADC4E1

#E1ADDF

#E1CAAD

Monochromatic

#41B447

#74CD79

#ACE1AF

#E5F6E6

#ECF8ED

Rectangle

#ACE1AF

#ADDFE1

#E1ADDF

#E1AFAD

Compound

#ACE1AF

#ADE1CA

#E1ADDF

#E1ADC4

Variations

Lighter

#BDE7BF

#D0EBD1

#E5F2E6

Darker

#70CE75

#35A63A

#1D6221

Saturation

#BFCFC0

#ADE1AF

#9EF0A2

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

1.48:1

Fail

vs Black

14.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ACE1AF

#D4CDB2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ACE1AF

#D9D9B7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ACE1AF

#B3D9DC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Celadon 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

#C0D59E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ACE1AF

Daylight 5500K

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

#AEDAC3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECE9

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.

#CB87C8

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: #ACE1AF;

CSS — background

background-color: #ACE1AF;

CSS Variable

--color-celadon: #ACE1AF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'celadon': '#ACE1AF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ACE1AF] text-[#ACE1AF]

SCSS

$celadon: #ACE1AF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ACE1AF?

#ACE1AF is Celadon, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #ACE1AF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Celadon?

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

What colors pair well with Celadon?

Celadon 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 Celadon?

You can download Celadon 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 Celadon?

The hex code is #ACE1AF. In RGB it's 172, 225, 175, and in HSL it's 123°, 47%, 78%.

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