GREENS

Aqua Foam

#A1BAAA

RGB 161, 186, 170 · HSL 142°, 15%, 68% · CMYK 13, 0, 9, 27

Aqua Foam is #A1BAAA in HEX — rgb(161, 186, 170), hsl(142°, 15%, 68%), cmyk(13%, 0%, 9%, 27%).

Aqua Foam pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 142°, 15%, 68%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. 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#A1BAAA

RGB161, 186, 170

HSL142°, 15%, 68%

HSV142°, 13%, 73%

CMYK13, 0, 9, 27

Decimal10599082

CSS RGBrgb(161, 186, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(142, 15%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Leamington Spa S24B3

ΔE 1.2 · #A0B7A7

Valspar

Starry Woods 5005-5C

ΔE 1.5 · #A4BEAD

PPG

Silver Leaf 1133-4

ΔE 1.7 · #9DB7A5

Behr

Spring Reflection MQ6-13

ΔE 2.1 · #9EBCAA

Benjamin Moore

Appalachian 633

ΔE 2.2 · #A2BFB0

Dunn-Edwards

Reeds DE5647

ΔE 3 · #A0BCA7

Sherwin-Williams

Kind Green SW6457

ΔE 3.1 · #AAC2B3

Vista Paint

Plunge C-700

ΔE 3.9 · #A4C1B6

Kilz

Statue Green TB-63

ΔE 4.5 · #AEBCAE

Hallman-Lindsay

Fair Maiden 456

ΔE 4.5 · #A5B3A5

Farrow & Ball

Green Blue 84

ΔE 4.7 · #ADBDB2

Colorhouse

Water .06 Water-06

ΔE 5.6 · #9EAEA3

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 6.3 · #B3C3B9

IKEA

IKEA117 117

ΔE 6.9 · #A6CABF

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 12.3 · #B8B799

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 15.4 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral green with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#A1BAAA

#BAA1B1

Analogous

#A4BAA1

#A1BAAA

#A1BAB6

Triadic

#A1BAAA

#AAA1BA

#BAAAA1

Split-Complementary

#A1BAAA

#B6A1BA

#BAA1A4

Tetradic

#A1BAAA

#A1A4BA

#BAA1B1

#BAB6A1

Monochromatic

#526F5D

#759982

#A1BAAA

#CDDAD2

#F0F4F2

Rectangle

#A1BAAA

#A1B1BA

#BAA1B1

#BAAAA1

Compound

#A1BAAA

#A1BAB6

#BAA1B1

#BAA1A4

Variations

Lighter

#B4C8BB

#C8D4CC

#DFE5E2

Darker

#789D86

#506F5B

#2E4135

Saturation

#AAB1AC

#A1BAAA

#7EDCA1

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

2.08:1

Fail

vs Black

10.12:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A1BAAA

#B2B1AB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A1BAAA

#B6B6AC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A1BAAA

#A3B7B8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Aqua Foam 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

#B8B89B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A1BAAA

Daylight 5500K

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

#A5BDBF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#AE789B

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: #A1BAAA;

CSS — background

background-color: #A1BAAA;

CSS Variable

--color-aqua-foam: #A1BAAA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aqua-foam': '#A1BAAA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A1BAAA] text-[#A1BAAA]

SCSS

$aqua-foam: #A1BAAA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A1BAAA?

#A1BAAA is Aqua Foam, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #A1BAAA warm or cool?

Aqua Foam reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Aqua Foam?

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

What colors pair well with Aqua Foam?

Aqua Foam 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 Foam?

You can download Aqua Foam 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 Foam?

The hex code is #A1BAAA. In RGB it's 161, 186, 170, and in HSL it's 142°, 15%, 68%.

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