GREENS

Antique

#A8C8BD

RGB 168, 200, 189 · HSL 159°, 23%, 72% · CMYK 16, 0, 5, 22

Antique is #A8C8BD in HEX — rgb(168, 200, 189), hsl(159°, 23%, 72%), cmyk(16%, 0%, 5%, 22%).

Antique pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 159°, 23%, 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#A8C8BD

RGB168, 200, 189

HSL159°, 23%, 72%

HSV159°, 16%, 78%

CMYK16, 0, 5, 22

Decimal11061437

CSS RGBrgb(168, 200, 189)

CSS HSLhsl(159, 23%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Antique CSP-695

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Cottege Green historic-cottege-green

ΔE 0.9 · #A9C7BB

IKEA

IKEA117 117

ΔE 1.4 · #A6CABF

Vista Paint

Cottage Green C-1388

ΔE 1.7 · #A7C4B8

Sherwin-Williams

Aloe SW6464

ΔE 1.9 · #ACCABC

Dulux

Nadia S26B2

ΔE 2.3 · #AFC9BF

PPG

Copenhagen 1137-4

ΔE 2.5 · #ADC8C0

Colorhouse

Water .07 Water-07

ΔE 2.7 · #A6CDC2

Kilz

Bleached Cypress RG230-01

ΔE 3 · #B2CBBE

Dunn-Edwards

Steamy Spring DE5709

ΔE 3.3 · #B1CFC7

Behr

Rocky Mountain Sky 720E-3

ΔE 3.5 · #B3D1C7

Valspar

Tranquil Bay 5004-5B

ΔE 3.7 · #AEC5B6

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 5.7 · #B3C3B9

Farrow & Ball

Green Blue 84

ΔE 6.3 · #ADBDB2

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 10.7 · #84C3BE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13.3 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

#A8C8BD

#C8A7B3

Analogous

#A7C8AC

#A8C8BD

#A7C3C8

Triadic

#A8C8BD

#BDA7C8

#C8BDA7

Split-Complementary

#A8C8BD

#C8A7C3

#C8ACA7

Tetradic

#A8C8BD

#ACA7C8

#C8A7B3

#C3C8A7

Monochromatic

#528472

#78AB99

#A8C8BD

#D6E5E0

#EFF5F3

Rectangle

#A8C8BD

#A7B3C8

#C8A7B3

#C8BDA7

Compound

#A8C8BD

#A7C3C8

#C8A7B3

#C8ACA7

Variations

Lighter

#B9D3CA

#CCDDD7

#E2EAE7

Darker

#79AD9B

#4B7F6D

#2B4A3F

Saturation

#B3BDB9

#A7C8BD

#8CE4C5

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

1.80:1

Fail

vs Black

11.66:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A8C8BD

#BDBDBF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A8C8BD

#C3C3BE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A8C8BD

#AAC6C6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Antique 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

#BDC3A9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A8C8BD

Daylight 5500K

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

#ABC8CD

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.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#B58395

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: #A8C8BD;

CSS — background

background-color: #A8C8BD;

CSS Variable

--color-antique: #A8C8BD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'antique': '#A8C8BD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A8C8BD] text-[#A8C8BD]

SCSS

$antique: #A8C8BD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A8C8BD?

#A8C8BD is Antique, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #A8C8BD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Antique?

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

What colors pair well with Antique?

Antique 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 Antique?

You can download Antique 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 Antique?

The hex code is #A8C8BD. In RGB it's 168, 200, 189, and in HSL it's 159°, 23%, 72%.

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