GREENS

Water Nymph

#81D0DF

RGB 129, 208, 223 · HSL 190°, 59%, 69% · CMYK 42, 7, 0, 13

Water Nymph is #81D0DF in HEX — rgb(129, 208, 223), hsl(190°, 59%, 69%), cmyk(42%, 7%, 0%, 13%).

Water Nymph pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 190°, 59%, 69%. 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#81D0DF

RGB129, 208, 223

HSL190°, 59%, 69%

HSV190°, 42%, 87%

CMYK42, 7, 0, 13

Decimal8507615

CSS RGBrgb(129, 208, 223)

CSS HSLhsl(190, 59%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Ocean Park K-196

ΔE 1.5 · #7CD0DE

Benjamin Moore

Fairy 2055-50

ΔE 1.9 · #79CCDB

Behr

Ocean Cruise 550D-5

ΔE 2.2 · #78D0E0

Dulux

Blue Limewash S33H1

ΔE 2.2 · #7FCFE2

Dunn-Edwards

Plunging Waterfall DE5751

ΔE 3.1 · #8CD4DF

Sherwin-Williams

Cloudless SW6786

ΔE 3.8 · #8FD0DD

Kilz

Mountain Creek RE260-01

ΔE 4.2 · #77C7DB

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 4.3 · #87C8D7

Valspar

Fiesta Blue 5003-10A

ΔE 4.9 · #7BC5D9

Hallman-Lindsay

Quiet Pond 672

ΔE 4.9 · #94D8E2

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 6.5 · #7AC2D8

PPG

Ocean Cruise 1236-4

ΔE 6.7 · #9CD4E1

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 12 · #84C3BE

IKEA

IKEA119 119

ΔE 12.8 · #9BC2D8

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 13.3 · #9CC7C4

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 13.4 · #A1C5C8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

#81D0DF

#DF9181

Analogous

#81DFBF

#81D0DF

#81A0DF

Triadic

#81D0DF

#DF81CF

#CFDF81

Split-Complementary

#81D0DF

#DF81A0

#DFBF81

Tetradic

#81D0DF

#BF81DF

#DF9181

#A0DF81

Monochromatic

#298B9E

#44B8CF

#81D0DF

#BEE6EE

#EBF7FA

Rectangle

#81D0DF

#9181DF

#DF9181

#CFDF81

Compound

#81D0DF

#81A0DF

#DF9181

#DFBF81

Variations

Lighter

#9AD9E5

#B8DFE7

#D8EBEF

Darker

#46BCD4

#228BA0

#12525F

Saturation

#A2B9BE

#81CFDF

#71DAEF

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

1.75:1

Fail

vs Black

12.02:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#81D0DF

#B1BCE1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#81D0DF

#C5C5DD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#81D0DF

#82D1CD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Water Nymph 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

#A0C9C2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#81D0DF

Daylight 5500K

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

#8DCEE7

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.

#CA7261

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: #81D0DF;

CSS — background

background-color: #81D0DF;

CSS Variable

--color-water-nymph: #81D0DF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'water-nymph': '#81D0DF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#81D0DF] text-[#81D0DF]

SCSS

$water-nymph: #81D0DF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #81D0DF?

#81D0DF is Water Nymph, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #81D0DF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Water Nymph?

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

What colors pair well with Water Nymph?

Water Nymph 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 Nymph?

You can download Water Nymph 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 Nymph?

The hex code is #81D0DF. In RGB it's 129, 208, 223, and in HSL it's 190°, 59%, 69%.

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