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Benjamin Moore Mermaid's Tale 577

Mermaid's Tale

Benjamin Moore

577

About Mermaid's Tale by Benjamin Moore

Brightness: 64.4%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #a1dfc5

RGB: 161, 223, 197

Hue155°

Saturation49%

Lightness75%

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Mermaid's Tale looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Mermaid's Tale 577 a warm or cool color?
Mermaid's Tale by Benjamin Moore is a cool mid tone color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Mermaid's Tale?
Mermaid's Tale sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 155°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Mermaid's Tale?
Brightness is about 64%. Saturation is around 49%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 75%. Hue is close to 155°. The hex value is #a1dfc5. The RGB value is 161, 223, 197.
Is Mermaid's Tale better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Mermaid's Tale has brightness around 64%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Mermaid's Tale?
You can match Mermaid's Tale with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Mermaid's Tale work best in a home?
Mermaid's Tale works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Mermaid's Tale compare to a pure white paint?
Mermaid's Tale is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Mermaid's Tale in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Mermaid's Tale in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Mermaid's Tale. They add contrast without clashing.

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