GREENS

Shadow Blue

#A4CACE

RGB 164, 202, 206 · HSL 186°, 30%, 73% · CMYK 20, 2, 0, 19

Shadow Blue is #A4CACE in HEX — rgb(164, 202, 206), hsl(186°, 30%, 73%), cmyk(20%, 2%, 0%, 19%).

Shadow Blue pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 186°, 30%, 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#A4CACE

RGB164, 202, 206

HSL186°, 30%, 73%

HSV186°, 20%, 81%

CMYK20, 2, 0, 19

Decimal10799822

CSS RGBrgb(164, 202, 206)

CSS HSLhsl(186, 30%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Shadow Blue N480-3

Exact match

Dulux

Sky Chase S32B1

ΔE 1.2 · #A5CBD1

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 1.9 · #A1C5C8

Valspar

Sea Sparkle 5003-7B

ΔE 2.4 · #9DC8CF

Sherwin-Williams

Agua Fría SW9053

ΔE 2.4 · #9FC5CC

Kilz

Wind Blown RF170-01

ΔE 2.9 · #A3C3C7

Benjamin Moore

Thunderbird 675

ΔE 3.3 · #A7CCCA

Dunn-Edwards

Surfside DE5765

ΔE 3.9 · #9ACAD3

Vista Paint

Gift of the Sea K-180

ΔE 4.3 · #A2C5D0

PPG

Frosty Glade 1146-4

ΔE 4.6 · #A0C0BF

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 4.6 · #9CC7C4

IKEA

IKEA153 153

ΔE 5 · #B1CBC9

Hallman-Lindsay

Restful Retreat 497

ΔE 5.3 · #B1C7C9

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 9.6 · #87C8D7

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 10.3 · #B3C3B9

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 10.5 · #7FB5B5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

#A4CACE

#CFAAA5

Analogous

#A5CFBE

#A4CACE

#A5B6CF

Triadic

#A4CACE

#CFA5CB

#CBCFA5

Split-Complementary

#A4CACE

#CFA5B6

#CFBEA5

Tetradic

#A4CACE

#BEA5CF

#CFAAA5

#B6CFA5

Monochromatic

#4D888F

#74AEB4

#A4CACE

#D7E8EA

#EEF5F6

Rectangle

#A4CACE

#AAA5CF

#CFAAA5

#CBCFA5

Compound

#A4CACE

#A5B6CF

#CFAAA5

#CFBEA5

Variations

Lighter

#B7D5D8

#CBDEE0

#E2EBEC

Darker

#74B0B6

#458188

#274C50

Saturation

#B4BFC0

#A5CBCF

#8DDEE7

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

1.76:1

Fail

vs Black

11.92:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A4CACE

#BABFD0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A4CACE

#C4C4CD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A4CACE

#A5CAC8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Shadow Blue 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

#BAC4B6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A4CACE

Daylight 5500K

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

#A8C9DA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EBEC

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.

#B78A86

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: #A4CACE;

CSS — background

background-color: #A4CACE;

CSS Variable

--color-shadow-blue: #A4CACE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shadow-blue': '#A4CACE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A4CACE] text-[#A4CACE]

SCSS

$shadow-blue: #A4CACE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A4CACE?

#A4CACE is Shadow Blue, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #A4CACE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Shadow Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Shadow Blue?

Shadow Blue 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 Shadow Blue?

You can download Shadow Blue 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 Shadow Blue?

The hex code is #A4CACE. In RGB it's 164, 202, 206, and in HSL it's 186°, 30%, 73%.

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