GREENS

Isabella’s Aqua

#9BD8C4

RGB 155, 216, 196 · HSL 160°, 44%, 73% · CMYK 28, 0, 9, 15

Isabella’s Aqua is #9BD8C4 in HEX — rgb(155, 216, 196), hsl(160°, 44%, 73%), cmyk(28%, 0%, 9%, 15%).

Isabella’s Aqua pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 160°, 44%, 73%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#9BD8C4

RGB155, 216, 196

HSL160°, 44%, 73%

HSV160°, 28%, 85%

CMYK28, 0, 9, 15

Decimal10213572

CSS RGBrgb(155, 216, 196)

CSS HSLhsl(160, 44%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

San Juan Spritz 17-29

ΔE 1.4 · #97D4C0

Behr

Pageant Green MQ4-17

ΔE 1.7 · #96D8C3

Dunn-Edwards

Wintermint DE5689

ΔE 2.2 · #94D2BF

Dulux

Pop Shop S26F3

ΔE 2.5 · #93D4BE

Benjamin Moore

Celadon 590

ΔE 2.8 · #A2E0CC

Vista Paint

Fantasy Isle K-276

ΔE 3.1 · #9FD3BF

Hallman-Lindsay

Shimmering Glade 707

ΔE 3.7 · #A3D6C5

Valspar

Fresh Mist 5008-9C

ΔE 4.4 · #9AE1D1

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 5.5 · #91D0C5

Kilz

Green Surf RG160-02

ΔE 5.5 · #ACDAC9

Sherwin-Williams

Refresh SW6751

ΔE 5.6 · #A1D4C8

Colorhouse

Water .07 Water-07

ΔE 9.2 · #A6CDC2

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 10.8 · #84C3BE

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 12.9 · #84B59C

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 16.5 · #75C89E

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 16.7 · #C8D4BE

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#9BD8C4

#D89CB0

Analogous

#9CD8A6

#9BD8C4

#9CCED8

Triadic

#9BD8C4

#C49CD8

#D8C49C

Split-Complementary

#9BD8C4

#D89CCE

#D8A69C

Tetradic

#9BD8C4

#A69CD8

#D89CB0

#CED89C

Monochromatic

#3D9E7E

#65C3A4

#9BD8C4

#D3EEE5

#EDF8F4

Rectangle

#9BD8C4

#9CB0D8

#D89CB0

#D8C49C

Compound

#9BD8C4

#9CCED8

#D89CB0

#D8A69C

Variations

Lighter

#B0E0D0

#C6E5DB

#DFEEE9

Darker

#64C6A5

#359877

#1D5A46

Saturation

#B1C3BD

#9CD8C4

#89ECCB

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

1.61:1

Fail

vs Black

13.01:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9BD8C4

#C4C4C6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9BD8C4

#CFCFC7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9BD8C4

#A0D4D4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Isabella’s 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

#B4CFAE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9BD8C4

Daylight 5500K

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

#A1D4D2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEB

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#C27A92

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: #9BD8C4;

CSS — background

background-color: #9BD8C4;

CSS Variable

--color-isabella’s-aqua: #9BD8C4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'isabella’s-aqua': '#9BD8C4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9BD8C4] text-[#9BD8C4]

SCSS

$isabella’s-aqua: #9BD8C4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9BD8C4?

#9BD8C4 is Isabella’s Aqua, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #9BD8C4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Isabella’s Aqua?

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

What colors pair well with Isabella’s Aqua?

Isabella’s 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 Isabella’s Aqua?

You can download Isabella’s 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 Isabella’s Aqua?

The hex code is #9BD8C4. In RGB it's 155, 216, 196, and in HSL it's 160°, 44%, 73%.

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