GREENS

Aspiring Blue

#A2C1C0

RGB 162, 193, 192 · HSL 178°, 20%, 70% · CMYK 16, 0, 1, 24

Aspiring Blue is #A2C1C0 in HEX — rgb(162, 193, 192), hsl(178°, 20%, 70%), cmyk(16%, 0%, 1%, 24%).

Aspiring Blue pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 178°, 20%, 70%. 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#A2C1C0

RGB162, 193, 192

HSL178°, 20%, 70%

HSV178°, 16%, 76%

CMYK16, 0, 1, 24

Decimal10666432

CSS RGBrgb(162, 193, 192)

CSS HSLhsl(178, 20%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Frosty Glade 1146-4

ΔE 0.6 · #A0C0BF

Sherwin-Williams

Aquaverde SW9051

ΔE 1.3 · #A3C0BD

Kilz

Bell Bottoms RF240-02

ΔE 1.5 · #A6C1C1

Dulux

Blende Blue S29B2

ΔE 1.9 · #A9C4C3

Valspar

Lake Country 5003-5C

ΔE 2.8 · #9BBAB7

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 2.9 · #A1C5C8

Behr

Lap Pool Blue PPU12-6

ΔE 2.9 · #98BBB9

Benjamin Moore

Kensington 710

ΔE 3.1 · #9BBAB6

Vista Paint

Teal Twilight K-220

ΔE 3.4 · #9EC6C3

Hallman-Lindsay

Dreaming Of The Day 470

ΔE 3.4 · #ABC1BD

Dunn-Edwards

Seaport DE5744

ΔE 3.6 · #AECAC8

IKEA

IKEA153 153

ΔE 4.3 · #B1CBC9

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 4.4 · #9CC7C4

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 7.1 · #B3C3B9

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 9.4 · #7FB5B5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

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

#A2C1C0

#C2A3A4

Analogous

#A3C2B1

#A2C1C0

#A3B4C2

Triadic

#A2C1C0

#C1A3C2

#C2C1A3

Split-Complementary

#A2C1C0

#C2A3B4

#C2B1A3

Tetradic

#A2C1C0

#B1A3C2

#C2A3A4

#B4C2A3

Monochromatic

#527A79

#75A3A2

#A2C1C0

#D1E0E0

#F0F5F5

Rectangle

#A2C1C0

#A3A4C2

#C2A3A4

#C2C1A3

Compound

#A2C1C0

#A3B4C2

#C2A3A4

#C2B1A3

Variations

Lighter

#B6CECD

#C9D9D8

#E0E8E8

Darker

#77A6A5

#4D7876

#2C4645

Saturation

#AEB7B7

#A3C2C1

#85E0DD

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

1.92:1

Fail

vs Black

10.93:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A2C1C0

#B5B7C1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A2C1C0

#BCBCC0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A2C1C0

#A3C0BF

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

#B9BDAB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A2C1C0

Daylight 5500K

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

#A6C2CF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#B27E80

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: #A2C1C0;

CSS — background

background-color: #A2C1C0;

CSS Variable

--color-aspiring-blue: #A2C1C0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aspiring-blue': '#A2C1C0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A2C1C0] text-[#A2C1C0]

SCSS

$aspiring-blue: #A2C1C0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A2C1C0?

#A2C1C0 is Aspiring Blue, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #A2C1C0 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 #A2C1C0. In RGB it's 162, 193, 192, and in HSL it's 178°, 20%, 70%.

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