GREENS

Greywacke

#AACCBB

RGB 170, 204, 187 · HSL 150°, 25%, 73% · CMYK 17, 0, 8, 20

Greywacke is #AACCBB in HEX — rgb(170, 204, 187), hsl(150°, 25%, 73%), cmyk(17%, 0%, 8%, 20%).

Greywacke pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 150°, 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#AACCBB

RGB170, 204, 187

HSL150°, 25%, 73%

HSV150°, 17%, 80%

CMYK17, 0, 8, 20

Decimal11193531

CSS RGBrgb(170, 204, 187)

CSS HSLhsl(150, 25%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Aloe SW6464

ΔE 2.2 · #ACCABC

Dulux

Lester S26D2

ΔE 2.5 · #AFD1C3

Benjamin Moore

Bridal 632

ΔE 2.8 · #B0CCBE

PPG

Taffy Twist 1132-3

ΔE 3.2 · #AAD0BA

IKEA

IKEA117 117

ΔE 3.3 · #A6CABF

Hallman-Lindsay

Cottege Green historic-cottege-green

ΔE 3.4 · #A9C7BB

Colorhouse

Water .07 Water-07

ΔE 3.5 · #A6CDC2

Kilz

Bleached Cypress RG230-01

ΔE 3.9 · #B2CBBE

Vista Paint

Cottage Green C-1388

ΔE 4 · #A7C4B8

Behr

Alpine Air BXC-38

ΔE 4.1 · #A6C8B0

Valspar

Tranquil Bay 5004-5B

ΔE 4.4 · #AEC5B6

Dunn-Edwards

Steamy Spring DE5709

ΔE 5.4 · #B1CFC7

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 7.7 · #B3C3B9

Farrow & Ball

Green Blue 84

ΔE 8.2 · #ADBDB2

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 11.7 · #84C3BE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 15.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

#AACCBB

#CBA9BA

Analogous

#A9CBA9

#AACCBB

#A9CBCB

Triadic

#AACCBB

#BAA9CB

#CBBAA9

Split-Complementary

#AACCBB

#CBA9CB

#CBA9A9

Tetradic

#AACCBB

#A9A9CB

#CBA9BA

#CBCBA9

Monochromatic

#52896E

#79AF94

#AACCBB

#D9E8E0

#EFF5F2

Rectangle

#AACCBB

#A9BACB

#CBA9BA

#CBBAA9

Compound

#AACCBB

#A9CBCB

#CBA9BA

#CBA9A9

Variations

Lighter

#BAD6C8

#CDDED6

#E3EBE7

Darker

#79B195

#4A8366

#2A4D3C

Saturation

#B5BFBA

#A9CBBA

#8FE5BA

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

1.74:1

Fail

vs Black

12.06:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AACCBB

#C1C0BD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AACCBB

#C7C7BD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AACCBB

#ADC9C9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Greywacke 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

#BFC6A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AACCBB

Daylight 5500K

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

#ACCBCC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEB

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.

#B6869E

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: #AACCBB;

CSS — background

background-color: #AACCBB;

CSS Variable

--color-greywacke: #AACCBB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'greywacke': '#AACCBB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AACCBB] text-[#AACCBB]

SCSS

$greywacke: #AACCBB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AACCBB?

#AACCBB is Greywacke, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #AACCBB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Greywacke?

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

What colors pair well with Greywacke?

Greywacke 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 Greywacke?

You can download Greywacke 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 Greywacke?

The hex code is #AACCBB. In RGB it's 170, 204, 187, and in HSL it's 150°, 25%, 73%.

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