GREENS

Simply Seafoam

#A3D3C7

RGB 163, 211, 199 · HSL 165°, 35%, 73% · CMYK 23, 0, 6, 17

Simply Seafoam is #A3D3C7 in HEX — rgb(163, 211, 199), hsl(165°, 35%, 73%), cmyk(23%, 0%, 6%, 17%).

Simply Seafoam pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 165°, 35%, 73%. 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#A3D3C7

RGB163, 211, 199

HSL165°, 35%, 73%

HSV165°, 23%, 83%

CMYK23, 0, 6, 17

Decimal10736583

CSS RGBrgb(163, 211, 199)

CSS HSLhsl(165, 35%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Simply Seafoam 5008-7C

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Refresh SW6751

ΔE 1 · #A1D4C8

PPG

Whirlpool 1230-3

ΔE 1.9 · #A5D8CD

Dulux

Phosphorus S27D2

ΔE 1.9 · #A5D0C5

Behr

Thermal Aqua HDC-SM14-6

ΔE 2.4 · #9CCEC0

Hallman-Lindsay

Shimmering Glade 707

ΔE 3 · #A3D6C5

Vista Paint

Irish Lass K-261

ΔE 3.1 · #ADDBCF

Colorhouse

Water .07 Water-07

ΔE 3.4 · #A6CDC2

Benjamin Moore

Copper 619

ΔE 3.5 · #B0D8CC

Kilz

Green Surf RG160-02

ΔE 3.6 · #ACDAC9

Dunn-Edwards

Jaded Clouds DE5702

ΔE 3.9 · #AEDDD3

IKEA

IKEA117 117

ΔE 4.7 · #A6CABF

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 8.6 · #84C3BE

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 10 · #A1C5C8

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 11.5 · #B3C3B9

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 15.5 · #87C8D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#A3D3C7

#D2A2AE

Analogous

#A2D2AE

#A3D3C7

#A2C6D2

Triadic

#A3D3C7

#C6A2D2

#D2C6A2

Split-Complementary

#A3D3C7

#D2A2C6

#D2AEA2

Tetradic

#A3D3C7

#AEA2D2

#D2A2AE

#C6D2A2

Monochromatic

#479481

#6EB9A7

#A3D3C7

#D6EBE6

#EEF7F4

Rectangle

#A3D3C7

#A2AED2

#D2A2AE

#D2C6A2

Compound

#A3D3C7

#A2C6D2

#D2A2AE

#D2AEA2

Variations

Lighter

#B5DBD2

#C9E2DC

#E1EDEA

Darker

#6EBCA8

#3F8E7A

#245448

Saturation

#B3C1BE

#A2D2C6

#8CE9D1

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

1.65:1

Fail

vs Black

12.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A3D3C7

#C2C3C9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A3D3C7

#CCCCC9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A3D3C7

#A6D0D0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Simply Seafoam 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

#BACBB0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A3D3C7

Daylight 5500K

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

#A7D0D5

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.

#BB8190

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: #A3D3C7;

CSS — background

background-color: #A3D3C7;

CSS Variable

--color-simply-seafoam: #A3D3C7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'simply-seafoam': '#A3D3C7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A3D3C7] text-[#A3D3C7]

SCSS

$simply-seafoam: #A3D3C7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A3D3C7?

#A3D3C7 is Simply Seafoam, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #A3D3C7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Simply Seafoam?

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

What colors pair well with Simply Seafoam?

Simply Seafoam 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 Simply Seafoam?

You can download Simply Seafoam 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 Simply Seafoam?

The hex code is #A3D3C7. In RGB it's 163, 211, 199, and in HSL it's 165°, 35%, 73%.

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