GREENS

Aqua Glow

#9DD5C8

RGB 157, 213, 200 · HSL 166°, 40%, 73% · CMYK 26, 0, 6, 16

Aqua Glow is #9DD5C8 in HEX — rgb(157, 213, 200), hsl(166°, 40%, 73%), cmyk(26%, 0%, 6%, 16%).

Aqua Glow pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 166°, 40%, 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#9DD5C8

RGB157, 213, 200

HSL166°, 40%, 73%

HSV166°, 26%, 84%

CMYK26, 0, 6, 16

Decimal10343880

CSS RGBrgb(157, 213, 200)

CSS HSLhsl(166, 40%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Refresh SW6751

ΔE 1.7 · #A1D4C8

Benjamin Moore

Sea 2041-50

ΔE 1.8 · #9BD6CC

Vista Paint

Kodiak Valley K-260

ΔE 2 · #96D0C3

PPG

Whirlpool 1230-3

ΔE 2.5 · #A5D8CD

Dulux

Lolly Ice S27E2

ΔE 2.5 · #A6DACE

Valspar

Simply Seafoam 5008-7C

ΔE 2.6 · #A3D3C7

Hallman-Lindsay

Shimmering Glade 707

ΔE 2.6 · #A3D6C5

Behr

Thermal Aqua HDC-SM14-6

ΔE 2.9 · #9CCEC0

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 3.1 · #91D0C5

Dunn-Edwards

Wintermint DE5689

ΔE 4.3 · #94D2BF

Kilz

Green Surf RG160-02

ΔE 4.3 · #ACDAC9

Colorhouse

Water .07 Water-07

ΔE 5.9 · #A6CDC2

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 8 · #84C3BE

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 11.9 · #A1C5C8

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 14.1 · #B3C3B9

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 15.7 · #87C8D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#9DD5C8

#D69FAB

Analogous

#9FD6AD

#9DD5C8

#9FC7D6

Triadic

#9DD5C8

#C99FD6

#D6C99F

Split-Complementary

#9DD5C8

#D69FC7

#D6AD9F

Tetradic

#9DD5C8

#AD9FD6

#D69FAB

#C7D69F

Monochromatic

#429A85

#69BFAB

#9DD5C8

#D4EDE7

#EDF7F5

Rectangle

#9DD5C8

#9FABD6

#D69FAB

#D6C99F

Compound

#9DD5C8

#9FC7D6

#D69FAB

#D6AD9F

Variations

Lighter

#B2DED4

#C8E4DD

#E0EEEB

Darker

#68C1AD

#39937E

#20574A

Saturation

#B2C2BF

#9FD6C9

#8AEAD4

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

1.64:1

Fail

vs Black

12.79:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9DD5C8

#C2C3CA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9DD5C8

#CDCDCA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9DD5C8

#A1D2D1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Aqua Glow 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

#B5CCB1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9DD5C8

Daylight 5500K

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

#A2D1D5

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.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#BF7D8D

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: #9DD5C8;

CSS — background

background-color: #9DD5C8;

CSS Variable

--color-aqua-glow: #9DD5C8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aqua-glow': '#9DD5C8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9DD5C8] text-[#9DD5C8]

SCSS

$aqua-glow: #9DD5C8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9DD5C8?

#9DD5C8 is Aqua Glow, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #9DD5C8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aqua Glow?

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

What colors pair well with Aqua Glow?

Aqua Glow 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 Aqua Glow?

You can download Aqua Glow 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 Aqua Glow?

The hex code is #9DD5C8. In RGB it's 157, 213, 200, and in HSL it's 166°, 40%, 73%.

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