GREENS

Aqua Glow

#ADDCD2

RGB 173, 220, 210 · HSL 167°, 40%, 77% · CMYK 21, 0, 5, 14

Aqua Glow is #ADDCD2 in HEX — rgb(173, 220, 210), hsl(167°, 40%, 77%), cmyk(21%, 0%, 5%, 14%).

Aqua Glow pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 167°, 40%, 77%. 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#ADDCD2

RGB173, 220, 210

HSL167°, 40%, 77%

HSV167°, 21%, 86%

CMYK21, 0, 5, 14

Decimal11394258

CSS RGBrgb(173, 220, 210)

CSS HSLhsl(167, 40%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Aqua Glow 5007-9B

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Jaded Clouds DE5702

ΔE 0.4 · #AEDDD3

Vista Paint

Irish Lass K-261

ΔE 1.1 · #ADDBCF

PPG

Whirlpool 1230-3

ΔE 2.2 · #A5D8CD

Dulux

Lolly Ice S27E2

ΔE 2.3 · #A6DACE

Benjamin Moore

Maritime 667

ΔE 2.4 · #B3DED7

Behr

Spring Storm S450-3

ΔE 2.8 · #A9E0D8

Sherwin-Williams

Aqueduct SW6758

ΔE 3.3 · #A1D5CB

Hallman-Lindsay

Filtered Forest 706

ΔE 3.6 · #B7E1D2

IKEA

IKEA045 45

ΔE 3.8 · #BBE1D7

Kilz

Green Surf RG160-02

ΔE 3.8 · #ACDAC9

Colorhouse

Sprout .01 Sprout-01

ΔE 5.5 · #ADE8E2

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 10.8 · #A1C5C8

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 11.2 · #84C3BE

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 12.5 · #B3C3B9

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 15.8 · #87C8D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

#ADDCD2

#DCADB7

Analogous

#ADDCBA

#ADDCD2

#ADCFDC

Triadic

#ADDCD2

#D2ADDC

#DCD2AD

Split-Complementary

#ADDCD2

#DCADCF

#DCBAAD

Tetradic

#ADDCD2

#BAADDC

#DCADB7

#CFDCAD

Monochromatic

#48A893

#77C5B4

#ADDCD2

#E2F3EF

#EDF7F5

Rectangle

#ADDCD2

#ADB7DC

#DCADB7

#DCD2AD

Compound

#ADDCD2

#ADCFDC

#DCADB7

#DCBAAD

Variations

Lighter

#BDE3DB

#D0E8E3

#E5F0EE

Darker

#74C6B4

#3C9C87

#225C4F

Saturation

#BDCBC8

#ADDCD2

#9BEDDC

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

1.51:1

Fail

vs Black

13.94:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ADDCD2

#CBCDD4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ADDCD2

#D5D5D3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ADDCD2

#B0DAD9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Aqua 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

#C1D2B9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ADDCD2

Daylight 5500K

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

#AED7DD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEB

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#C58996

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: #ADDCD2;

CSS — background

background-color: #ADDCD2;

CSS Variable

--color-aqua-glow: #ADDCD2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aqua-glow': '#ADDCD2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ADDCD2] text-[#ADDCD2]

SCSS

$aqua-glow: #ADDCD2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADDCD2?

#ADDCD2 is Aqua Glow, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #ADDCD2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aqua Glow?

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

What colors pair well with Aqua Glow?

Aqua 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 Aqua Glow?

You can download Aqua 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 Aqua Glow?

The hex code is #ADDCD2. In RGB it's 173, 220, 210, and in HSL it's 167°, 40%, 77%.

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