GREENS

Water Glitter

#76AFB6

RGB 118, 175, 182 · HSL 187°, 30%, 59% · CMYK 35, 4, 0, 29

Water Glitter is #76AFB6 in HEX — rgb(118, 175, 182), hsl(187°, 30%, 59%), cmyk(35%, 4%, 0%, 29%).

Water Glitter pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 187°, 30%, 59%. 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#76AFB6

RGB118, 175, 182

HSL187°, 30%, 59%

HSV187°, 35%, 71%

CMYK35, 4, 0, 29

Decimal7778230

CSS RGBrgb(118, 175, 182)

CSS HSLhsl(187, 30%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Water Oasis RF180-02

ΔE 1.3 · #74B1B8

Dulux

Flotation S32C3

ΔE 1.5 · #7BB2BA

Behr

Waterscape 530F-5

ΔE 2.2 · #72ACB0

Benjamin Moore

Seaside 725

ΔE 2.3 · #70ABB5

Vista Paint

Turquoise Trick K-211

ΔE 2.5 · #7FB0B6

Dunn-Edwards

Watson Lake DE5766

ΔE 2.8 · #74AEBA

Sherwin-Williams

Reflecting Pool SW6486

ΔE 3.4 · #7BB1B2

Valspar

Fresh Basin 5003-7C

ΔE 4.2 · #84B6C0

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 4.5 · #7FB5B5

PPG

Kingston Aqua 1150-4

ΔE 6.7 · #8FBCC4

Hallman-Lindsay

Trisha's Eyes 666

ΔE 6.8 · #8EB9C4

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 8.4 · #729E9C

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 8.6 · #8AB1C2

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 10 · #87C8D7

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 11.4 · #A1C5C8

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 11.4 · #9CC7C4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

#76AFB6

#B67E77

Analogous

#77B69E

#76AFB6

#778FB6

Triadic

#76AFB6

#B677AE

#AEB677

Split-Complementary

#76AFB6

#B6778F

#B69E77

Tetradic

#76AFB6

#9E77B6

#B67E77

#8FB677

Monochromatic

#345B60

#4F8A92

#76AFB6

#A9CCD1

#DBE9EB

Rectangle

#76AFB6

#7E77B6

#B67E77

#AEB677

Compound

#76AFB6

#778FB6

#B67E77

#B69E77

Variations

Lighter

#92BFC4

#B0CDD0

#D3E0E2

Darker

#52959E

#37686E

#203D41

Saturation

#8D9EA0

#77AEB6

#52CBDA

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

2.45:1

Fail

vs Black

8.58:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#76AFB6

#999FB8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#76AFB6

#A7A7B5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#76AFB6

#77AFAD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Water Glitter 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

#98B0A4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#76AFB6

Daylight 5500K

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

#85B5C8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EBEC

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.

#A0675F

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: #76AFB6;

CSS — background

background-color: #76AFB6;

CSS Variable

--color-water-glitter: #76AFB6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'water-glitter': '#76AFB6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#76AFB6] text-[#76AFB6]

SCSS

$water-glitter: #76AFB6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #76AFB6?

#76AFB6 is Water Glitter, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #76AFB6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Water Glitter?

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

What colors pair well with Water Glitter?

Water Glitter 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 Glitter?

You can download Water Glitter 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 Glitter?

The hex code is #76AFB6. In RGB it's 118, 175, 182, and in HSL it's 187°, 30%, 59%.

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