GREENS

Balboa

#AFD3DA

RGB 175, 211, 218 · HSL 190°, 37%, 77% · CMYK 20, 3, 0, 15

Balboa is #AFD3DA in HEX — rgb(175, 211, 218), hsl(190°, 37%, 77%), cmyk(20%, 3%, 0%, 15%).

Balboa pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 190°, 37%, 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#AFD3DA

RGB175, 211, 218

HSL190°, 37%, 77%

HSV190°, 20%, 85%

CMYK20, 3, 0, 15

Decimal11523034

CSS RGBrgb(175, 211, 218)

CSS HSLhsl(190, 37%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Balboa MQ4-55

ΔE 1.5 · #ABD0D9

Sherwin-Williams

Jetstream SW6492

ΔE 1.7 · #B0D2D6

Benjamin Moore

Spring 723

ΔE 2 · #ADD4D8

Dulux

Blue Dam Half S33C1H

ΔE 2 · #B6D6DE

PPG

Everglade Mist 1150-3

ΔE 2.1 · #B7D7DE

Kilz

Drop Of Teal RF200-02

ΔE 2.1 · #B5D8DD

Valspar

Sea Tickle 5005-7B

ΔE 2.3 · #ABD5DA

Vista Paint

Seaside Pleasure K-181

ΔE 3.1 · #B9D4DB

Hallman-Lindsay

Monet Magic 665

ΔE 3.5 · #BBDADE

IKEA

IKEA083 83

ΔE 3.6 · #B6DCE6

Dunn-Edwards

Glacier Point DE5785

ΔE 3.7 · #B3D8E5

Colorhouse

Water .03 Water-03

ΔE 5.5 · #BBD0D2

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 5.6 · #A1C5C8

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 10.7 · #87C8D7

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 11.3 · #BCCEE6

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 12.8 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#AFD3DA

#DAB6AF

Analogous

#AFDACC

#AFD3DA

#AFBDDA

Triadic

#AFD3DA

#DAAFD3

#D3DAAF

Split-Complementary

#AFD3DA

#DAAFBD

#DACCAF

Tetradic

#AFD3DA

#CCAFDA

#DAB6AF

#BDDAAF

Monochromatic

#4C95A4

#7AB6C2

#AFD3DA

#E3F0F2

#EEF5F7

Rectangle

#AFD3DA

#B6AFDA

#DAB6AF

#D3DAAF

Compound

#AFD3DA

#AFBDDA

#DAB6AF

#DACCAF

Variations

Lighter

#BFDCE1

#D1E3E7

#E5EEF0

Darker

#77B6C3

#408998

#24515A

Saturation

#BEC9CB

#AFD3DA

#9CDFED

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

1.60:1

Fail

vs Black

13.15:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AFD3DA

#C3C8DC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AFD3DA

#CDCDD9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AFD3DA

#AFD4D1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Balboa 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

#C3CBBF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AFD3DA

Daylight 5500K

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

#B0D0E3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEC

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.

#C3948B

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: #AFD3DA;

CSS — background

background-color: #AFD3DA;

CSS Variable

--color-balboa: #AFD3DA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'balboa': '#AFD3DA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AFD3DA] text-[#AFD3DA]

SCSS

$balboa: #AFD3DA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AFD3DA?

#AFD3DA is Balboa, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #AFD3DA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Balboa?

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

What colors pair well with Balboa?

Balboa 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 Balboa?

You can download Balboa 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 Balboa?

The hex code is #AFD3DA. In RGB it's 175, 211, 218, and in HSL it's 190°, 37%, 77%.

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