TEALS
Water's Edge
#86989E
Reading classic, Water's Edge lands in the teals family at HSL 195°, 11%, 57%. Its low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality; it reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. Works well in bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms, especially for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents. Pairs naturally with white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Water's Edge 1635
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #86989E?
#86989E is Water's Edge, a mid teal with a cool undertone.
Is #86989E warm or cool?
Water's Edge reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Water's Edge?
Water's Edge works well in bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Water's Edge?
Water's Edge pairs naturally with white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Water's Edge?
You can download Water's Edge 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 RGB value of #86989E?
#86989E converts to RGB 134, 152, 158.