GREENS

Ocean Whisper

#ACE6DA

RGB 172, 230, 218 · HSL 168°, 54%, 79% · CMYK 25, 0, 5, 10

Ocean Whisper is #ACE6DA in HEX — rgb(172, 230, 218), hsl(168°, 54%, 79%), cmyk(25%, 0%, 5%, 10%).

Ocean Whisper pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 168°, 54%, 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#ACE6DA

RGB172, 230, 218

HSL168°, 54%, 79%

HSV168°, 25%, 90%

CMYK25, 0, 5, 10

Decimal11331290

CSS RGBrgb(172, 230, 218)

CSS HSLhsl(168, 54%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Ocean Whisper 6001-9B

Exact match

Dulux

Chalk Blue S28H1

ΔE 1.4 · #AFE8DE

Behr

Aloha MQ4-23

ΔE 1.8 · #ABE9DF

Benjamin Moore

Biscayne 604

ΔE 2.5 · #B0E5D5

Dunn-Edwards

East Cape DE5694

ΔE 2.8 · #B0EEE2

Vista Paint

Jardin Jewel K-269

ΔE 2.8 · #A8E7D7

Colorhouse

Sprout .01 Sprout-01

ΔE 3.3 · #ADE8E2

PPG

Silent Ripple 1232-3

ΔE 3.9 · #ABE3DE

Hallman-Lindsay

Barely Aqua 692

ΔE 4.4 · #BAE9E0

Kilz

Polished Turquoise RG140-01

ΔE 5.6 · #96DFD4

Sherwin-Williams

Aqueduct SW6758

ΔE 6 · #A1D5CB

IKEA

IKEA045 45

ΔE 6.6 · #BBE1D7

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 13.2 · #84C3BE

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 14.9 · #A1C5C8

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 16.2 · #D4E2C8

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 17.7 · #87C8D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

70/100

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

#ACE6DA

#E6ADB8

Analogous

#ADE6BE

#ACE6DA

#ADD5E6

Triadic

#ACE6DA

#DBADE6

#E6DBAD

Split-Complementary

#ACE6DA

#E6ADD5

#E6BEAD

Tetradic

#ACE6DA

#BEADE6

#E6ADB8

#D5E6AD

Monochromatic

#39C0A5

#72D5C1

#ACE6DA

#E7F8F5

#EBF9F6

Rectangle

#ACE6DA

#ADB8E6

#E6ADB8

#E6DBAD

Compound

#ACE6DA

#ADD5E6

#E6ADB8

#E6BEAD

Variations

Lighter

#BDEBE2

#D0EEE8

#E5F3F1

Darker

#6CD6C1

#2DB196

#186858

Saturation

#C1D2CF

#ADE6DB

#A0F3E2

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

1.39:1

Fail

vs Black

15.09:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ACE6DA

#D2D3DC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ACE6DA

#DEDEDC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ACE6DA

#AFE3E2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Ocean Whisper 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

#C0D9BF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ACE6DA

Daylight 5500K

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

#AEDEE3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EDEC

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.

#D28594

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: #ACE6DA;

CSS — background

background-color: #ACE6DA;

CSS Variable

--color-ocean-whisper: #ACE6DA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ocean-whisper': '#ACE6DA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ACE6DA] text-[#ACE6DA]

SCSS

$ocean-whisper: #ACE6DA;

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#B3EDE1 · ΔE 2.5

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#AFE4D4 · ΔE 2.6

Winter Green

#B3EDE2 · ΔE 2.6

Harbor Side Teal

#A2E4D8 · ΔE 2.7

Misty Teal

#B4ECE3 · ΔE 2.9

Florida Aqua

#B8EEE1 · ΔE 3.3

Seafoam Green

#B8EEE0 · ΔE 3.4

Summer Green

#B8EBE1 · ΔE 3.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ACE6DA?

#ACE6DA is Ocean Whisper, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #ACE6DA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ocean Whisper?

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

What colors pair well with Ocean Whisper?

Ocean Whisper 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 Ocean Whisper?

You can download Ocean Whisper 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 Ocean Whisper?

The hex code is #ACE6DA. In RGB it's 172, 230, 218, and in HSL it's 168°, 54%, 79%.

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