GREENS

Southern Belle

#A6D6C3

RGB 166, 214, 195 · HSL 156°, 37%, 75% · CMYK 22, 0, 9, 16

Southern Belle is #A6D6C3 in HEX — rgb(166, 214, 195), hsl(156°, 37%, 75%), cmyk(22%, 0%, 9%, 16%).

Southern Belle pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 156°, 37%, 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#A6D6C3

RGB166, 214, 195

HSL156°, 37%, 75%

HSV156°, 22%, 84%

CMYK22, 0, 9, 16

Decimal10933955

CSS RGBrgb(166, 214, 195)

CSS HSLhsl(156, 37%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Shimmering Glade C-706

ΔE 1.2 · #A2D5C3

Hallman-Lindsay

Shimmering Glade 707

ΔE 1.4 · #A3D6C5

Kilz

Green Surf RG160-02

ΔE 2.1 · #ACDAC9

Behr

Swan Sea 500F-4

ΔE 2.2 · #A6DBC9

Dulux

Prism S26F2

ΔE 2.4 · #AADCCB

PPG

Flowering Cactus 1228-3

ΔE 2.5 · #A2D4BD

Valspar

Green Supreme 6001-7C

ΔE 3.3 · #A7D2BA

Sherwin-Williams

Refresh SW6751

ΔE 3.8 · #A1D4C8

Benjamin Moore

Spruce 2035-50

ΔE 4.2 · #A4CEB6

Dunn-Edwards

Wintermint DE5689

ΔE 5 · #94D2BF

IKEA

IKEA079 79

ΔE 5.4 · #BAE0CC

Colorhouse

Water .07 Water-07

ΔE 5.9 · #A6CDC2

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 11.1 · #84C3BE

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 12.6 · #C8D4BE

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 12.8 · #84B59C

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 19.2 · #87C8D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#A6D6C3

#D7A8BB

Analogous

#A8D7AC

#A6D6C3

#A8D2D7

Triadic

#A6D6C3

#C4A8D7

#D7C4A8

Split-Complementary

#A6D6C3

#D7A8D2

#D7ACA8

Tetradic

#A6D6C3

#ACA8D7

#D7A8BB

#D2D7A8

Monochromatic

#489D7B

#73BFA1

#A6D6C3

#DCEFE7

#EEF7F3

Rectangle

#A6D6C3

#A8BBD7

#D7A8BB

#D7C4A8

Compound

#A6D6C3

#A8D2D7

#D7A8BB

#D7ACA8

Variations

Lighter

#B9DFD0

#CDE5DB

#E3EEEA

Darker

#71C1A1

#3E9472

#235742

Saturation

#B8C6C1

#A8D7C4

#94EBC8

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

1.61:1

Fail

vs Black

13.03:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A6D6C3

#C6C6C5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A6D6C3

#CFCFC6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A6D6C3

#AAD2D2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Southern Belle 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

#BCCDAD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A6D6C3

Daylight 5500K

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

#A9D2D2

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.

#C0859D

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: #A6D6C3;

CSS — background

background-color: #A6D6C3;

CSS Variable

--color-southern-belle: #A6D6C3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'southern-belle': '#A6D6C3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A6D6C3] text-[#A6D6C3]

SCSS

$southern-belle: #A6D6C3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A6D6C3?

#A6D6C3 is Southern Belle, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #A6D6C3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Southern Belle?

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

What colors pair well with Southern Belle?

Southern Belle 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 Southern Belle?

You can download Southern Belle 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 Southern Belle?

The hex code is #A6D6C3. In RGB it's 166, 214, 195, and in HSL it's 156°, 37%, 75%.

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