GREENS

Mystery

#A4CDCB

RGB 164, 205, 203 · HSL 177°, 29%, 72% · CMYK 20, 0, 1, 20

Mystery is #A4CDCB in HEX — rgb(164, 205, 203), hsl(177°, 29%, 72%), cmyk(20%, 0%, 1%, 20%).

Mystery pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 177°, 29%, 72%. 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#A4CDCB

RGB164, 205, 203

HSL177°, 29%, 72%

HSV177°, 20%, 80%

CMYK20, 0, 1, 20

Decimal10800587

CSS RGBrgb(164, 205, 203)

CSS HSLhsl(177, 29%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

MysteryS29D2

Exact match

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Thunderbird675

ΔE 1.3 · #A7CCCA

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Behr

Half Sea FogN470-3

ΔE 1.3 · #A7CCCA

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ΔE 2.5 · #9CC7C4

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Teal TwilightK-220

ΔE 2.6 · #9EC6C3

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RaindropSW6485

ΔE 2.7 · #9EC6C6

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Valspar

Lake Breeze5007-7B

ΔE 3.2 · #AED4CF

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PPG

Cassiopeia1141-3

ΔE 3.7 · #AED0C9

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Kilz

Jamaican DreamRG150-01

ΔE 3.9 · #A4D6D3

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Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground210

ΔE 4.1 · #A1C5C8

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Dunn-Edwards

SeaportDE5744

ΔE 4.3 · #AECAC8

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IKEA

IKEA153153

ΔE 5 · #B1CBC9

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Hallman-Lindsay

Outerspace686

ΔE 5.5 · #B4DCDA

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RAL

Light Green6027

ΔE 8.8 · #84C3BE

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Dutch Boy

Fair MaidenDCP-0456

ΔE 9.5 · #B3C3B9

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Kobra

Blue27

ΔE 11.3 · #87C8D7

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#A4CDCB

#CCA3A5

Analogous

#A3CCB6

#A4CDCB

#A3BACC

Triadic

#A4CDCB

#CAA3CC

#CCCAA3

Split-Complementary

#A4CDCB

#CCA3BA

#CCB6A3

Tetradic

#A4CDCB

#B6A3CC

#CCA3A5

#BACCA3

Monochromatic

#4C8A87

#72B1AE

#A4CDCB

#D4E7E7

#EFF6F6

Rectangle

#A4CDCB

#A3A5CC

#CCA3A5

#CCCAA3

Compound

#A4CDCB

#A3BACC

#CCA3A5

#CCB6A3

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Mystery run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #EBF4F4

Tint #D9EAE9

Tint #C7E0DF

Tint #B5D6D5

Base #A4CDCB

Shade #72B1AE

Shade #4C8A87

Shade #315957

Shade #162727

Variations

Lighter

#B5D6D5

#CADFDE

#E1EBEB

Darker

#72B4B1

#458582

#274E4C

Saturation

#B1BEBD

#A3CCCA

#8AE6E1

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

1.73:1

Fail

vs Black

12.17:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A4CDCB

#BDC0CD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A4CDCB

#C7C7CB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A4CDCB

#A6CCCB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Mystery 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

#BAC6B3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A4CDCB

Daylight 5500K

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

#A8CBD8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEC

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.

#B58386

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: #A4CDCB;

CSS — background

background-color: #A4CDCB;

CSS Variable

--color-mystery: #A4CDCB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mystery': '#A4CDCB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A4CDCB] text-[#A4CDCB]

SCSS

$mystery: #A4CDCB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A4CDCB?

#A4CDCB is Mystery, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #A4CDCB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mystery?

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

What colors pair well with Mystery?

Mystery 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 Mystery?

You can download Mystery 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 Mystery?

The hex code is #A4CDCB. In RGB it's 164, 205, 203, and in HSL it's 177°, 29%, 72%.

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