GREENS

Aqua Mist

#A0CACB

RGB 160, 202, 203 · HSL 181°, 29%, 71% · CMYK 21, 0, 0, 20

Aqua Mist is #A0CACB in HEX — rgb(160, 202, 203), hsl(181°, 29%, 71%), cmyk(21%, 0%, 0%, 20%).

Aqua Mist pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 181°, 29%, 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#A0CACB

RGB160, 202, 203

HSL181°, 29%, 71%

HSV181°, 21%, 80%

CMYK21, 0, 0, 20

Decimal10537675

CSS RGBrgb(160, 202, 203)

CSS HSLhsl(181, 29%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Aqua Mist S30B1

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Raindrop SW6485

ΔE 1.6 · #9EC6C6

Behr

Blue Fox 540E-3

ΔE 1.6 · #9DC7C6

Benjamin Moore

Thunderbird 675

ΔE 2.4 · #A7CCCA

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 2.6 · #9CC7C4

Vista Paint

Teal Twilight K-220

ΔE 2.6 · #9EC6C3

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 2.7 · #A1C5C8

Valspar

Sea Sparkle 5003-7B

ΔE 3.3 · #9DC8CF

Kilz

Polar Blue RF230-02

ΔE 3.9 · #A7D4D8

PPG

Wright Blue Mist FLLW892

ΔE 4.4 · #93C0C5

Dunn-Edwards

Surfside DE5765

ΔE 4.5 · #9ACAD3

Hallman-Lindsay

Stillwater 687

ΔE 5.3 · #8CC1C2

IKEA

IKEA153 153

ΔE 5.6 · #B1CBC9

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 8.6 · #84C3BE

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 9.7 · #87C8D7

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 10.3 · #B3C3B9

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

#A0CACB

#CAA0A0

Analogous

#A0CAB6

#A0CACB

#A0B4CA

Triadic

#A0CACB

#CAA0CA

#CACAA0

Split-Complementary

#A0CACB

#CAA0B4

#CAB6A0

Tetradic

#A0CACB

#B6A0CA

#CAA0A0

#B4CAA0

Monochromatic

#4A8687

#6EAEAF

#A0CACB

#D1E5E6

#EFF6F6

Rectangle

#A0CACB

#A0A0CA

#CAA0A0

#CACAA0

Compound

#A0CACB

#A0B4CA

#CAA0A0

#CAB6A0

Variations

Lighter

#B3D4D5

#C8DDDE

#E0EAEA

Darker

#6FB1B2

#448283

#274D4D

Saturation

#AFBBBB

#A0CACA

#85E3E5

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

1.78:1

Fail

vs Black

11.81:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A0CACB

#B9BDCD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A0CACB

#C4C4CB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A0CACB

#A1C9C8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Aqua Mist 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

#B7C4B3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A0CACB

Daylight 5500K

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

#A5C9D8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEC

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.

#B38181

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: #A0CACB;

CSS — background

background-color: #A0CACB;

CSS Variable

--color-aqua-mist: #A0CACB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aqua-mist': '#A0CACB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A0CACB] text-[#A0CACB]

SCSS

$aqua-mist: #A0CACB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A0CACB?

#A0CACB is Aqua Mist, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #A0CACB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aqua Mist?

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

What colors pair well with Aqua Mist?

Aqua Mist 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 Mist?

You can download Aqua Mist 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 Mist?

The hex code is #A0CACB. In RGB it's 160, 202, 203, and in HSL it's 181°, 29%, 71%.

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