GREENS

Terrace Pool

#A1D8E0

RGB 161, 216, 224 · HSL 188°, 50%, 75% · CMYK 28, 4, 0, 12

Terrace Pool is #A1D8E0 in HEX — rgb(161, 216, 224), hsl(188°, 50%, 75%), cmyk(28%, 4%, 0%, 12%).

Terrace Pool pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 188°, 50%, 75%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#A1D8E0

RGB161, 216, 224

HSL188°, 50%, 75%

HSV188°, 28%, 88%

CMYK28, 4, 0, 12

Decimal10606816

CSS RGBrgb(161, 216, 224)

CSS HSLhsl(188, 50%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

California 757

ΔE 1.3 · #9FDAE3

Behr

Viking 550E-3

ΔE 1.6 · #A6DAE0

Dulux

Aqua Clear Half S31G1H

ΔE 1.7 · #A5DDE5

Vista Paint

Fantasy Flight K-197

ΔE 2.4 · #9CDBE4

Kilz

Cloud Break RE230-01

ΔE 2.6 · #A6D7E2

PPG

Ocean Cruise 1236-4

ΔE 3 · #9CD4E1

Sherwin-Williams

Liquid Blue SW6779

ΔE 3.2 · #A6D4DE

Dunn-Edwards

Aqua Bloom DE5737

ΔE 3.4 · #96D3D8

Hallman-Lindsay

Quiet Pond 672

ΔE 3.8 · #94D8E2

Valspar

Sea Kiss 5005-9C

ΔE 4 · #A7DCDD

IKEA

IKEA083 83

ΔE 6 · #B6DCE6

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 7.5 · #87C8D7

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 8.5 · #A1C5C8

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 8.7 · #9CC7C4

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 11.5 · #84C3BE

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 11.9 · #7AC2D8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#A1D8E0

#DFA89F

Analogous

#9FDFC8

#A1D8E0

#9FB7DF

Triadic

#A1D8E0

#DF9FD7

#D7DF9F

Split-Complementary

#A1D8E0

#DF9FB7

#DFC89F

Tetradic

#A1D8E0

#C89FDF

#DFA89F

#B7DF9F

Monochromatic

#399DAC

#66BECC

#A1D8E0

#D9EFF2

#ECF7F9

Rectangle

#A1D8E0

#A89FDF

#DFA89F

#D7DF9F

Compound

#A1D8E0

#9FB7DF

#DFA89F

#DFC89F

Variations

Lighter

#B3DFE6

#C8E5E9

#E1EEF0

Darker

#63C0CF

#2F94A3

#1A5760

Saturation

#B6C6C9

#9FD7DF

#8FE2EF

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

1.57:1

Fail

vs Black

13.41:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A1D8E0

#C1C8E2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A1D8E0

#D0D0DF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A1D8E0

#A2D8D6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Terrace Pool 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

#B8CFC3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A1D8E0

Daylight 5500K

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

#A5D4E7

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.

#CA867B

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: #A1D8E0;

CSS — background

background-color: #A1D8E0;

CSS Variable

--color-terrace-pool: #A1D8E0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'terrace-pool': '#A1D8E0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A1D8E0] text-[#A1D8E0]

SCSS

$terrace-pool: #A1D8E0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A1D8E0?

#A1D8E0 is Terrace Pool, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #A1D8E0 warm or cool?

Terrace Pool reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Terrace Pool?

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

What colors pair well with Terrace Pool?

Terrace Pool 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 Terrace Pool?

You can download Terrace Pool 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 Terrace Pool?

The hex code is #A1D8E0. In RGB it's 161, 216, 224, and in HSL it's 188°, 50%, 75%.

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