GREENS

Spring Reflection

#A1BFAB

RGB 161, 191, 171 · HSL 140°, 19%, 69% · CMYK 16, 0, 10, 25

Spring Reflection is #A1BFAB in HEX — rgb(161, 191, 171), hsl(140°, 19%, 69%), cmyk(16%, 0%, 10%, 25%).

Spring Reflection pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 140°, 19%, 69%. 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#A1BFAB

RGB161, 191, 171

HSL140°, 19%, 69%

HSV140°, 16%, 75%

CMYK16, 0, 10, 25

Decimal10600363

CSS RGBrgb(161, 191, 171)

CSS HSLhsl(140, 19%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Reeds DE5647

ΔE 1.3 · #A0BCA7

Dulux

Attica S24C3

ΔE 1.4 · #A1BCA8

Behr

Spring Reflection MQ6-13

ΔE 1.5 · #9EBCAA

PPG

Green Silk 1139-3

ΔE 1.6 · #A2C2B0

Valspar

Spearmint Haze 5006-5C

ΔE 1.8 · #9DBAA7

Benjamin Moore

Spring 627

ΔE 2.7 · #9DBFA7

Sherwin-Williams

Kind Green SW6457

ΔE 3.9 · #AAC2B3

Vista Paint

Aged Sage K-307

ΔE 4 · #9FC3A9

Hallman-Lindsay

Mini Green 736

ΔE 5 · #9FC5AA

IKEA

IKEA080 80

ΔE 5.6 · #96BB9F

Kilz

Panoramic Trail TB-65

ΔE 5.7 · #A9C2A4

Farrow & Ball

Green Blue 84

ΔE 7.2 · #ADBDB2

Colorhouse

Water .07 Water-07

ΔE 7.3 · #A6CDC2

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 8.1 · #B3C3B9

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 12.8 · #84C3BE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 17 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

#A1BFAB

#BFA1B5

Analogous

#A6BFA1

#A1BFAB

#A1BFBA

Triadic

#A1BFAB

#ABA1BF

#BFABA1

Split-Complementary

#A1BFAB

#BAA1BF

#BFA1A6

Tetradic

#A1BFAB

#A1A6BF

#BFA1B5

#BFBAA1

Monochromatic

#51765D

#73A082

#A1BFAB

#CEDED4

#F0F5F1

Rectangle

#A1BFAB

#A1B5BF

#BFA1B5

#BFABA1

Compound

#A1BFAB

#A1BFBA

#BFA1B5

#BFA1A6

Variations

Lighter

#B4CCBC

#C8D7CD

#E0E7E2

Darker

#76A485

#4D755A

#2C4534

Saturation

#ABB4AE

#A1BFAB

#81DFA0

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

1.99:1

Fail

vs Black

10.56:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A1BFAB

#B6B4AD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A1BFAB

#BABAAE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A1BFAB

#A4BBBC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Spring Reflection 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

#B8BC9B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A1BFAB

Daylight 5500K

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

#A5C1C0

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.

#B07B9E

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: #A1BFAB;

CSS — background

background-color: #A1BFAB;

CSS Variable

--color-spring-reflection: #A1BFAB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spring-reflection': '#A1BFAB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A1BFAB] text-[#A1BFAB]

SCSS

$spring-reflection: #A1BFAB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A1BFAB?

#A1BFAB is Spring Reflection, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #A1BFAB warm or cool?

Spring Reflection reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Spring Reflection?

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

What colors pair well with Spring Reflection?

Spring Reflection 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 Spring Reflection?

You can download Spring Reflection 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 Spring Reflection?

The hex code is #A1BFAB. In RGB it's 161, 191, 171, and in HSL it's 140°, 19%, 69%.

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