GREENS

Thermal Aqua

#9CCEBE

RGB 156, 206, 190 · HSL 161°, 34%, 71% · CMYK 24, 0, 8, 19

Thermal Aqua is #9CCEBE in HEX — rgb(156, 206, 190), hsl(161°, 34%, 71%), cmyk(24%, 0%, 8%, 19%).

Thermal Aqua pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 161°, 34%, 71%. 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#9CCEBE

RGB156, 206, 190

HSL161°, 34%, 71%

HSV161°, 24%, 81%

CMYK24, 0, 8, 19

Decimal10276542

CSS RGBrgb(156, 206, 190)

CSS HSLhsl(161, 34%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Key 620

ΔE 1.1 · #98CCBC

Behr

Thermal Aqua HDC-SM14-6

ΔE 1.1 · #9CCEC0

PPG

Tarreyton 1140-3

ΔE 2.3 · #A1CDBF

Dulux

Mint Twist S26E3

ΔE 2.4 · #97CAB7

Vista Paint

Shimmering Glade C-706

ΔE 2.6 · #A2D5C3

Hallman-Lindsay

Shimmering Glade 707

ΔE 2.8 · #A3D6C5

Valspar

Simply Seafoam 5008-7C

ΔE 3.1 · #A3D3C7

Sherwin-Williams

Refresh SW6751

ΔE 3.1 · #A1D4C8

Dunn-Edwards

Wintermint DE5689

ΔE 4.3 · #94D2BF

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 4.6 · #91D0C5

Kilz

Green Surf RG160-02

ΔE 4.7 · #ACDAC9

Colorhouse

Water .07 Water-07

ΔE 4.7 · #A6CDC2

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 8.1 · #84C3BE

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 10.7 · #84B59C

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 12.3 · #B3C3B9

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 17 · #87C8D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

#9CCEBE

#CE9CAC

Analogous

#9CCEA5

#9CCEBE

#9CC5CE

Triadic

#9CCEBE

#BE9CCE

#CEBE9C

Split-Complementary

#9CCEBE

#CE9CC5

#CEA59C

Tetradic

#9CCEBE

#A59CCE

#CE9CAC

#C5CE9C

Monochromatic

#458C76

#69B59D

#9CCEBE

#CFE7E0

#EEF7F4

Rectangle

#9CCEBE

#9CACCE

#CE9CAC

#CEBE9C

Compound

#9CCEBE

#9CC5CE

#CE9CAC

#CEA59C

Variations

Lighter

#B0D8CB

#C6DFD7

#DFEBE7

Darker

#6AB89F

#3E8971

#235142

Saturation

#AEBDB8

#9CCEBE

#84E7C7

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

1.75:1

Fail

vs Black

11.99:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9CCEBE

#BDBDC0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9CCEBE

#C7C7C0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9CCEBE

#A0CBCB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Thermal 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

#B4C7AA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9CCEBE

Daylight 5500K

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

#A2CCCE

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.

#B77D8F

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: #9CCEBE;

CSS — background

background-color: #9CCEBE;

CSS Variable

--color-thermal-aqua: #9CCEBE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'thermal-aqua': '#9CCEBE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9CCEBE] text-[#9CCEBE]

SCSS

$thermal-aqua: #9CCEBE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9CCEBE?

#9CCEBE is Thermal Aqua, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #9CCEBE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Thermal Aqua?

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

What colors pair well with Thermal Aqua?

Thermal 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 Thermal Aqua?

You can download Thermal 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 Thermal Aqua?

The hex code is #9CCEBE. In RGB it's 156, 206, 190, and in HSL it's 161°, 34%, 71%.

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