GREENS

Watercourse

#5CCBD6

RGB 92, 203, 214 · HSL 185°, 60%, 60% · CMYK 57, 5, 0, 16

Watercourse is #5CCBD6 in HEX — rgb(92, 203, 214), hsl(185°, 60%, 60%), cmyk(57%, 5%, 0%, 16%).

Watercourse pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 185°, 60%, 60%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#5CCBD6

RGB92, 203, 214

HSL185°, 60%, 60%

HSV185°, 57%, 84%

CMYK57, 5, 0, 16

Decimal6081494

CSS RGBrgb(92, 203, 214)

CSS HSLhsl(185, 60%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Tropical Splash 540D-5

ΔE 2.9 · #59C3CD

Valspar

Rapids 5004-10A

ΔE 4.5 · #67C4CB

Vista Paint

Enchanted Evening C-672

ΔE 4.9 · #63C3D2

Dulux

Betsy S32H2

ΔE 5.2 · #73CCD9

Hallman-Lindsay

Enchanted Evening 673

ΔE 5.3 · #63C3D3

PPG

Tropical Splash 1233-5

ΔE 5.5 · #70CBCE

Dunn-Edwards

Faded Jeans DE5752

ΔE 6 · #5DBDCB

Kilz

Watertown RF150-01

ΔE 6.1 · #53C2C4

Benjamin Moore

Baby 2056-50

ΔE 6.2 · #7BD0DA

Sherwin-Williams

Mariner SW6766

ΔE 7.4 · #6EC2C4

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 11.6 · #87C8D7

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 12 · #7AC2D8

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 13.4 · #84C3BE

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 15.6 · #91D0C5

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 18.1 · #9CC7C4

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 19.6 · #A1C5C8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

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

#5CCBD6

#D6665C

Analogous

#5CD6A3

#5CCBD6

#5C8FD6

Triadic

#5CCBD6

#D65CCC

#CCD65C

Split-Complementary

#5CCBD6

#D65C8F

#D6A35C

Tetradic

#5CCBD6

#A35CD6

#D6665C

#8FD65C

Monochromatic

#1F737A

#2EACB8

#5CCBD6

#99DFE6

#D6F2F5

Rectangle

#5CCBD6

#665CD6

#D6665C

#CCD65C

Compound

#5CCBD6

#5C8FD6

#D6665C

#D6A35C

Variations

Lighter

#7CD6DE

#A3DCE1

#CCE8EA

Darker

#2DBBC8

#1D828C

#0F4D53

Saturation

#87A8AB

#5CCCD6

#47DDEB

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

1.91:1

Fail

vs Black

10.97:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#5CCBD6

#A5B1D8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5CCBD6

#BEBED5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5CCBD6

#60CBC7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Watercourse 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

#84C5BC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5CCBD6

Daylight 5500K

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

#72CAE0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8ECED

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.

#C24D42

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: #5CCBD6;

CSS — background

background-color: #5CCBD6;

CSS Variable

--color-watercourse: #5CCBD6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'watercourse': '#5CCBD6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5CCBD6] text-[#5CCBD6]

SCSS

$watercourse: #5CCBD6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5CCBD6?

#5CCBD6 is Watercourse, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #5CCBD6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Watercourse?

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

What colors pair well with Watercourse?

Watercourse 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 Watercourse?

You can download Watercourse 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 Watercourse?

The hex code is #5CCBD6. In RGB it's 92, 203, 214, and in HSL it's 185°, 60%, 60%.

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