GREENS

Waterwings

#AFEBDC

RGB 175, 235, 220 · HSL 165°, 60%, 80% · CMYK 26, 0, 6, 8

Waterwings is #AFEBDC in HEX — rgb(175, 235, 220), hsl(165°, 60%, 80%), cmyk(26%, 0%, 6%, 8%).

Waterwings pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 165°, 60%, 80%. 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#AFEBDC

RGB175, 235, 220

HSL165°, 60%, 80%

HSV165°, 26%, 92%

CMYK26, 0, 6, 8

Decimal11529180

CSS RGBrgb(175, 235, 220)

CSS HSLhsl(165, 60%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Waterwings S27H1

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

East Cape DE5694

ΔE 1.9 · #B0EEE2

Vista Paint

Jardin Jewel K-269

ΔE 2 · #A8E7D7

Benjamin Moore

Crystal 2044-60

ΔE 2.2 · #B4EEE2

Valspar

Ocean Whisper 6001-9B

ΔE 2.3 · #ACE6DA

Behr

Aloha MQ4-23

ΔE 2.7 · #ABE9DF

Colorhouse

Sprout .01 Sprout-01

ΔE 4.9 · #ADE8E2

Hallman-Lindsay

Mediterranean Mist 713

ΔE 5 · #BCE9D6

PPG

Wintergreen Mint 1229-2

ΔE 5.4 · #BDE8D8

Kilz

Polished Turquoise RG140-01

ΔE 6.4 · #96DFD4

IKEA

IKEA079 79

ΔE 7.8 · #BAE0CC

Sherwin-Williams

Aqueduct SW6758

ΔE 8.1 · #A1D5CB

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 15.1 · #84C3BE

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 16.2 · #D4E2C8

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 17.2 · #A1C5C8

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 19.9 · #87C8D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

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

#AFEBDC

#EBADBD

Analogous

#ADEBBD

#AFEBDC

#ADDBEB

Triadic

#AFEBDC

#DBADEB

#EBDBAD

Split-Complementary

#AFEBDC

#EBADDB

#EBBDAD

Tetradic

#AFEBDC

#BDADEB

#EBADBD

#DBEBAD

Monochromatic

#33CCA6

#70DBC1

#AFEBDC

#EBFAF6

Rectangle

#AFEBDC

#ADBDEB

#EBADBD

#EBDBAD

Compound

#AFEBDC

#ADDBEB

#EBADBD

#EBBDAD

Variations

Lighter

#BEEFE2

#D1F0E8

#E6F5F1

Darker

#69DDC0

#26BA95

#146E58

Saturation

#C3D5D1

#ADEBDB

#A3F5E0

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

1.33:1

Fail

vs Black

15.74:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AFEBDC

#D6D8DE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AFEBDC

#E2E2DE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AFEBDC

#B3E8E7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Waterwings 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

#C3DDC0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AFEBDC

Daylight 5500K

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

#B0E2E4

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#E8EDEC

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.

#D78499

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #AFEBDC;

CSS — background

background-color: #AFEBDC;

CSS Variable

--color-waterwings: #AFEBDC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'waterwings': '#AFEBDC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AFEBDC] text-[#AFEBDC]

SCSS

$waterwings: #AFEBDC;

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#B8EEE0 · ΔE 2.5

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#B8EEE1 · ΔE 2.7

Springtime Green

#AFE9D5 · ΔE 2.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AFEBDC?

#AFEBDC is Waterwings, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #AFEBDC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Waterwings?

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

What colors pair well with Waterwings?

Waterwings 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 Waterwings?

You can download Waterwings 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 Waterwings?

The hex code is #AFEBDC. In RGB it's 175, 235, 220, and in HSL it's 165°, 60%, 80%.

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