GREENS

Eerie Glow

#A9D6BA

RGB 169, 214, 186 · HSL 143°, 35%, 75% · CMYK 21, 0, 13, 16

Eerie Glow is #A9D6BA in HEX — rgb(169, 214, 186), hsl(143°, 35%, 75%), cmyk(21%, 0%, 13%, 16%).

Eerie Glow pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 143°, 35%, 75%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. 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#A9D6BA

RGB169, 214, 186

HSL143°, 35%, 75%

HSV143°, 21%, 84%

CMYK21, 0, 13, 16

Decimal11130554

CSS RGBrgb(169, 214, 186)

CSS HSLhsl(143, 35%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Glenwood Green DE5668

ΔE 1.1 · #A7D3B7

Behr

Quiet Teal BXC-85

ΔE 1.8 · #A7D2B8

Valspar

Green Supreme 6001-7C

ΔE 2.5 · #A7D2BA

Vista Paint

Garden Greenery K-292

ΔE 2.7 · #A9D6BF

PPG

Flowering Cactus 1228-3

ΔE 3.1 · #A2D4BD

Sherwin-Williams

Retro Mint SW9036

ΔE 3.3 · #9FCDB1

Benjamin Moore

Spruce 2035-50

ΔE 3.5 · #A4CEB6

Dulux

Calculus S24E3

ΔE 3.5 · #A1CCB0

Hallman-Lindsay

Liliana 722

ΔE 3.5 · #A5D5B3

Kilz

Green Countryside RG250-01

ΔE 4 · #A8CEB6

IKEA

IKEA079 79

ΔE 6.7 · #BAE0CC

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 8 · #A2C8A1

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 12.3 · #84B59C

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 12.3 · #C8D4BE

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 14.9 · #84C3BE

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 16.8 · #75C89E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral green with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#A9D6BA

#D6A9C4

Analogous

#AED6A9

#A9D6BA

#A9D6D0

Triadic

#A9D6BA

#BAA9D6

#D6BAA9

Split-Complementary

#A9D6BA

#D0A9D6

#D6A9AE

Tetradic

#A9D6BA

#A9AED6

#D6A9C4

#D6D0A9

Monochromatic

#4B9B69

#75BD91

#A9D6BA

#DDEEE3

#EEF7F1

Rectangle

#A9D6BA

#A9C4D6

#D6A9C4

#D6BAA9

Compound

#A9D6BA

#A9D6D0

#D6A9C4

#D6A9AE

Variations

Lighter

#BADEC8

#CDE4D6

#E3EEE7

Darker

#74BE90

#419260

#255637

Saturation

#B9C6BE

#A9D6BA

#94EAB5

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

1.61:1

Fail

vs Black

13.01:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A9D6BA

#C9C6BC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A9D6BA

#CFCFBE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A9D6BA

#ADD1D2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Eerie Glow 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

#BECDA7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A9D6BA

Daylight 5500K

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

#ABD2CB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEA

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.

#BE87A9

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: #A9D6BA;

CSS — background

background-color: #A9D6BA;

CSS Variable

--color-eerie-glow: #A9D6BA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'eerie-glow': '#A9D6BA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A9D6BA] text-[#A9D6BA]

SCSS

$eerie-glow: #A9D6BA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A9D6BA?

#A9D6BA is Eerie Glow, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #A9D6BA warm or cool?

Eerie Glow reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Eerie Glow?

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

What colors pair well with Eerie Glow?

Eerie Glow 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 Eerie Glow?

You can download Eerie Glow 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 Eerie Glow?

The hex code is #A9D6BA. In RGB it's 169, 214, 186, and in HSL it's 143°, 35%, 75%.

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