GREENS

Sea Glass

#AFC1BF

RGB 175, 193, 191 · HSL 173°, 13%, 72% · CMYK 9, 0, 1, 24

Sea Glass is #AFC1BF in HEX — rgb(175, 193, 191), hsl(173°, 13%, 72%), cmyk(9%, 0%, 1%, 24%).

Sea Glass pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 173°, 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#AFC1BF

RGB175, 193, 191

HSL173°, 13%, 72%

HSV173°, 9%, 76%

CMYK9, 0, 1, 24

Decimal11518399

CSS RGBrgb(175, 193, 191)

CSS HSLhsl(173, 13%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Indulgence C-482

ΔE 0.5 · #AFC2C0

Benjamin Moore

Wedgewood HC-146

ΔE 0.6 · #ADC0BE

Hallman-Lindsay

Indulgence 483

ΔE 0.7 · #AFC2C1

Behr

Watery HDC-CT-26

ΔE 1.8 · #AFBEBE

Dulux

Alpine Haze S29A2

ΔE 1.9 · #ABBFC0

Sherwin-Williams

Rain SW6219

ΔE 2 · #ABBEBF

Dunn-Edwards

Blustery Wind DE6304

ΔE 2.2 · #B6C5C1

PPG

Blue Willow 1145-4

ΔE 2.3 · #A8BBBA

IKEA

IKEA181 181

ΔE 3.3 · #B2BCB8

Kilz

Bell Bottoms RF240-02

ΔE 3.3 · #A6C1C1

Valspar

Smoke Infusion 5002-1B

ΔE 3.9 · #B4BCB8

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 4.4 · #B3C3B9

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 4.7 · #B2BFC5

Colorhouse

Water .04 Water-04

ΔE 5.2 · #9FB4B4

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 6.9 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

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

#AFC1BF

#C1AEB0

Analogous

#AEC1B5

#AFC1BF

#AEBAC1

Triadic

#AFC1BF

#BFAEC1

#C1BFAE

Split-Complementary

#AFC1BF

#C1AEBA

#C1B5AE

Tetradic

#AFC1BF

#B5AEC1

#C1AEB0

#BAC1AE

Monochromatic

#5D7976

#83A09C

#AFC1BF

#DAE2E1

#F1F4F4

Rectangle

#AFC1BF

#AEB0C1

#C1AEB0

#C1BFAE

Compound

#AFC1BF

#AEBAC1

#C1AEB0

#C1B5AE

Variations

Lighter

#BECDCC

#CFD9D8

#E4E8E8

Darker

#84A29E

#577370

#324441

Saturation

#B5BABA

#AEC1BF

#8FE0D7

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

1.87:1

Fail

vs Black

11.20:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AFC1BF

#BABBC0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AFC1BF

#BEBEBF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AFC1BF

#B0C0C0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Sea Glass 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

#C3BDAA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AFC1BF

Daylight 5500K

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

#B0C2CF

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.

#B58389

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: #AFC1BF;

CSS — background

background-color: #AFC1BF;

CSS Variable

--color-sea-glass: #AFC1BF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sea-glass': '#AFC1BF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AFC1BF] text-[#AFC1BF]

SCSS

$sea-glass: #AFC1BF;

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#B3BEB9 · ΔE 3.0

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#B5C8C9 · ΔE 3.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AFC1BF?

#AFC1BF is Sea Glass, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #AFC1BF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sea Glass?

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

What colors pair well with Sea Glass?

Sea Glass 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 Sea Glass?

You can download Sea Glass 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 Sea Glass?

The hex code is #AFC1BF. In RGB it's 175, 193, 191, and in HSL it's 173°, 13%, 72%.

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