GREENS

Tranquil Bay

#AEC5B6

RGB 174, 197, 182 · HSL 141°, 17%, 73% · CMYK 12, 0, 8, 23

Tranquil Bay is #AEC5B6 in HEX — rgb(174, 197, 182), hsl(141°, 17%, 73%), cmyk(12%, 0%, 8%, 23%).

Tranquil Bay pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 141°, 17%, 73%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#AEC5B6
RGB174, 197, 182
HSL141°, 17%, 73%
HSV141°, 12%, 77%
CMYK12, 0, 8, 23
Decimal11453878
CSS RGBrgb(174, 197, 182)
CSS HSLhsl(141, 17%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Tranquil Bay5004-5B

Exact match

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Sherwin-Williams

Kind GreenSW6457

ΔE 1.2 · #AAC2B3

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PPG

Pine Whisper1134-4

ΔE 2 · #B3C6B9

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Dulux

Misty MorningS25B2

ΔE 2.1 · #B2C8BC

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Behr

Urban PuttyBNC-06

ΔE 2.3 · #ADC0B3

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Kilz

Bleached CypressRG230-01

ΔE 2.4 · #B2CBBE

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Vista Paint

Cottage GreenC-1388

ΔE 2.7 · #A7C4B8

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Benjamin Moore

Bridal632

ΔE 2.8 · #B0CCBE

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Hallman-Lindsay

Cottege Greenhistoric-cottege-green

ΔE 2.9 · #A9C7BB

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Dutch Boy

Fair MaidenDCP-0456

ΔE 3.7 · #B3C3B9

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Farrow & Ball

Green Blue84

ΔE 4.1 · #ADBDB2

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Dunn-Edwards

Belize GreenDEC782

ΔE 4.7 · #B9C3B3

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Colorhouse

Water .02Water-02

ΔE 4.8 · #BCC8BC

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IKEA

IKEA117117

ΔE 5 · #A6CABF

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RAL

Silk Grey7044

ΔE 11.2 · #CAC4B0

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Kobra

Silver47

ΔE 12.3 · #CDCECD

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

#AEC5B6
#C6AEBE

Analogous

#B2C6AE
#AEC5B6
#AEC6C2

Triadic

#AEC5B6
#B7AEC6
#C6B7AE

Split-Complementary

#AEC5B6
#C2AEC6
#C6AEB2

Tetradic

#AEC5B6
#AEB2C6
#C6AEBE
#C6C2AE

Monochromatic

#5B8068
#82A68E
#AEC5B6
#DBE6DF
#F0F4F2

Rectangle

#AEC5B6
#AEBEC6
#C6AEBE
#C6B7AE

Compound

#AEC5B6
#AEC6C2
#C6AEBE
#C6AEB2

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Tranquil Bay run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #EDF2EF
Tint #DDE7E1
Tint #CEDCD3
Tint #BED1C5
Base #AEC5B6
Shade #81A68E
Shade #5A7F67
Shade #3A5142
Shade #19241D

Variations

Lighter

#BFD1C5
#D0DCD4
#E4EAE6

Darker

#82A88F
#537A61
#304738

Saturation

#B7BEB9
#AEC6B7
#92E2AE

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)

Aa

vs White

1.83:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

11.46:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AEC5B6
#BEBCB7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AEC5B6
#C1C1B8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AEC5B6
#B0C2C3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Tranquil Bay 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

#C2C0A4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AEC5B6

Daylight 5500K

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

#AFC5C8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#B686A5

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

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: #AEC5B6;
CSS — background 
background-color: #AEC5B6;
CSS Variable 
--color-tranquil-bay: #AEC5B6;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'tranquil-bay': '#AEC5B6' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#AEC5B6] text-[#AEC5B6]
SCSS 
$tranquil-bay: #AEC5B6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AEC5B6?

#AEC5B6 is Tranquil Bay, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #AEC5B6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tranquil Bay?

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

What colors pair well with Tranquil Bay?

Tranquil Bay 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 Tranquil Bay?

You can download Tranquil Bay 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 Tranquil Bay?

The hex code is #AEC5B6. In RGB it's 174, 197, 182, and in HSL it's 141°, 17%, 73%.

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