GREENS

Shimmering Glade

#A2D5C3

RGB 162, 213, 195 · HSL 159°, 38%, 74% · CMYK 24, 0, 8, 16

Shimmering Glade is #A2D5C3 in HEX — rgb(162, 213, 195), hsl(159°, 38%, 74%), cmyk(24%, 0%, 8%, 16%).

Shimmering Glade pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 159°, 38%, 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#A2D5C3

RGB162, 213, 195

HSL159°, 38%, 74%

HSV159°, 24%, 84%

CMYK24, 0, 8, 16

Decimal10671555

CSS RGBrgb(162, 213, 195)

CSS HSLhsl(159, 38%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Shimmering Glade C-706

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Shimmering Glade 707

ΔE 0.7 · #A3D6C5

Behr

Swan Sea 500F-4

ΔE 2.1 · #A6DBC9

PPG

Flowering Cactus 1228-3

ΔE 2.7 · #A2D4BD

Dulux

Prism S26F2

ΔE 2.7 · #AADCCB

Kilz

Green Surf RG160-02

ΔE 2.8 · #ACDAC9

Sherwin-Williams

Refresh SW6751

ΔE 3.2 · #A1D4C8

Benjamin Moore

Key 620

ΔE 3.4 · #98CCBC

Valspar

Simply Seafoam 5008-7C

ΔE 3.5 · #A3D3C7

Dunn-Edwards

Wintermint DE5689

ΔE 4 · #94D2BF

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 5.5 · #91D0C5

Colorhouse

Water .07 Water-07

ΔE 5.9 · #A6CDC2

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 10.1 · #84C3BE

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 12.4 · #84B59C

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 13.4 · #B3C3B9

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 18.4 · #87C8D7

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

#A2D5C3

#D6A4B5

Analogous

#A4D6AB

#A2D5C3

#A4CED6

Triadic

#A2D5C3

#C4A4D6

#D6C4A4

Split-Complementary

#A2D5C3

#D6A4CE

#D6ABA4

Tetradic

#A2D5C3

#ABA4D6

#D6A4B5

#CED6A4

Monochromatic

#469B7D

#6FBEA2

#A2D5C3

#D8EEE6

#EDF7F4

Rectangle

#A2D5C3

#A4B5D6

#D6A4B5

#D6C4A4

Compound

#A2D5C3

#A4CED6

#D6A4B5

#D6ABA4

Variations

Lighter

#B6DED0

#CAE4DB

#E2EEEA

Darker

#6DC0A3

#3C9375

#225744

Saturation

#B5C4BF

#A4D6C4

#8FEACA

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

1.64:1

Fail

vs Black

12.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A2D5C3

#C4C4C5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A2D5C3

#CDCDC5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A2D5C3

#A6D1D1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Shimmering Glade 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

#B9CCAD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A2D5C3

Daylight 5500K

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

#A6D1D2

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.

#BF8297

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: #A2D5C3;

CSS — background

background-color: #A2D5C3;

CSS Variable

--color-shimmering-glade: #A2D5C3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shimmering-glade': '#A2D5C3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A2D5C3] text-[#A2D5C3]

SCSS

$shimmering-glade: #A2D5C3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A2D5C3?

#A2D5C3 is Shimmering Glade, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #A2D5C3 warm or cool?

Shimmering Glade reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Shimmering Glade?

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

What colors pair well with Shimmering Glade?

Shimmering Glade 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 Shimmering Glade?

You can download Shimmering Glade 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 Shimmering Glade?

The hex code is #A2D5C3. In RGB it's 162, 213, 195, and in HSL it's 159°, 38%, 74%.

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