GREENS

Spinnaker

#A3E2DD

RGB 163, 226, 221 · HSL 175°, 52%, 76% · CMYK 28, 0, 2, 11

Spinnaker is #A3E2DD in HEX — rgb(163, 226, 221), hsl(175°, 52%, 76%), cmyk(28%, 0%, 2%, 11%).

Spinnaker pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 175°, 52%, 76%. 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#A3E2DD

RGB163, 226, 221

HSL175°, 52%, 76%

HSV175°, 28%, 89%

CMYK28, 0, 2, 11

Decimal10740445

CSS RGBrgb(163, 226, 221)

CSS HSLhsl(175, 52%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Everest C-678

ΔE 1 · #A0E2DE

Hallman-Lindsay

Everest 679

ΔE 1.5 · #A0E3E0

PPG

Silent Ripple 1232-3

ΔE 2.3 · #ABE3DE

Dulux

Pale Pastel S28G2

ΔE 2.3 · #9ADED9

Colorhouse

Sprout .01 Sprout-01

ΔE 2.6 · #ADE8E2

Behr

Spring Storm S450-3

ΔE 2.8 · #A9E0D8

Benjamin Moore

Oceanfront 660

ΔE 3.4 · #AEE2DB

Valspar

Ocean Whisper 6001-9B

ΔE 4.1 · #ACE6DA

Dunn-Edwards

Spearmint DE5729

ΔE 4.2 · #B1EAE8

Sherwin-Williams

Spa SW6765

ΔE 4.5 · #A7DCDC

Kilz

Polished Turquoise RG140-01

ΔE 5 · #96DFD4

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 7.4 · #91D0C5

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 11.1 · #84C3BE

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 13 · #A1C5C8

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 13.9 · #87C8D7

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 17.4 · #B3C3B9

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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

#A3E2DD

#E2A2A7

Analogous

#A2E2BC

#A3E2DD

#A2C7E2

Triadic

#A3E2DD

#DCA2E2

#E2DCA2

Split-Complementary

#A3E2DD

#E2A2C7

#E2BCA2

Tetradic

#A3E2DD

#BCA2E2

#E2A2A7

#C7E2A2

Monochromatic

#38B2A8

#68CFC7

#A3E2DD

#DCF4F2

#ECF9F8

Rectangle

#A3E2DD

#A2A7E2

#E2A2A7

#E2DCA2

Compound

#A3E2DD

#A2C7E2

#E2A2A7

#E2BCA2

Variations

Lighter

#B5E7E3

#CAEBE8

#E2F1F0

Darker

#64D2C9

#2EA89D

#19635D

Saturation

#B8CBCA

#A2E2DC

#93F0E9

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

1.45:1

Fail

vs Black

14.48:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A3E2DD

#CBCFDF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A3E2DD

#D9D9DE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A3E2DD

#A6E0DF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Spinnaker 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

#BAD6C1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A3E2DD

Daylight 5500K

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

#A7DBE5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EDEC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#CD7D83

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: #A3E2DD;

CSS — background

background-color: #A3E2DD;

CSS Variable

--color-spinnaker: #A3E2DD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spinnaker': '#A3E2DD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A3E2DD] text-[#A3E2DD]

SCSS

$spinnaker: #A3E2DD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A3E2DD?

#A3E2DD is Spinnaker, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #A3E2DD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Spinnaker?

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

What colors pair well with Spinnaker?

Spinnaker 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 Spinnaker?

You can download Spinnaker 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 Spinnaker?

The hex code is #A3E2DD. In RGB it's 163, 226, 221, and in HSL it's 175°, 52%, 76%.

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