GREENS

Water Wonder

#80D4D0

RGB 128, 212, 208 · HSL 177°, 49%, 67% · CMYK 40, 0, 2, 17

Water Wonder is #80D4D0 in HEX — rgb(128, 212, 208), hsl(177°, 49%, 67%), cmyk(40%, 0%, 2%, 17%).

Water Wonder pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 177°, 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#80D4D0

RGB128, 212, 208

HSL177°, 49%, 67%

HSV177°, 40%, 83%

CMYK40, 0, 2, 17

Decimal8443088

CSS RGBrgb(128, 212, 208)

CSS HSLhsl(177, 49%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Key Largo MQ4-22

ΔE 1.5 · #7ED7D3

Dulux

Waterwonder S28G3

ΔE 1.6 · #80D4CD

Benjamin Moore

Tropicana 2048-50

ΔE 1.8 · #7FD6D5

PPG

Isle Royale 1232-4

ΔE 2.6 · #80D7CF

Dunn-Edwards

Island Oasis DE5730

ΔE 2.8 · #88D9D8

Valspar

Sea Wave 5006-9C

ΔE 2.8 · #8CD9D4

Vista Paint

Turquoise Treat K-236

ΔE 2.9 · #7FDAD9

Kilz

Miss Golightly RG150-02

ΔE 3.2 · #83D4CA

Hallman-Lindsay

Andes Sky 680

ΔE 3.8 · #78D8D9

Sherwin-Williams

Tantalizing Teal SW6937

ΔE 6 · #87DCCE

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 6.5 · #91D0C5

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 7.6 · #84C3BE

Colorhouse

Sprout .01 Sprout-01

ΔE 10.9 · #ADE8E2

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 12.7 · #87C8D7

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 15.4 · #A1C5C8

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 16.2 · #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

#80D4D0

#D48286

Analogous

#82D4A7

#80D4D0

#82AFD4

Triadic

#80D4D0

#D082D4

#D4D082

Split-Complementary

#80D4D0

#D482AF

#D4A782

Tetradic

#80D4D0

#A782D4

#D48286

#AFD482

Monochromatic

#308D88

#49C1BB

#80D4D0

#BBE8E5

#ECF8F8

Rectangle

#80D4D0

#8286D4

#D48286

#D4D082

Compound

#80D4D0

#82AFD4

#D48286

#D4A782

Variations

Lighter

#9BDDD9

#B7E2DF

#D7ECEB

Darker

#4CC6BF

#2B918C

#185552

Saturation

#9EB7B6

#82D4D0

#6CEAE3

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

1.71:1

Fail

vs Black

12.25:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#80D4D0

#B7BCD2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#80D4D0

#C9C9D1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#80D4D0

#84D2D0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Water Wonder 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

#9FCCB7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#80D4D0

Daylight 5500K

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

#8DD1DB

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.

#BF6468

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: #80D4D0;

CSS — background

background-color: #80D4D0;

CSS Variable

--color-water-wonder: #80D4D0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'water-wonder': '#80D4D0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#80D4D0] text-[#80D4D0]

SCSS

$water-wonder: #80D4D0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #80D4D0?

#80D4D0 is Water Wonder, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #80D4D0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Water Wonder?

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

What colors pair well with Water Wonder?

Water Wonder 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 Wonder?

You can download Water Wonder 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 Wonder?

The hex code is #80D4D0. In RGB it's 128, 212, 208, and in HSL it's 177°, 49%, 67%.

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