GREENS

Continental Waters

#98C8CB

RGB 152, 200, 203 · HSL 184°, 33%, 70% · CMYK 25, 1, 0, 20

Continental Waters is #98C8CB in HEX — rgb(152, 200, 203), hsl(184°, 33%, 70%), cmyk(25%, 1%, 0%, 20%).

Continental Waters pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 184°, 33%, 70%. 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#98C8CB

RGB152, 200, 203

HSL184°, 33%, 70%

HSV184°, 25%, 80%

CMYK25, 1, 0, 20

Decimal10012875

CSS RGBrgb(152, 200, 203)

CSS HSLhsl(184, 33%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Continental Waters S31A1

Exact match

Vista Paint

Coastal View K-212

ΔE 1.3 · #93C6C9

Valspar

Sea Seeker 5004-7C

ΔE 1.4 · #93C5C9

Benjamin Moore

Tranquil 2051-50

ΔE 1.8 · #95C3C6

Behr

Aquifer MQ6-8

ΔE 2 · #98C4C5

Sherwin-Williams

Gentle Aquamarine SW9046

ΔE 2.5 · #97CBD2

Kilz

Glacial Waters RF180-01

ΔE 2.9 · #8EC7CB

PPG

Wright Blue Mist FLLW892

ΔE 3.1 · #93C0C5

Dunn-Edwards

Surfside DE5765

ΔE 3.4 · #9ACAD3

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 3.5 · #9CC7C4

Hallman-Lindsay

Stillwater 687

ΔE 3.5 · #8CC1C2

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 3.8 · #A1C5C8

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 7.4 · #84C3BE

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 7.7 · #87C8D7

IKEA

IKEA153 153

ΔE 7.8 · #B1CBC9

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 11.4 · #8AB1C2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

#98C8CB

#CC9D99

Analogous

#99CCB6

#98C8CB

#99AFCC

Triadic

#98C8CB

#CC99C8

#C8CC99

Split-Complementary

#98C8CB

#CC99AF

#CCB699

Tetradic

#98C8CB

#B699CC

#CC9D99

#AFCC99

Monochromatic

#448388

#66ADB2

#98C8CB

#CCE4E5

#EEF6F6

Rectangle

#98C8CB

#9D99CC

#CC9D99

#C8CC99

Compound

#98C8CB

#99AFCC

#CC9D99

#CCB699

Variations

Lighter

#AED3D6

#C4DCDE

#DEEAEA

Darker

#68B0B6

#3F8186

#234C4F

Saturation

#ABB9BA

#99C8CC

#80DFE5

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

1.83:1

Fail

vs Black

11.46:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#98C8CB

#B5BACD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#98C8CB

#C1C1CB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#98C8CB

#99C8C6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Continental Waters 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

#B1C3B3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#98C8CB

Daylight 5500K

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

#9FC8D8

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.

#B57F7B

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: #98C8CB;

CSS — background

background-color: #98C8CB;

CSS Variable

--color-continental-waters: #98C8CB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'continental-waters': '#98C8CB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#98C8CB] text-[#98C8CB]

SCSS

$continental-waters: #98C8CB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #98C8CB?

#98C8CB is Continental Waters, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #98C8CB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Continental Waters?

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

What colors pair well with Continental Waters?

Continental Waters 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 Continental Waters?

You can download Continental Waters 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 Continental Waters?

The hex code is #98C8CB. In RGB it's 152, 200, 203, and in HSL it's 184°, 33%, 70%.

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