GREENS

Water Carrier

#4999A1

RGB 73, 153, 161 · HSL 185°, 38%, 46% · CMYK 55, 5, 0, 37

Water Carrier is #4999A1 in HEX — rgb(73, 153, 161), hsl(185°, 38%, 46%), cmyk(55%, 5%, 0%, 37%).

Water Carrier pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 185°, 38%, 46%. 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#4999A1

RGB73, 153, 161

HSL185°, 38%, 46%

HSV185°, 55%, 63%

CMYK55, 5, 0, 37

Decimal4823457

CSS RGBrgb(73, 153, 161)

CSS HSLhsl(185, 38%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Sea Current S31D4

ΔE 1.8 · #4C989D

Benjamin Moore

In CSP-640

ΔE 2.6 · #3C99A3

Valspar

Tidal Teal 5006-8B

ΔE 2.7 · #519CA0

Dunn-Edwards

Caribbean Cruise DE5760

ΔE 3.5 · #3F9DA9

Kilz

Winter Time RF100-01

ΔE 3.5 · #3F929E

PPG

Acapulco Cliffs 1150-5

ΔE 3.9 · #4E9AA8

Behr

Blueprint S470-5

ΔE 4 · #50939D

Sherwin-Williams

Freshwater SW6774

ΔE 5.4 · #4DA6B2

Hallman-Lindsay

Cold North 688

ΔE 5.4 · #559C9B

Vista Paint

Cold North C-687

ΔE 5.6 · #579A99

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 5.9 · #5D9B9B

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 10.8 · #427E83

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 10.9 · #729E9C

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 14 · #4EB3CD

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 15.9 · #0E707B

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 17.2 · #8AB1C2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#4999A1

#A25049

Analogous

#49A27D

#4999A1

#496EA2

Triadic

#4999A1

#A2499A

#9AA249

Split-Complementary

#4999A1

#A2496E

#A27D49

Tetradic

#4999A1

#7D49A2

#A25049

#6EA249

Monochromatic

#193638

#31686D

#4999A1

#76BBC1

#ABD5D9

Rectangle

#4999A1

#5049A2

#A25049

#9AA249

Compound

#4999A1

#496EA2

#A25049

#A27D49

Variations

Lighter

#67B4BB

#92C3C7

#C2D9DC

Darker

#387D83

#26575B

#153336

Saturation

#688083

#499AA2

#24B9C6

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

3.30:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.35:1

Deuteranopia

#4999A1

#7D85A3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4999A1

#8F8FA0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4999A1

#4B9996

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Water Carrier 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

#769F94

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4999A1

Daylight 5500K

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

#63A4B8

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.

#844944

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #4999A1;

CSS — background

background-color: #4999A1;

CSS Variable

--color-water-carrier: #4999A1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'water-carrier': '#4999A1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4999A1] text-[#4999A1]

SCSS

$water-carrier: #4999A1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4999A1?

#4999A1 is Water Carrier, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #4999A1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Water Carrier?

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

What colors pair well with Water Carrier?

Water Carrier 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 Water Carrier?

You can download Water Carrier 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 Water Carrier?

The hex code is #4999A1. In RGB it's 73, 153, 161, and in HSL it's 185°, 38%, 46%.

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