GREENS

Crystal Aqua

#A1D4D1

RGB 161, 212, 209 · HSL 176°, 37%, 73% · CMYK 24, 0, 1, 17

Crystal Aqua is #A1D4D1 in HEX — rgb(161, 212, 209), hsl(176°, 37%, 73%), cmyk(24%, 0%, 1%, 17%).

Crystal Aqua pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 176°, 37%, 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#A1D4D1

RGB161, 212, 209

HSL176°, 37%, 73%

HSV176°, 24%, 83%

CMYK24, 0, 1, 17

Decimal10605777

CSS RGBrgb(161, 212, 209)

CSS HSLhsl(176, 37%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Smooth Satin S28E2

ΔE 0.6 · #A2D5D1

Behr

Hopeful Blue BIC-23

ΔE 0.7 · #A0D2CF

Kilz

Jamaican Dream RG150-01

ΔE 0.8 · #A4D6D3

Benjamin Moore

Lake 668

ΔE 1.2 · #9DD2CE

Vista Paint

Fair Farmington K-228

ΔE 1.2 · #A2D2D0

Dunn-Edwards

Fountain City DE5723

ΔE 2 · #9CD4CF

Sherwin-Williams

Spa SW6765

ΔE 3.3 · #A7DCDC

Valspar

Sea Kiss 5005-9C

ΔE 3.6 · #A7DCDD

PPG

Whirlpool 1230-3

ΔE 4.4 · #A5D8CD

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 4.9 · #9CC7C4

Hallman-Lindsay

Outerspace 686

ΔE 5.1 · #B4DCDA

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 6.5 · #91D0C5

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 7.4 · #A1C5C8

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 8 · #84C3BE

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 11.1 · #87C8D7

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 12.6 · #B3C3B9

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

#A1D4D1

#D4A1A4

Analogous

#A1D4B7

#A1D4D1

#A1BED4

Triadic

#A1D4D1

#D0A1D4

#D4D0A1

Split-Complementary

#A1D4D1

#D4A1BE

#D4B7A1

Tetradic

#A1D4D1

#B7A1D4

#D4A1A4

#BED4A1

Monochromatic

#459691

#6CBCB6

#A1D4D1

#D5ECEA

#EEF7F6

Rectangle

#A1D4D1

#A1A4D4

#D4A1A4

#D4D0A1

Compound

#A1D4D1

#A1BED4

#D4A1A4

#D4B7A1

Variations

Lighter

#B4DCDA

#C9E3E1

#E1EDEC

Darker

#6CBEB9

#3D908A

#225552

Saturation

#B3C2C1

#A1D4D0

#8BE9E3

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

1.63:1

Fail

vs Black

12.85:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A1D4D1

#C1C4D3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A1D4D1

#CCCCD1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A1D4D1

#A3D3D1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Crystal Aqua 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

#B8CCB8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A1D4D1

Daylight 5500K

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

#A5D1DC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEC

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.

#BD8084

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: #A1D4D1;

CSS — background

background-color: #A1D4D1;

CSS Variable

--color-crystal-aqua: #A1D4D1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'crystal-aqua': '#A1D4D1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A1D4D1] text-[#A1D4D1]

SCSS

$crystal-aqua: #A1D4D1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A1D4D1?

#A1D4D1 is Crystal Aqua, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #A1D4D1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Crystal Aqua?

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

What colors pair well with Crystal Aqua?

Crystal Aqua 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 Crystal Aqua?

You can download Crystal Aqua 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 Crystal Aqua?

The hex code is #A1D4D1. In RGB it's 161, 212, 209, and in HSL it's 176°, 37%, 73%.

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