GREENS

Aqua Wave

#A5D9DB

RGB 165, 217, 219 · HSL 182°, 43%, 75% · CMYK 25, 1, 0, 14

Aqua Wave is #A5D9DB in HEX — rgb(165, 217, 219), hsl(182°, 43%, 75%), cmyk(25%, 1%, 0%, 14%).

Aqua Wave pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 182°, 43%, 75%. 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#A5D9DB

RGB165, 217, 219

HSL182°, 43%, 75%

HSV182°, 25%, 86%

CMYK25, 1, 0, 14

Decimal10869211

CSS RGBrgb(165, 217, 219)

CSS HSLhsl(182, 43%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Aqua Wave RF220-02

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Sonoma 737

ΔE 1.2 · #A2DADC

Valspar

Sea Kiss 5005-9C

ΔE 1.2 · #A7DCDD

Vista Paint

Christopher Coast K-205

ΔE 1.4 · #A7DDDF

Sherwin-Williams

Spa SW6765

ΔE 1.5 · #A7DCDC

Dulux

Pool Side S30E1

ΔE 1.9 · #AAD8D9

Behr

Viking 550E-3

ΔE 2.2 · #A6DAE0

Dunn-Edwards

Aqua Bloom DE5737

ΔE 3.9 · #96D3D8

PPG

Seascape Green 1233-4

ΔE 4.5 · #B5E4E4

Hallman-Lindsay

Outerspace 686

ΔE 4.5 · #B4DCDA

IKEA

IKEA083 83

ΔE 6.8 · #B6DCE6

Colorhouse

Sprout .01 Sprout-01

ΔE 6.8 · #ADE8E2

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 8 · #A1C5C8

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 9.9 · #87C8D7

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 10.3 · #84C3BE

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 14.3 · #B3C3B9

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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

#A5D9DB

#DBA6A4

Analogous

#A4DBC1

#A5D9DB

#A4BDDB

Triadic

#A5D9DB

#DBA4D9

#D9DBA4

Split-Complementary

#A5D9DB

#DBA4BD

#DBC1A4

Tetradic

#A5D9DB

#C1A4DB

#DBA6A4

#BDDBA4

Monochromatic

#41A1A4

#6DC2C5

#A5D9DB

#DBF0F0

#EDF7F8

Rectangle

#A5D9DB

#A6A4DB

#DBA6A4

#D9DBA4

Compound

#A5D9DB

#A4BDDB

#DBA6A4

#DBC1A4

Variations

Lighter

#B6E0E2

#CBE6E7

#E2EFEF

Darker

#6BC4C7

#37989B

#1F595B

Saturation

#B7C7C7

#A4D9DB

#92EAED

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

1.55:1

Fail

vs Black

13.55:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A5D9DB

#C4C9DD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A5D9DB

#D1D1DB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A5D9DB

#A7D8D6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Aqua Wave 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

#BBCFBF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A5D9DB

Daylight 5500K

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

#A8D4E4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEC

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.

#C48381

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: #A5D9DB;

CSS — background

background-color: #A5D9DB;

CSS Variable

--color-aqua-wave: #A5D9DB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aqua-wave': '#A5D9DB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A5D9DB] text-[#A5D9DB]

SCSS

$aqua-wave: #A5D9DB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A5D9DB?

#A5D9DB is Aqua Wave, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #A5D9DB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aqua Wave?

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

What colors pair well with Aqua Wave?

Aqua Wave 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 Aqua Wave?

You can download Aqua Wave 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 Aqua Wave?

The hex code is #A5D9DB. In RGB it's 165, 217, 219, and in HSL it's 182°, 43%, 75%.

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