GREENS

Winsome Hue

#A7D8E1

RGB 167, 216, 225 · HSL 189°, 49%, 77% · CMYK 26, 4, 0, 12

Winsome Hue is #A7D8E1 in HEX — rgb(167, 216, 225), hsl(189°, 49%, 77%), cmyk(26%, 4%, 0%, 12%).

Winsome Hue pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 189°, 49%, 77%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#A7D8E1

RGB167, 216, 225

HSL189°, 49%, 77%

HSV189°, 26%, 88%

CMYK26, 4, 0, 12

Decimal11000033

CSS RGBrgb(167, 216, 225)

CSS HSLhsl(189, 49%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Cloud Break RE230-01

ΔE 1.1 · #A6D7E2

Dulux

Baby Motive Half S32E1H

ΔE 1.2 · #A6D9E4

Sherwin-Williams

Liquid Blue SW6779

ΔE 1.7 · #A6D4DE

Behr

Viking 550E-3

ΔE 2 · #A6DAE0

Benjamin Moore

Delano 766

ΔE 2.1 · #A1D7E3

Vista Paint

Walking on Air K-189

ΔE 2.2 · #A7D9E6

Valspar

Sea Tickle 5005-7B

ΔE 3 · #ABD5DA

PPG

Ocean Cruise 1236-4

ΔE 3.3 · #9CD4E1

Dunn-Edwards

Across the Bay DE5757

ΔE 3.6 · #B3E1E8

IKEA

IKEA083 83

ΔE 4.1 · #B6DCE6

Hallman-Lindsay

Quiet Pond 672

ΔE 5.6 · #94D8E2

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 7.9 · #A1C5C8

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 8.4 · #87C8D7

Colorhouse

Dream .02 Dream-02

ΔE 8.5 · #BDE1DD

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 12.5 · #7AC2D8

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 12.8 · #84C3BE

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

#A7D8E1

#E1B0A8

Analogous

#A8E1CD

#A7D8E1

#A8BCE1

Triadic

#A7D8E1

#E1A8D8

#D8E1A8

Split-Complementary

#A7D8E1

#E1A8BC

#E1CDA8

Tetradic

#A7D8E1

#CDA8E1

#E1B0A8

#BCE1A8

Monochromatic

#3DA1B3

#6FBFCE

#A7D8E1

#E1F2F5

#ECF7F8

Rectangle

#A7D8E1

#B0A8E1

#E1B0A8

#D8E1A8

Compound

#A7D8E1

#A8BCE1

#E1B0A8

#E1CDA8

Variations

Lighter

#B9E0E7

#CDE6EA

#E3EFF2

Darker

#6BC0CF

#3295A6

#1B5862

Saturation

#BCCACD

#A8D8E1

#99E3F0

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

#A7D8E1

#C3CAE3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A7D8E1

#D1D1E0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A7D8E1

#A8D9D6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Winsome Hue 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

#BDCFC4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A7D8E1

Daylight 5500K

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

#AAD4E8

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.

#CC8D82

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: #A7D8E1;

CSS — background

background-color: #A7D8E1;

CSS Variable

--color-winsome-hue: #A7D8E1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'winsome-hue': '#A7D8E1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A7D8E1] text-[#A7D8E1]

SCSS

$winsome-hue: #A7D8E1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A7D8E1?

#A7D8E1 is Winsome Hue, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #A7D8E1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Winsome Hue?

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

What colors pair well with Winsome Hue?

Winsome Hue 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 Winsome Hue?

You can download Winsome Hue 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 Winsome Hue?

The hex code is #A7D8E1. In RGB it's 167, 216, 225, and in HSL it's 189°, 49%, 77%.

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