TEALS
Waterfall
#9DCDCB
Sitting at HSL 178°, 32%, 71%, Waterfall reads light and balanced. The color's balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming and sits between warm and cool — versatile. Best used for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces in bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms. Designers pair it with white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble for grounded, cohesive interiors.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Waterfall 2050-50
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms
Best Uses
main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces
Pairs With
white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Waterfall
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #9DCDCB?
#9DCDCB is Waterfall, a light teal with a neutral undertone.
Is #9DCDCB warm or cool?
Waterfall reads between warm and cool — versatile in any setting.
What rooms work best with Waterfall?
Waterfall works well in bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.
What colors pair well with Waterfall?
Waterfall 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 Waterfall?
You can download Waterfall 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 #9DCDCB?
#9DCDCB converts to RGB 157, 205, 203.