GREENS

Interesting Aqua

#9BAFB2

RGB 155, 175, 178 · HSL 188°, 13%, 65% · CMYK 13, 2, 0, 30

Interesting Aqua is #9BAFB2 in HEX — rgb(155, 175, 178), hsl(188°, 13%, 65%), cmyk(13%, 2%, 0%, 30%).

Interesting Aqua pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 188°, 13%, 65%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#9BAFB2

RGB155, 175, 178

HSL188°, 13%, 65%

HSV188°, 13%, 70%

CMYK13, 2, 0, 30

Decimal10203058

CSS RGBrgb(155, 175, 178)

CSS HSLhsl(188, 13%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Interesting Aqua SW6220

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Silken CSP-670

ΔE 0.6 · #9CB0B2

Hallman-Lindsay

Stormy Bay 484

ΔE 1.7 · #9AAFAF

Valspar

Blue Arrow 5001-3C

ΔE 1.8 · #A0B0B1

Dulux

Sliding S29A3

ΔE 1.9 · #97AFB0

Behr

Ovation MQ5-59

ΔE 2.2 · #9BAFB6

Vista Paint

Wonder Land C-497

ΔE 2.3 · #93ACB0

Colorhouse

Water .04 Water-04

ΔE 2.4 · #9FB4B4

PPG

Blue By You 1035-3

ΔE 2.9 · #A0B7BA

Dunn-Edwards

Mythical Blue DEC787

ΔE 3.6 · #93A8A7

Kilz

Foggy Promenade RF260-01

ΔE 4 · #93B2B3

IKEA

IKEA164 164

ΔE 4.5 · #ABB7B9

Farrow & Ball

Dix Blue 82

ΔE 4.6 · #99B0AB

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 7.2 · #A6ACB8

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 7.7 · #A5A5A5

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 12 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#9BAFB2

#B19D9A

Analogous

#9AB1A9

#9BAFB2

#9AA3B1

Triadic

#9BAFB2

#B19AAE

#AEB19A

Split-Complementary

#9BAFB2

#B19AA3

#B1A99A

Tetradic

#9BAFB2

#A99AB1

#B19D9A

#A3B19A

Monochromatic

#4E6265

#6F8C90

#9BAFB2

#C5D1D3

#F1F3F4

Rectangle

#9BAFB2

#9D9AB1

#B19D9A

#AEB19A

Compound

#9BAFB2

#9AA3B1

#B19D9A

#B1A99A

Variations

Lighter

#AEBEC1

#C4CECF

#DDE2E3

Darker

#749195

#4E6568

#2D3B3D

Saturation

#A2A8A9

#9AAEB1

#73CBD8

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

2.29:1

Fail

vs Black

9.17:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9BAFB2

#A6A9B3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9BAFB2

#ACACB2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9BAFB2

#9BAFAE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Interesting Aqua 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

#B4B0A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9BAFB2

Daylight 5500K

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

#A1B5C5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#A97870

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

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: #9BAFB2;

CSS — background

background-color: #9BAFB2;

CSS Variable

--color-interesting-aqua: #9BAFB2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'interesting-aqua': '#9BAFB2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9BAFB2] text-[#9BAFB2]

SCSS

$interesting-aqua: #9BAFB2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9BAFB2?

#9BAFB2 is Interesting Aqua, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #9BAFB2 warm or cool?

Interesting Aqua reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Interesting Aqua?

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

What colors pair well with Interesting Aqua?

Interesting Aqua 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 Interesting Aqua?

You can download Interesting Aqua 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 Interesting Aqua?

The hex code is #9BAFB2. In RGB it's 155, 175, 178, and in HSL it's 188°, 13%, 65%.

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