GREENS

Bell Bottoms

#A6C1C1

RGB 166, 193, 193 · HSL 180°, 18%, 70% · CMYK 14, 0, 0, 24

Bell Bottoms is #A6C1C1 in HEX — rgb(166, 193, 193), hsl(180°, 18%, 70%), cmyk(14%, 0%, 0%, 24%).

Bell Bottoms pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 180°, 18%, 70%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#A6C1C1

RGB166, 193, 193

HSL180°, 18%, 70%

HSV180°, 14%, 76%

CMYK14, 0, 0, 24

Decimal10928577

CSS RGBrgb(166, 193, 193)

CSS HSLhsl(180, 18%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Bell Bottoms RF240-02

Exact match

Dulux

Blende Blue S29B2

ΔE 1.2 · #A9C4C3

PPG

Colonial Aqua 1148-4

ΔE 1.9 · #A1BDBF

Sherwin-Williams

Aquaverde SW9051

ΔE 1.9 · #A3C0BD

Benjamin Moore

Paradiso 717

ΔE 2.1 · #AAC4C7

Behr

Oslo Blue PPU13-13

ΔE 2.1 · #A6BDBF

Hallman-Lindsay

Dreaming Of The Day 470

ΔE 2.7 · #ABC1BD

Vista Paint

Indulgence C-482

ΔE 3 · #AFC2C0

Dunn-Edwards

Blue Spruce DE5772

ΔE 3 · #ADC5C9

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 3.4 · #A1C5C8

Valspar

Lake Country 5003-5C

ΔE 3.7 · #9BBAB7

IKEA

IKEA153 153

ΔE 3.8 · #B1CBC9

Colorhouse

Water .04 Water-04

ΔE 4.8 · #9FB4B4

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 6.6 · #B3C3B9

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 10 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.3 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

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

#A6C1C1

#C0A5A5

Analogous

#A5C0B3

#A6C1C1

#A5B3C0

Triadic

#A6C1C1

#C0A5C0

#C0C0A5

Split-Complementary

#A6C1C1

#C0A5B3

#C0B3A5

Tetradic

#A6C1C1

#B3A5C0

#C0A5A5

#B3C0A5

Monochromatic

#547878

#78A1A1

#A6C1C1

#D2E0E0

#F0F5F5

Rectangle

#A6C1C1

#A5A5C0

#C0A5A5

#C0C0A5

Compound

#A6C1C1

#A5B3C0

#C0A5A5

#C0B3A5

Variations

Lighter

#B7CDCD

#CAD8D8

#E1E8E8

Darker

#7AA4A4

#4F7676

#2D4545

Saturation

#AEB7B7

#A5C0C0

#85E0E0

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

1.91:1

Fail

vs Black

11.02:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A6C1C1

#B6B8C2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A6C1C1

#BDBDC1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A6C1C1

#A7C1C0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Bell Bottoms 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

#BCBDAC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A6C1C1

Daylight 5500K

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

#A9C2D0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#B27E7E

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: #A6C1C1;

CSS — background

background-color: #A6C1C1;

CSS Variable

--color-bell-bottoms: #A6C1C1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bell-bottoms': '#A6C1C1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A6C1C1] text-[#A6C1C1]

SCSS

$bell-bottoms: #A6C1C1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A6C1C1?

#A6C1C1 is Bell Bottoms, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #A6C1C1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bell Bottoms?

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

What colors pair well with Bell Bottoms?

Bell Bottoms 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 Bell Bottoms?

You can download Bell Bottoms 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 Bell Bottoms?

The hex code is #A6C1C1. In RGB it's 166, 193, 193, and in HSL it's 180°, 18%, 70%.

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