GREENS

Waterwonder

#80D4CD

RGB 128, 212, 205 · HSL 175°, 49%, 67% · CMYK 40, 0, 3, 17

Waterwonder is #80D4CD in HEX — rgb(128, 212, 205), hsl(175°, 49%, 67%), cmyk(40%, 0%, 3%, 17%).

Waterwonder pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 175°, 49%, 67%. 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#80D4CD

RGB128, 212, 205

HSL175°, 49%, 67%

HSV175°, 40%, 83%

CMYK40, 0, 3, 17

Decimal8443085

CSS RGBrgb(128, 212, 205)

CSS HSLhsl(175, 49%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Waterwonder S28G3

Exact match

Behr

Island Oasis HDC-MD-09

ΔE 1 · #84D5CD

PPG

Isle Royale 1232-4

ΔE 1.4 · #80D7CF

Kilz

Miss Golightly RG150-02

ΔE 1.7 · #83D4CA

Valspar

Nautical 5007-9C

ΔE 2.5 · #7ACDC6

Benjamin Moore

Caribbean 661

ΔE 2.7 · #88D6D2

Hallman-Lindsay

Island Breeze 693

ΔE 3.1 · #8ADACF

Vista Paint

Glorious Garden K-244

ΔE 3.3 · #7DDBD4

Dunn-Edwards

Island Oasis DE5730

ΔE 4.1 · #88D9D8

Sherwin-Williams

Tantalizing Teal SW6937

ΔE 4.6 · #87DCCE

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 6 · #91D0C5

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 7.8 · #84C3BE

Colorhouse

Sprout .01 Sprout-01

ΔE 11.2 · #ADE8E2

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 14.2 · #87C8D7

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 16.1 · #A1C5C8

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 17.7 · #7AC2D8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#80D4CD

#D48288

Analogous

#82D4A4

#80D4CD

#82B2D4

Triadic

#80D4CD

#CD82D4

#D4CD82

Split-Complementary

#80D4CD

#D482B2

#D4A482

Tetradic

#80D4CD

#A482D4

#D48288

#B2D482

Monochromatic

#308D85

#49C1B7

#80D4CD

#BBE8E4

#ECF8F7

Rectangle

#80D4CD

#8288D4

#D48288

#D4CD82

Compound

#80D4CD

#82B2D4

#D48288

#D4A482

Variations

Lighter

#9BDDD7

#B7E2DE

#D7ECEA

Darker

#4CC6BB

#2B9188

#185550

Saturation

#9EB7B5

#82D4CD

#6CEADF

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

1.72:1

Fail

vs Black

12.22:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#80D4CD

#B7BCCF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#80D4CD

#C9C9CE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#80D4CD

#85D2D0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Waterwonder 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

#9FCCB5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#80D4CD

Daylight 5500K

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

#8DD1D9

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.

#BF646B

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: #80D4CD;

CSS — background

background-color: #80D4CD;

CSS Variable

--color-waterwonder: #80D4CD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'waterwonder': '#80D4CD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#80D4CD] text-[#80D4CD]

SCSS

$waterwonder: #80D4CD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #80D4CD?

#80D4CD is Waterwonder, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #80D4CD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Waterwonder?

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

What colors pair well with Waterwonder?

Waterwonder 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 Waterwonder?

You can download Waterwonder 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 Waterwonder?

The hex code is #80D4CD. In RGB it's 128, 212, 205, and in HSL it's 175°, 49%, 67%.

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