GREENS

Spring Storm

#A9C6CB

RGB 169, 198, 203 · HSL 189°, 25%, 73% · CMYK 17, 2, 0, 20

Spring Storm is #A9C6CB in HEX — rgb(169, 198, 203), hsl(189°, 25%, 73%), cmyk(17%, 2%, 0%, 20%).

Spring Storm pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 189°, 25%, 73%. 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#A9C6CB

RGB169, 198, 203

HSL189°, 25%, 73%

HSV189°, 17%, 80%

CMYK17, 2, 0, 20

Decimal11126475

CSS RGBrgb(169, 198, 203)

CSS HSLhsl(189, 25%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Shaved Ice N490-3

ΔE 1.1 · #A7C7CD

Benjamin Moore

Paradiso 717

ΔE 1.5 · #AAC4C7

Dulux

Salt Spray S33B1

ΔE 1.6 · #A8C6CE

Dunn-Edwards

Blue Spruce DE5772

ΔE 1.7 · #ADC5C9

Valspar

High Noon 5001-5B

ΔE 1.8 · #A6C5CD

Kilz

Wind Blown RF170-01

ΔE 1.8 · #A3C3C7

Sherwin-Williams

Billowy Breeze SW9055

ΔE 2 · #AFC7CD

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 2.8 · #A1C5C8

Hallman-Lindsay

Restful Retreat 497

ΔE 2.9 · #B1C7C9

Vista Paint

Exotic Port K-164

ΔE 3.2 · #A7C0C9

PPG

Colonial Aqua 1148-4

ΔE 3.7 · #A1BDBF

IKEA

IKEA153 153

ΔE 4.2 · #B1CBC9

Colorhouse

Water .03 Water-03

ΔE 5.1 · #BBD0D2

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 9 · #B3C3B9

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 10.4 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.2 · #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

#A9C6CB

#CBAEA9

Analogous

#A9CBBF

#A9C6CB

#A9B5CB

Triadic

#A9C6CB

#CBA9C6

#C6CBA9

Split-Complementary

#A9C6CB

#CBA9B5

#CBBFA9

Tetradic

#A9C6CB

#BFA9CB

#CBAEA9

#B5CBA9

Monochromatic

#528189

#79A7AF

#A9C6CB

#D9E6E8

#EFF4F5

Rectangle

#A9C6CB

#AEA9CB

#CBAEA9

#C6CBA9

Compound

#A9C6CB

#A9B5CB

#CBAEA9

#CBBFA9

Variations

Lighter

#BAD2D6

#CDDCDE

#E3EAEB

Darker

#79A8B1

#4A7A83

#2A484D

Saturation

#B5BEBF

#A9C6CB

#8FD8E5

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

1.81:1

Fail

vs Black

11.63:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A9C6CB

#B9BDCC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A9C6CB

#C1C1CA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A9C6CB

#A9C6C5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Spring Storm 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

#BEC1B3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A9C6CB

Daylight 5500K

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

#ABC6D8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#B68D86

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: #A9C6CB;

CSS — background

background-color: #A9C6CB;

CSS Variable

--color-spring-storm: #A9C6CB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spring-storm': '#A9C6CB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A9C6CB] text-[#A9C6CB]

SCSS

$spring-storm: #A9C6CB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A9C6CB?

#A9C6CB is Spring Storm, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #A9C6CB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Spring Storm?

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

What colors pair well with Spring Storm?

Spring Storm 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 Spring Storm?

You can download Spring Storm 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 Spring Storm?

The hex code is #A9C6CB. In RGB it's 169, 198, 203, and in HSL it's 189°, 25%, 73%.

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