GREENS

Aspiring Blue

#A1DFC9

RGB 161, 223, 201 · HSL 159°, 49%, 75% · CMYK 28, 0, 10, 13

Aspiring Blue is #A1DFC9 in HEX — rgb(161, 223, 201), hsl(159°, 49%, 75%), cmyk(28%, 0%, 10%, 13%).

Aspiring Blue pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 159°, 49%, 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#A1DFC9

RGB161, 223, 201

HSL159°, 49%, 75%

HSV159°, 28%, 87%

CMYK28, 0, 10, 13

Decimal10608585

CSS RGBrgb(161, 223, 201)

CSS HSLhsl(159, 49%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Aspiring Blue S440-3

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Celadon 590

ΔE 1.2 · #A2E0CC

Hallman-Lindsay

Turquoise Tower 714

ΔE 1.9 · #A8E3CC

Dulux

Meristem S26G2

ΔE 2.6 · #AAE1CC

PPG

Almost Aqua 1229-3

ΔE 2.8 · #98DDC5

Vista Paint

Turquoise Tower C-713

ΔE 3.4 · #ACE5CB

Valspar

Fresh Mist 5008-9C

ΔE 4 · #9AE1D1

Dunn-Edwards

Wintermint DE5689

ΔE 4.8 · #94D2BF

Kilz

Green Surf RG160-02

ΔE 6 · #ACDAC9

Sherwin-Williams

Refresh SW6751

ΔE 7.2 · #A1D4C8

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 7.7 · #91D0C5

Colorhouse

Sprout .01 Sprout-01

ΔE 9.5 · #ADE8E2

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 13.1 · #84C3BE

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 15.1 · #84B59C

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 16.8 · #75C89E

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 16.8 · #D4E2C8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

#A1DFC9

#DEA0B6

Analogous

#A0DEA9

#A1DFC9

#A0D5DE

Triadic

#A1DFC9

#C9A0DE

#DEC9A0

Split-Complementary

#A1DFC9

#DEA0D5

#DEA9A0

Tetradic

#A1DFC9

#A9A0DE

#DEA0B6

#D5DEA0

Monochromatic

#3BAB84

#67CBA8

#A1DFC9

#D9F2E9

#ECF8F4

Rectangle

#A1DFC9

#A0B6DE

#DEA0B6

#DEC9A0

Compound

#A1DFC9

#A0D5DE

#DEA0B6

#DEA9A0

Variations

Lighter

#B3E5D3

#C9E9DE

#E1F0EB

Darker

#65CDA9

#30A27A

#1B6048

Saturation

#B6C9C2

#A0DEC9

#90EFCD

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

1.51:1

Fail

vs Black

13.91:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A1DFC9

#CBCBCB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A1DFC9

#D6D6CC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A1DFC9

#A6DBDB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Aspiring Blue 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

#B8D4B2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A1DFC9

Daylight 5500K

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

#A5D9D6

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.

#C97C97

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: #A1DFC9;

CSS — background

background-color: #A1DFC9;

CSS Variable

--color-aspiring-blue: #A1DFC9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aspiring-blue': '#A1DFC9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A1DFC9] text-[#A1DFC9]

SCSS

$aspiring-blue: #A1DFC9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A1DFC9?

#A1DFC9 is Aspiring Blue, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #A1DFC9 warm or cool?

Aspiring Blue reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Aspiring Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Aspiring Blue?

Aspiring Blue 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 Aspiring Blue?

You can download Aspiring Blue 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 Aspiring Blue?

The hex code is #A1DFC9. In RGB it's 161, 223, 201, and in HSL it's 159°, 49%, 75%.

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