GREENS

Aquatic Edge

#C5DAD6

RGB 197, 218, 214 · HSL 169°, 22%, 81% · CMYK 10, 0, 2, 15

Aquatic Edge is #C5DAD6 in HEX — rgb(197, 218, 214), hsl(169°, 22%, 81%), cmyk(10%, 0%, 2%, 15%).

Aquatic Edge pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 169°, 22%, 81%. 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#C5DAD6

RGB197, 218, 214

HSL169°, 22%, 81%

HSV169°, 10%, 85%

CMYK10, 0, 2, 15

Decimal12966614

CSS RGBrgb(197, 218, 214)

CSS HSLhsl(169, 22%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Aquatic Edge 5003-5A

Exact match

Behr

Whipped Mint MQ3-20

ΔE 1.1 · #C4DAD4

Sherwin-Williams

Tidewater SW6477

ΔE 1.1 · #C3D7D3

PPG

Julep Green 1146-3

ΔE 1.2 · #C7DBD9

Colorhouse

Wool .01 Wool-01

ΔE 1.4 · #C5D7D2

Benjamin Moore

Iced 673

ΔE 1.9 · #C7DFDB

Vista Paint

Misty Harbor K-861

ΔE 1.9 · #C4D6D0

Dulux

Benmore Half NZ10B1

ΔE 2 · #CCDFDB

IKEA

IKEA081 81

ΔE 2.1 · #BFDAD7

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Spruce DE5743

ΔE 2.1 · #CADFDD

Hallman-Lindsay

Lickety Split 699

ΔE 2.3 · #C2D9D1

Kilz

Baby Blanket RF240-01

ΔE 3.3 · #BDD3D3

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 5.9 · #D5DBDB

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 6.6 · #C8CDC9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.8 · #CDCECD

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 7.8 · #D7D7D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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

#C5DAD6

#D9C4C8

Analogous

#C4D9CB

#C5DAD6

#C4D2D9

Triadic

#C5DAD6

#D5C4D9

#D9D5C4

Split-Complementary

#C5DAD6

#D9C4D2

#D9CBC4

Tetradic

#C5DAD6

#CBC4D9

#D9C4C8

#D2D9C4

Monochromatic

#679E93

#95BBB4

#C5DAD6

#EFF5F4

Rectangle

#C5DAD6

#C4C8D9

#D9C4C8

#D9D5C4

Compound

#C5DAD6

#C4D2D9

#D9C4C8

#D9CBC4

Variations

Lighter

#D0E1DE

#DCE7E5

#EBF1F0

Darker

#91BAB2

#568D83

#31534D

Saturation

#CBD2D1

#C4D9D5

#B1ECE1

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

1.46:1

Fail

vs Black

14.37:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C5DAD6

#D2D3D7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C5DAD6

#D7D7D7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C5DAD6

#C6D9D9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Aquatic Edge 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

#D3D0BC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C5DAD6

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0D5E0

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.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#C39CA3

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · 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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #C5DAD6;

CSS — background

background-color: #C5DAD6;

CSS Variable

--color-aquatic-edge: #C5DAD6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aquatic-edge': '#C5DAD6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C5DAD6] text-[#C5DAD6]

SCSS

$aquatic-edge: #C5DAD6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5DAD6?

#C5DAD6 is Aquatic Edge, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #C5DAD6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aquatic Edge?

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

What colors pair well with Aquatic Edge?

Aquatic Edge 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 Aquatic Edge?

You can download Aquatic Edge 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 Aquatic Edge?

The hex code is #C5DAD6. In RGB it's 197, 218, 214, and in HSL it's 169°, 22%, 81%.

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