GREENS

South Beach

#89DCCD

RGB 137, 220, 205 · HSL 169°, 54%, 70% · CMYK 38, 0, 7, 14

South Beach is #89DCCD in HEX — rgb(137, 220, 205), hsl(169°, 54%, 70%), cmyk(38%, 0%, 7%, 14%).

South Beach pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 169°, 54%, 70%. 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#89DCCD
RGB137, 220, 205
HSL169°, 54%, 70%
HSV169°, 38%, 86%
CMYK38, 0, 7, 14
Decimal9034957
CSS RGBrgb(137, 220, 205)
CSS HSLhsl(169, 54%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

South2043-50

ΔE 0.4 · #8ADDCE

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Sherwin-Williams

Tantalizing TealSW6937

ΔE 0.7 · #87DCCE

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Vista Paint

Island BreezeC-692

ΔE 1.1 · #8BDBCD

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Dulux

MintosS27G3

ΔE 2.3 · #80D9C9

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Dunn-Edwards

SeafoamDE5695

ΔE 2.3 · #87E0CF

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Hallman-Lindsay

Island Breeze693

ΔE 2.5 · #8ADACF

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Kilz

Miss GolightlyRG150-02

ΔE 3.8 · #83D4CA

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Valspar

Mermaid's Song6001-9C

ΔE 3.9 · #99E1D1

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PPG

Isle Royale1232-4

ΔE 4.1 · #80D7CF

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Behr

Velvet Morning520E-3

ΔE 4.2 · #99E5D7

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IKEA

IKEA165165

ΔE 7.1 · #91D0C5

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Colorhouse

Sprout .01Sprout-01

ΔE 10.8 · #ADE8E2

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RAL

Light Green6027

ΔE 11.3 · #84C3BE

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Farrow & Ball

Arsenic214

ΔE 16.6 · #84B59C

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Kobra

Green32

ΔE 17 · #75C89E

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Dutch Boy

Fair MaidenDCP-0456

ΔE 22.2 · #B3C3B9

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#89DCCD
#DC8998

Analogous

#89DCA3
#89DCCD
#89C2DC

Triadic

#89DCCD
#CD89DC
#DCCD89

Split-Complementary

#89DCCD
#DC89C2
#DCA389

Tetradic

#89DCCD
#A389DC
#DC8998
#C2DC89

Monochromatic

#2F9D89
#4ECAB3
#89DCCD
#C4EDE6
#EBF9F7

Rectangle

#89DCCD
#8998DC
#DC8998
#DCCD89

Compound

#89DCCD
#89C2DC
#DC8998
#DCA389

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of South Beach 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 #E7F8F5
Tint #D0F1EB
Tint #B8EAE1
Tint #A1E3D7
Base #89DCCD
Shade #50CBB4
Shade #30A18C
Shade #1F685B
Shade #0E2F29

Variations

Lighter

#A1E3D7
#BCE6DE
#DAEEEB

Darker

#4FCEB7
#289C87
#165D50

Saturation

#A6BFBA
#89DCCD
#78EDD8

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

1.59:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

13.18:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#89DCCD
#C1C3CF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#89DCCD
#D1D1CF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#89DCCD
#8ED8D7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

South Beach 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

#A6D2B5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#89DCCD

Daylight 5500K

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

#93D7D9

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.

#C7687A

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: #89DCCD;
CSS — background 
background-color: #89DCCD;
CSS Variable 
--color-south-beach: #89DCCD;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'south-beach': '#89DCCD' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#89DCCD] text-[#89DCCD]
SCSS 
$south-beach: #89DCCD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #89DCCD?

#89DCCD is South Beach, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #89DCCD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with South Beach?

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

What colors pair well with South Beach?

South Beach 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 South Beach?

You can download South Beach 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 South Beach?

The hex code is #89DCCD. In RGB it's 137, 220, 205, and in HSL it's 169°, 54%, 70%.

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