GREENS

Water .03

#BBD0D2

RGB 187, 208, 210 · HSL 185°, 20%, 78% · CMYK 11, 1, 0, 18

Water .03 is #BBD0D2 in HEX — rgb(187, 208, 210), hsl(185°, 20%, 78%), cmyk(11%, 1%, 0%, 18%).

Water .03 pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 185°, 20%, 78%. 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#BBD0D2

RGB187, 208, 210

HSL185°, 20%, 78%

HSV185°, 11%, 82%

CMYK11, 1, 0, 18

Decimal12308690

CSS RGBrgb(187, 208, 210)

CSS HSLhsl(185, 20%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Colorhouse

Water .03 Water-03

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Dusky 1640

ΔE 1 · #BED2D5

Dulux

Detroit S29A1

ΔE 1.2 · #BDD1D1

Kilz

Baby Blanket RF240-01

ΔE 1.5 · #BDD3D3

Behr

Skyline Steel 750E-3

ΔE 1.7 · #B9D0D5

Vista Paint

Cape Hope C-495

ΔE 1.9 · #BFD2D1

Hallman-Lindsay

Cape Hope 496

ΔE 1.9 · #BFD3D2

PPG

Scandinavian Sky 1149-3

ΔE 2.1 · #C2D3D6

Sherwin-Williams

Sleepy Blue SW6225

ΔE 2.5 · #BCCBCE

Valspar

Destiny 5003-5B

ΔE 2.8 · #BDD6D5

IKEA

IKEA153 153

ΔE 3.6 · #B1CBC9

Dunn-Edwards

Falling Tears DE5792

ΔE 4.1 · #C2D7DF

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 6.4 · #C8CDC9

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 6.5 · #B2BFC5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.2 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 7.6 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#BBD0D2

#D2BEBC

Analogous

#BCD2C9

#BBD0D2

#BCC5D2

Triadic

#BBD0D2

#D2BCD0

#D0D2BC

Split-Complementary

#BBD0D2

#D2BCC5

#D2C9BC

Tetradic

#BBD0D2

#C9BCD2

#D2BEBC

#C5D2BC

Monochromatic

#628F93

#8EB0B4

#BBD0D2

#EAF0F1

#F0F4F5

Rectangle

#BBD0D2

#BEBCD2

#D2BEBC

#D0D2BC

Compound

#BBD0D2

#BCC5D2

#D2BEBC

#D2C9BC

Variations

Lighter

#C9DADB

#D8E2E3

#E9EEEE

Darker

#8BB0B3

#558185

#314C4E

Saturation

#C4CACA

#BCD0D2

#A5E3E9

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

1.61:1

Fail

vs Black

13.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BBD0D2

#C7C9D3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BBD0D2

#CDCDD2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BBD0D2

#BBD0CF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Water .03 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

#CCC9B9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BBD0D2

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9CEDD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#BF9794

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: #BBD0D2;

CSS — background

background-color: #BBD0D2;

CSS Variable

--color-water-.03: #BBD0D2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'water-.03': '#BBD0D2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BBD0D2] text-[#BBD0D2]

SCSS

$water-.03: #BBD0D2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BBD0D2?

#BBD0D2 is Water .03, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #BBD0D2 warm or cool?

Water .03 reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Water .03?

Water .03 works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Water .03?

Water .03 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 .03?

You can download Water .03 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 .03?

The hex code is #BBD0D2. In RGB it's 187, 208, 210, and in HSL it's 185°, 20%, 78%.

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