GREENS

Glacier Blue

#A9C1BF

RGB 169, 193, 191 · HSL 175°, 16%, 71% · CMYK 12, 0, 1, 24

Glacier Blue is #A9C1BF in HEX — rgb(169, 193, 191), hsl(175°, 16%, 71%), cmyk(12%, 0%, 1%, 24%).

Glacier Blue pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 175°, 16%, 71%. 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#A9C1BF

RGB169, 193, 191

HSL175°, 16%, 71%

HSV175°, 12%, 76%

CMYK12, 0, 1, 24

Decimal11125183

CSS RGBrgb(169, 193, 191)

CSS HSLhsl(175, 16%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Glacier Blue S28A2

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Dreaming Of The Day 470

ΔE 1.3 · #ABC1BD

Kilz

Bell Bottoms RF240-02

ΔE 1.4 · #A6C1C1

Benjamin Moore

Wedgewood HC-146

ΔE 1.7 · #ADC0BE

Vista Paint

Indulgence C-482

ΔE 1.9 · #AFC2C0

Sherwin-Williams

Aquaverde SW9051

ΔE 2 · #A3C0BD

Behr

Water Surface QE-43

ΔE 2.4 · #A7BBB9

PPG

Blue Willow 1145-4

ΔE 2.6 · #A8BBBA

Dunn-Edwards

Seaport DE5744

ΔE 3.3 · #AECAC8

IKEA

IKEA153 153

ΔE 3.5 · #B1CBC9

Valspar

Lake Country 5003-5C

ΔE 4 · #9BBAB7

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 4.7 · #A1C5C8

Colorhouse

Water .04 Water-04

ΔE 4.8 · #9FB4B4

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 5.1 · #B3C3B9

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 9.1 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.5 · #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

#A9C1BF

#C1A9AB

Analogous

#A9C1B3

#A9C1BF

#A9B7C1

Triadic

#A9C1BF

#BFA9C1

#C1BFA9

Split-Complementary

#A9C1BF

#C1A9B7

#C1B3A9

Tetradic

#A9C1BF

#B3A9C1

#C1A9AB

#B7C1A9

Monochromatic

#587976

#7DA19E

#A9C1BF

#D6E1E0

#F0F4F4

Rectangle

#A9C1BF

#A9ABC1

#C1A9AB

#C1BFA9

Compound

#A9C1BF

#A9B7C1

#C1A9AB

#C1B3A9

Variations

Lighter

#BACDCC

#CDD9D8

#E2E8E8

Darker

#7EA3A0

#527572

#2F4543

Saturation

#B2B9B8

#A9C1BF

#8AE0D9

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

1.90:1

Fail

vs Black

11.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A9C1BF

#B7B9C0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A9C1BF

#BDBDBF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A9C1BF

#AAC0C0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Glacier 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

#BEBDAA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A9C1BF

Daylight 5500K

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

#ABC2CF

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.

#B38185

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: #A9C1BF;

CSS — background

background-color: #A9C1BF;

CSS Variable

--color-glacier-blue: #A9C1BF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'glacier-blue': '#A9C1BF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A9C1BF] text-[#A9C1BF]

SCSS

$glacier-blue: #A9C1BF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A9C1BF?

#A9C1BF is Glacier Blue, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #A9C1BF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Glacier Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Glacier Blue?

Glacier 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 Glacier Blue?

You can download Glacier 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 Glacier Blue?

The hex code is #A9C1BF. In RGB it's 169, 193, 191, and in HSL it's 175°, 16%, 71%.

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