GREENS

Blue Spruce

#ADC5C9

RGB 173, 197, 201 · HSL 189°, 21%, 73% · CMYK 14, 2, 0, 21

Blue Spruce is #ADC5C9 in HEX — rgb(173, 197, 201), hsl(189°, 21%, 73%), cmyk(14%, 2%, 0%, 21%).

Blue Spruce pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 189°, 21%, 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#ADC5C9

RGB173, 197, 201

HSL189°, 21%, 73%

HSV189°, 14%, 79%

CMYK14, 2, 0, 21

Decimal11388361

CSS RGBrgb(173, 197, 201)

CSS HSLhsl(189, 21%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Blue Spruce DE5772

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Soft 2135-50

ΔE 0.9 · #AEC4C9

Sherwin-Williams

Billowy Breeze SW9055

ΔE 1.3 · #AFC7CD

Hallman-Lindsay

Restful Retreat 497

ΔE 1.5 · #B1C7C9

Dulux

Filippa SG5D1

ΔE 1.6 · #B1C9CE

Behr

Floating Blue HDC-SM14-8

ΔE 1.8 · #AFC9CF

Vista Paint

Restful Retreat C-496

ΔE 1.9 · #B1C6C7

PPG

Misty Surf 1034-4

ΔE 2.7 · #B5C8C9

Kilz

Wind Blown RF170-01

ΔE 3 · #A3C3C7

Valspar

High Noon 5001-5B

ΔE 3.1 · #A6C5CD

IKEA

IKEA153 153

ΔE 3.8 · #B1CBC9

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 4.2 · #A1C5C8

Colorhouse

Water .03 Water-03

ΔE 4.4 · #BBD0D2

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 7.9 · #B3C3B9

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 8.7 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.7 · #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

#ADC5C9

#C9B0AC

Analogous

#ACC9BE

#ADC5C9

#ACB6C9

Triadic

#ADC5C9

#C9ACC4

#C4C9AC

Split-Complementary

#ADC5C9

#C9ACB6

#C9BEAC

Tetradic

#ADC5C9

#BEACC9

#C9B0AC

#B6C9AC

Monochromatic

#577E85

#7DA4AA

#ADC5C9

#DAE5E7

#F0F4F5

Rectangle

#ADC5C9

#B0ACC9

#C9B0AC

#C4C9AC

Compound

#ADC5C9

#ACB6C9

#C9B0AC

#C9BEAC

Variations

Lighter

#BCD0D3

#CEDBDD

#E3E9EA

Darker

#7EA5AC

#4F777E

#2D464A

Saturation

#B6BDBE

#ACC4C9

#90D7E4

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

11.61:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ADC5C9

#BBBECA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ADC5C9

#C1C1C8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ADC5C9

#ADC5C4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Blue Spruce 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

#C1C0B2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ADC5C9

Daylight 5500K

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

#AEC5D6

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.

#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: #ADC5C9;

CSS — background

background-color: #ADC5C9;

CSS Variable

--color-blue-spruce: #ADC5C9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue-spruce': '#ADC5C9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ADC5C9] text-[#ADC5C9]

SCSS

$blue-spruce: #ADC5C9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADC5C9?

#ADC5C9 is Blue Spruce, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #ADC5C9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blue Spruce?

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

What colors pair well with Blue Spruce?

Blue Spruce 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 Blue Spruce?

You can download Blue Spruce 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 Blue Spruce?

The hex code is #ADC5C9. In RGB it's 173, 197, 201, and in HSL it's 189°, 21%, 73%.

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