GREENS

Yucca Cream

#A1D7C9

RGB 161, 215, 201 · HSL 164°, 40%, 74% · CMYK 25, 0, 7, 16

Yucca Cream is #A1D7C9 in HEX — rgb(161, 215, 201), hsl(164°, 40%, 74%), cmyk(25%, 0%, 7%, 16%).

Yucca Cream pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 164°, 40%, 74%. 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#A1D7C9

RGB161, 215, 201

HSL164°, 40%, 74%

HSV164°, 25%, 84%

CMYK25, 0, 7, 16

Decimal10606537

CSS RGBrgb(161, 215, 201)

CSS HSLhsl(164, 40%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Refresh SW6751

ΔE 1.7 · #A1D4C8

Dulux

Lolly Ice S27E2

ΔE 1.8 · #A6DACE

Hallman-Lindsay

Shimmering Glade 707

ΔE 1.8 · #A3D6C5

PPG

Whirlpool 1230-3

ΔE 2.1 · #A5D8CD

Vista Paint

Shimmering Glade C-706

ΔE 2.4 · #A2D5C3

Behr

Swan Sea 500F-4

ΔE 2.5 · #A6DBC9

Valspar

Simply Seafoam 5008-7C

ΔE 2.5 · #A3D3C7

Benjamin Moore

Sea 2041-50

ΔE 2.6 · #9BD6CC

Kilz

Green Surf RG160-02

ΔE 3.3 · #ACDAC9

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 4.2 · #91D0C5

Dunn-Edwards

Jaded Clouds DE5702

ΔE 4.3 · #AEDDD3

Colorhouse

Water .07 Water-07

ΔE 5.8 · #A6CDC2

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 9.1 · #84C3BE

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 12.3 · #A1C5C8

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 13.8 · #B3C3B9

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 16.5 · #87C8D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#A1D7C9

#D7A2B0

Analogous

#A2D7AF

#A1D7C9

#A2CBD7

Triadic

#A1D7C9

#C9A2D7

#D7C9A2

Split-Complementary

#A1D7C9

#D7A2CB

#D7AFA2

Tetradic

#A1D7C9

#AFA2D7

#D7A2B0

#CBD7A2

Monochromatic

#439D85

#6DC0AA

#A1D7C9

#D8EEE8

#EDF7F5

Rectangle

#A1D7C9

#A2B0D7

#D7A2B0

#D7C9A2

Compound

#A1D7C9

#A2CBD7

#D7A2B0

#D7AFA2

Variations

Lighter

#B5DFD4

#CAE5DE

#E1EEEB

Darker

#6BC3AB

#3A957D

#215849

Saturation

#B5C5C0

#A2D7C9

#8EEBD2

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

1.61:1

Fail

vs Black

13.08:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A1D7C9

#C4C5CB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A1D7C9

#CFCFCB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A1D7C9

#A4D4D3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Yucca Cream 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

#B8CEB2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A1D7C9

Daylight 5500K

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

#A5D3D6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEB

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#C18091

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: #A1D7C9;

CSS — background

background-color: #A1D7C9;

CSS Variable

--color-yucca-cream: #A1D7C9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yucca-cream': '#A1D7C9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A1D7C9] text-[#A1D7C9]

SCSS

$yucca-cream: #A1D7C9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A1D7C9?

#A1D7C9 is Yucca Cream, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #A1D7C9 warm or cool?

Yucca Cream reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Yucca Cream?

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

What colors pair well with Yucca Cream?

Yucca Cream 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 Yucca Cream?

You can download Yucca Cream 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 Yucca Cream?

The hex code is #A1D7C9. In RGB it's 161, 215, 201, and in HSL it's 164°, 40%, 74%.

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