BLUES
Waterdrop
#5C79B3
Reading mid-tone, Waterdrop lands in the blues family at HSL 220°, 36%, 53%. The balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming, and the hue reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. Works well in bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms, especially for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents. Pairs naturally with soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Waterdrop CC-902
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Waterdrop
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #5C79B3?
#5C79B3 is Waterdrop, a mid blue with a cool undertone.
Is #5C79B3 warm or cool?
Waterdrop reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Waterdrop?
Waterdrop works well in bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Waterdrop?
Waterdrop pairs naturally with soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Waterdrop?
You can download Waterdrop 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 RGB value of #5C79B3?
#5C79B3 converts to RGB 92, 121, 179.