GREENS

Antiqued Aqua

#BAC9C0

RGB 186, 201, 192 · HSL 144°, 12%, 76% · CMYK 7, 0, 4, 21

Antiqued Aqua is #BAC9C0 in HEX — rgb(186, 201, 192), hsl(144°, 12%, 76%), cmyk(7%, 0%, 4%, 21%).

Antiqued Aqua pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 144°, 12%, 76%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. 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#BAC9C0

RGB186, 201, 192

HSL144°, 12%, 76%

HSV144°, 7%, 79%

CMYK7, 0, 4, 21

Decimal12241344

CSS RGBrgb(186, 201, 192)

CSS HSLhsl(144, 12%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Antiqued Aqua QE-42

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Sylvan CSP-740

ΔE 0.9 · #B8C7BF

Hallman-Lindsay

Resting Place 462

ΔE 1.2 · #BCC8BE

PPG

Blue Shamrock 1136-4

ΔE 1.4 · #BACBC4

Vista Paint

Amelia C-1385

ΔE 1.5 · #BFCCC2

Colorhouse

Water .02 Water-02

ΔE 1.9 · #BCC8BC

Dunn-Edwards

Patina Creek DE6297

ΔE 2 · #B6C4BD

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 2 · #C0CDC2

Dulux

Soft Celadon S25A1

ΔE 2.2 · #BFCFC7

Valspar

Garden Flower 5004-3B

ΔE 2.3 · #C1CBC0

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 2.4 · #B3C3B9

Sherwin-Williams

Rainwashed SW6211

ΔE 2.4 · #C2CDC5

Kilz

Bleached Cypress RG230-01

ΔE 4.2 · #B2CBBE

IKEA

IKEA153 153

ΔE 5.2 · #B1CBC9

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 7.4 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.4 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral green with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#BAC9C0

#C9BAC3

Analogous

#BCC9BA

#BAC9C0

#BAC9C8

Triadic

#BAC9C0

#C0BAC9

#C9C0BA

Split-Complementary

#BAC9C0

#C8BAC9

#C9BABC

Tetradic

#BAC9C0

#BABCC9

#C9BAC3

#C9C8BA

Monochromatic

#678372

#90A799

#BAC9C0

#E5EBE7

#F1F4F2

Rectangle

#BAC9C0

#BAC3C9

#C9BAC3

#C9C0BA

Compound

#BAC9C0

#BAC9C8

#C9BAC3

#C9BABC

Variations

Lighter

#C8D4CD

#D7DEDA

#E8EBE9

Darker

#8EA899

#5D7968

#35473C

Saturation

#C0C4C1

#BAC9C0

#A0E4BB

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

1.72:1

Fail

vs Black

12.20:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BAC9C0

#C4C3C1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BAC9C0

#C7C7C1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BAC9C0

#BBC7C8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Antiqued Aqua 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

#CBC3AB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BAC9C0

Daylight 5500K

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

#B8C8CF

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.

#BB8EA9

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: #BAC9C0;

CSS — background

background-color: #BAC9C0;

CSS Variable

--color-antiqued-aqua: #BAC9C0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'antiqued-aqua': '#BAC9C0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BAC9C0] text-[#BAC9C0]

SCSS

$antiqued-aqua: #BAC9C0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BAC9C0?

#BAC9C0 is Antiqued Aqua, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #BAC9C0 warm or cool?

Antiqued Aqua reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Antiqued Aqua?

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

What colors pair well with Antiqued Aqua?

Antiqued Aqua 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 Antiqued Aqua?

You can download Antiqued Aqua 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 Antiqued Aqua?

The hex code is #BAC9C0. In RGB it's 186, 201, 192, and in HSL it's 144°, 12%, 76%.

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