GREENS

Aquaverde

#A3C0BD

RGB 163, 192, 189 · HSL 174°, 19%, 70% · CMYK 15, 0, 2, 25

Aquaverde is #A3C0BD in HEX — rgb(163, 192, 189), hsl(174°, 19%, 70%), cmyk(15%, 0%, 2%, 25%).

Aquaverde pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 174°, 19%, 70%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#A3C0BD

RGB163, 192, 189

HSL174°, 19%, 70%

HSV174°, 15%, 75%

CMYK15, 0, 2, 25

Decimal10731709

CSS RGBrgb(163, 192, 189)

CSS HSLhsl(174, 19%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Aquaverde SW9051

Exact match

PPG

Frosty Glade 1146-4

ΔE 1.4 · #A0C0BF

Kilz

Bell Bottoms RF240-02

ΔE 1.9 · #A6C1C1

Dulux

Glacier Blue S28A2

ΔE 2 · #A9C1BF

Valspar

Lake Country 5003-5C

ΔE 2.4 · #9BBAB7

Benjamin Moore

Rhine 689

ΔE 2.5 · #A5BCB7

Hallman-Lindsay

Dreaming Of The Day 470

ΔE 2.6 · #ABC1BD

Behr

Cascade Green MQ6-36

ΔE 2.6 · #9FBFB8

Vista Paint

Dreaming of the Day C-469

ΔE 2.8 · #ABC2BC

Dunn-Edwards

Seaport DE5744

ΔE 3.8 · #AECAC8

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 4.1 · #A1C5C8

IKEA

IKEA153 153

ΔE 4.4 · #B1CBC9

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 4.9 · #9CC7C4

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 6 · #B3C3B9

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 9.8 · #7FB5B5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.3 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#A3C0BD

#C1A4A7

Analogous

#A4C1B0

#A3C0BD

#A4B5C1

Triadic

#A3C0BD

#BEA4C1

#C1BEA4

Split-Complementary

#A3C0BD

#C1A4B5

#C1B0A4

Tetradic

#A3C0BD

#B0A4C1

#C1A4A7

#B5C1A4

Monochromatic

#537976

#76A29E

#A3C0BD

#D1E0DF

#F0F5F4

Rectangle

#A3C0BD

#A4A7C1

#C1A4A7

#C1BEA4

Compound

#A3C0BD

#A4B5C1

#C1A4A7

#C1B0A4

Variations

Lighter

#B6CDCB

#CAD9D7

#E1E8E7

Darker

#78A5A1

#4E7773

#2D4643

Saturation

#AEB7B6

#A4C1BE

#85E0D7

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

1.94:1

Fail

vs Black

10.83:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A3C0BD

#B5B7BE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A3C0BD

#BBBBBD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A3C0BD

#A4BFBE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Aquaverde 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

#BABDA9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A3C0BD

Daylight 5500K

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

#A7C2CD

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#B27E83

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: #A3C0BD;

CSS — background

background-color: #A3C0BD;

CSS Variable

--color-aquaverde: #A3C0BD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aquaverde': '#A3C0BD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A3C0BD] text-[#A3C0BD]

SCSS

$aquaverde: #A3C0BD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A3C0BD?

#A3C0BD is Aquaverde, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #A3C0BD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aquaverde?

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

What colors pair well with Aquaverde?

Aquaverde 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 Aquaverde?

You can download Aquaverde 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 Aquaverde?

The hex code is #A3C0BD. In RGB it's 163, 192, 189, and in HSL it's 174°, 19%, 70%.

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