GREENS

Impressionist Blue

#A7CAC9

RGB 167, 202, 201 · HSL 178°, 25%, 72% · CMYK 17, 0, 0, 21

Impressionist Blue is #A7CAC9 in HEX — rgb(167, 202, 201), hsl(178°, 25%, 72%), cmyk(17%, 0%, 0%, 21%).

Impressionist Blue pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 178°, 25%, 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#A7CAC9

RGB167, 202, 201

HSL178°, 25%, 72%

HSV178°, 17%, 79%

CMYK17, 0, 0, 21

Decimal10996425

CSS RGBrgb(167, 202, 201)

CSS HSLhsl(178, 25%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Impressionist Blue S28C2

ΔE 0.5 · #A7CAC8

Behr

Half Sea Fog N470-3

ΔE 1 · #A7CCCA

Benjamin Moore

Thunderbird 675

ΔE 1 · #A7CCCA

Dunn-Edwards

Seaport DE5744

ΔE 2.4 · #AECAC8

Sherwin-Williams

Raindrop SW6485

ΔE 2.4 · #9EC6C6

Vista Paint

Teal Twilight K-220

ΔE 2.8 · #9EC6C3

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 2.8 · #A1C5C8

IKEA

IKEA153 153

ΔE 3.2 · #B1CBC9

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 3.4 · #9CC7C4

PPG

Frosty Glade 1146-4

ΔE 3.6 · #A0C0BF

Kilz

Wind Blown RF170-01

ΔE 3.7 · #A3C3C7

Valspar

Lake Breeze 5007-7B

ΔE 4.1 · #AED4CF

Hallman-Lindsay

Restful Retreat 497

ΔE 4.8 · #B1C7C9

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 8 · #B3C3B9

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 10.3 · #84C3BE

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 11.9 · #87C8D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

#A7CAC9

#C9A6A7

Analogous

#A6C9B6

#A7CAC9

#A6B9C9

Triadic

#A7CAC9

#C8A6C9

#C9C8A6

Split-Complementary

#A7CAC9

#C9A6B9

#C9B6A6

Tetradic

#A7CAC9

#B6A6C9

#C9A6A7

#B9C9A6

Monochromatic

#508684

#76ADAB

#A7CAC9

#D6E6E6

#EFF5F5

Rectangle

#A7CAC9

#A6A7C9

#C9A6A7

#C9C8A6

Compound

#A7CAC9

#A6B9C9

#C9A6A7

#C9B6A6

Variations

Lighter

#B8D4D3

#CBDDDD

#E2EAEA

Darker

#76AFAD

#49817F

#2A4C4B

Saturation

#B2BDBD

#A6C9C8

#8BE4E1

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

1.76:1

Fail

vs Black

11.93:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A7CAC9

#BCBFCB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A7CAC9

#C5C5C9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A7CAC9

#A8C9C8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Impressionist Blue 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

#BDC4B2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A7CAC9

Daylight 5500K

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

#AAC9D6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEB

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.

#B58385

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: #A7CAC9;

CSS — background

background-color: #A7CAC9;

CSS Variable

--color-impressionist-blue: #A7CAC9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'impressionist-blue': '#A7CAC9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A7CAC9] text-[#A7CAC9]

SCSS

$impressionist-blue: #A7CAC9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A7CAC9?

#A7CAC9 is Impressionist Blue, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #A7CAC9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Impressionist Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Impressionist Blue?

Impressionist Blue 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 Impressionist Blue?

You can download Impressionist Blue 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 Impressionist Blue?

The hex code is #A7CAC9. In RGB it's 167, 202, 201, and in HSL it's 178°, 25%, 72%.

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