GREENS

Phosphorus

#A5D0C6

RGB 165, 208, 198 · HSL 166°, 31%, 73% · CMYK 21, 0, 5, 18

Phosphorus is #A5D0C6 in HEX — rgb(165, 208, 198), hsl(166°, 31%, 73%), cmyk(21%, 0%, 5%, 18%).

Phosphorus pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 166°, 31%, 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#A5D0C6

RGB165, 208, 198

HSL166°, 31%, 73%

HSV166°, 21%, 82%

CMYK21, 0, 5, 18

Decimal10866886

CSS RGBrgb(165, 208, 198)

CSS HSLhsl(166, 31%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Phosphorus S27D2

ΔE 0.5 · #A5D0C5

Colorhouse

Water .07 Water-07

ΔE 1.6 · #A6CDC2

Valspar

Simply Seafoam 5008-7C

ΔE 2.1 · #A3D3C7

Sherwin-Williams

Blue Sky SW0063

ΔE 2.2 · #ABD1C9

PPG

Tarreyton 1140-3

ΔE 2.6 · #A1CDBF

Behr

Greenwich Village N440-3

ΔE 2.8 · #AFD4CB

IKEA

IKEA117 117

ΔE 2.9 · #A6CABF

Benjamin Moore

Copper 619

ΔE 3.3 · #B0D8CC

Kilz

Oceanic TB-54

ΔE 3.9 · #98C6BD

Vista Paint

Irish Lass K-261

ΔE 4 · #ADDBCF

Dunn-Edwards

Jaded Clouds DE5702

ΔE 4.6 · #AEDDD3

Hallman-Lindsay

Shimmering Glade 707

ΔE 4.9 · #A3D6C5

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 8.2 · #A1C5C8

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 8.7 · #84C3BE

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 9.6 · #B3C3B9

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 14.7 · #87C8D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#A5D0C6

#CFA5AF

Analogous

#A5CFB0

#A5D0C6

#A5C4CF

Triadic

#A5D0C6

#C6A5CF

#CFC6A5

Split-Complementary

#A5D0C6

#CFA5C4

#CFB0A5

Tetradic

#A5D0C6

#B0A5CF

#CFA5AF

#C4CFA5

Monochromatic

#4C9080

#73B5A6

#A5D0C6

#D7EAE5

#EEF6F4

Rectangle

#A5D0C6

#A5AFCF

#CFA5AF

#CFC6A5

Compound

#A5D0C6

#A5C4CF

#CFA5AF

#CFB0A5

Variations

Lighter

#B7D9D1

#CBE1DB

#E2ECEA

Darker

#72B7A7

#438979

#265147

Saturation

#B4C1BE

#A5CFC6

#8DE7D2

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

1.69:1

Fail

vs Black

12.44:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A5D0C6

#C1C2C8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A5D0C6

#CACAC7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A5D0C6

#A8CECD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Phosphorus 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

#BBC9B0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A5D0C6

Daylight 5500K

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

#A8CED4

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.

#B88591

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: #A5D0C6;

CSS — background

background-color: #A5D0C6;

CSS Variable

--color-phosphorus: #A5D0C6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'phosphorus': '#A5D0C6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A5D0C6] text-[#A5D0C6]

SCSS

$phosphorus: #A5D0C6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A5D0C6?

#A5D0C6 is Phosphorus, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #A5D0C6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Phosphorus?

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

What colors pair well with Phosphorus?

Phosphorus 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 Phosphorus?

You can download Phosphorus 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 Phosphorus?

The hex code is #A5D0C6. In RGB it's 165, 208, 198, and in HSL it's 166°, 31%, 73%.

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