GREENS

Harbor

#A3E5D9

RGB 163, 229, 217 · HSL 169°, 56%, 77% · CMYK 29, 0, 5, 10

Harbor is #A3E5D9 in HEX — rgb(163, 229, 217), hsl(169°, 56%, 77%), cmyk(29%, 0%, 5%, 10%).

Harbor pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 169°, 56%, 77%. 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#A3E5D9

RGB163, 229, 217

HSL169°, 56%, 77%

HSV169°, 29%, 90%

CMYK29, 0, 5, 10

Decimal10741209

CSS RGBrgb(163, 229, 217)

CSS HSLhsl(169, 56%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Harbor 654

Exact match

Vista Paint

Jardin Jewel K-269

ΔE 2.3 · #A8E7D7

Behr

Aloha MQ4-23

ΔE 2.4 · #ABE9DF

Dulux

Sharbah Fizz S27G2

ΔE 2.5 · #9BE3D5

Valspar

Ocean Whisper 6001-9B

ΔE 2.6 · #ACE6DA

Kilz

Polished Turquoise RG140-01

ΔE 3.2 · #96DFD4

Dunn-Edwards

East Cape DE5694

ΔE 3.6 · #B0EEE2

Colorhouse

Sprout .01 Sprout-01

ΔE 4.4 · #ADE8E2

Hallman-Lindsay

Everest 679

ΔE 4.8 · #A0E3E0

PPG

Silent Ripple 1232-3

ΔE 5.1 · #ABE3DE

Sherwin-Williams

Aqueduct SW6758

ΔE 6.5 · #A1D5CB

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 7.3 · #91D0C5

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 12.4 · #84C3BE

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 15.8 · #A1C5C8

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 17.5 · #87C8D7

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 18.4 · #D4E2C8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

69/100

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

#A3E5D9

#E5A4B0

Analogous

#A4E5B8

#A3E5D9

#A4D0E5

Triadic

#A3E5D9

#D9A4E5

#E5D9A4

Split-Complementary

#A3E5D9

#E5A4D0

#E5B8A4

Tetradic

#A3E5D9

#B8A4E5

#E5A4B0

#D0E5A4

Monochromatic

#35BBA2

#68D4C0

#A3E5D9

#DFF6F2

#EBF9F7

Rectangle

#A3E5D9

#A4B0E5

#E5A4B0

#E5D9A4

Compound

#A3E5D9

#A4D0E5

#E5A4B0

#E5B8A4

Variations

Lighter

#B6EAE1

#CBEDE6

#E2F3F0

Darker

#64D7C2

#29AF96

#166758

Saturation

#BACECB

#A4E5D9

#97F2E1

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

1.42:1

Fail

vs Black

14.77:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A3E5D9

#CED0DB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A3E5D9

#DCDCDB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A3E5D9

#A7E2E1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Harbor 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

#BAD8BE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A3E5D9

Daylight 5500K

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

#A7DDE2

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.

#D17D8C

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: #A3E5D9;

CSS — background

background-color: #A3E5D9;

CSS Variable

--color-harbor: #A3E5D9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'harbor': '#A3E5D9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A3E5D9] text-[#A3E5D9]

SCSS

$harbor: #A3E5D9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A3E5D9?

#A3E5D9 is Harbor, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #A3E5D9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Harbor?

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

What colors pair well with Harbor?

Harbor 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 Harbor?

You can download Harbor 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 Harbor?

The hex code is #A3E5D9. In RGB it's 163, 229, 217, and in HSL it's 169°, 56%, 77%.

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