TEALS
Exhale
#9FB8C1
Reading light, Exhale lands in the teals family at HSL 196°, 22%, 69%. The low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality, and the hue reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. Works well in bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms, especially for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces. Pairs naturally with white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Exhale AF-515
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms
Best Uses
main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces
Pairs With
white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #9FB8C1?
#9FB8C1 is Exhale, a light teal with a cool undertone.
Is #9FB8C1 warm or cool?
Exhale reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Exhale?
Exhale works well in bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.
What colors pair well with Exhale?
Exhale pairs naturally with white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Exhale?
You can download Exhale 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 RGB value of #9FB8C1?
#9FB8C1 converts to RGB 159, 184, 193.