GREENS

Arctic Feelings

#AFBEC1

RGB 175, 190, 193 · HSL 190°, 13%, 72% · CMYK 9, 2, 0, 24

Arctic Feelings is #AFBEC1 in HEX — rgb(175, 190, 193), hsl(190°, 13%, 72%), cmyk(9%, 2%, 0%, 24%).

Arctic Feelings pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 190°, 13%, 72%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#AFBEC1

RGB175, 190, 193

HSL190°, 13%, 72%

HSV190°, 9%, 76%

CMYK9, 2, 0, 24

Decimal11517633

CSS RGBrgb(175, 190, 193)

CSS HSLhsl(190, 13%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Pewter Mug 770E-3

ΔE 1.3 · #B0C1C3

Valspar

Grey Brook 5001-1B

ΔE 1.8 · #B2BDC2

Sherwin-Williams

Rain SW6219

ΔE 1.9 · #ABBEBF

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 1.9 · #B2BFC5

Dulux

Puhoi Half NZ9A4

ΔE 2 · #B4C2C7

Dunn-Edwards

Lake Placid DE6318

ΔE 2.1 · #AEB9BC

PPG

Ocean Drive 1040-3

ΔE 2.2 · #B0BEC5

IKEA

IKEA164 164

ΔE 2.6 · #ABB7B9

Kilz

Chambray Blue TB-45

ΔE 2.7 · #A7B9BF

Hallman-Lindsay

Indulgence 483

ΔE 2.8 · #AFC2C1

Benjamin Moore

Blue 1620

ΔE 2.9 · #B2C0C8

Vista Paint

Indulgence C-482

ΔE 3.3 · #AFC2C0

Colorhouse

Water .04 Water-04

ΔE 5 · #9FB4B4

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 6.3 · #C3C3C3

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 7.2 · #B3C3B9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

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

#AFBEC1

#C1B1AE

Analogous

#AEC1BB

#AFBEC1

#AEB5C1

Triadic

#AFBEC1

#C1AEBE

#BEC1AE

Split-Complementary

#AFBEC1

#C1AEB5

#C1BBAE

Tetradic

#AFBEC1

#BBAEC1

#C1B1AE

#B5C1AE

Monochromatic

#5D7479

#839BA0

#AFBEC1

#DAE1E2

#F1F3F4

Rectangle

#AFBEC1

#B1AEC1

#C1B1AE

#BEC1AE

Compound

#AFBEC1

#AEB5C1

#C1B1AE

#C1BBAE

Variations

Lighter

#BECBCD

#CFD7D9

#E4E8E8

Darker

#849DA2

#576F73

#324144

Saturation

#B5B9BA

#AEBEC1

#8FD2E0

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

1.92:1

Fail

vs Black

10.96:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AFBEC1

#B7B9C2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AFBEC1

#BCBCC1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AFBEC1

#AFBEBD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Arctic Feelings 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

#C3BBAC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AFBEC1

Daylight 5500K

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

#B0C0D0

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#B58C83

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: #AFBEC1;

CSS — background

background-color: #AFBEC1;

CSS Variable

--color-arctic-feelings: #AFBEC1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'arctic-feelings': '#AFBEC1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AFBEC1] text-[#AFBEC1]

SCSS

$arctic-feelings: #AFBEC1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AFBEC1?

#AFBEC1 is Arctic Feelings, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #AFBEC1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Arctic Feelings?

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

What colors pair well with Arctic Feelings?

Arctic Feelings 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 Arctic Feelings?

You can download Arctic Feelings 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 Arctic Feelings?

The hex code is #AFBEC1. In RGB it's 175, 190, 193, and in HSL it's 190°, 13%, 72%.

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