NEUTRALS

Water .02

#BCC8BC

RGB 188, 200, 188 · HSL 120°, 10%, 76% · CMYK 6, 0, 6, 22

Water .02 is #BCC8BC in HEX — rgb(188, 200, 188), hsl(120°, 10%, 76%), cmyk(6%, 0%, 6%, 22%).

Water .02 pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 120°, 10%, 76%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#BCC8BC

RGB188, 200, 188

HSL120°, 10%, 76%

HSV120°, 6%, 78%

CMYK6, 0, 6, 22

Decimal12372156

CSS RGBrgb(188, 200, 188)

CSS HSLhsl(120, 10%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Colorhouse

Water .02 Water-02

Exact match

Vista Paint

Rain Mist K-869

ΔE 0.4 · #BDC8BC

Hallman-Lindsay

Favored One 455

ΔE 1 · #BFCABD

PPG

Niagara Mist 10-30

ΔE 1.1 · #BCC8BA

Valspar

Garden Flower 5004-3B

ΔE 1.6 · #C1CBC0

Benjamin Moore

Antique 465

ΔE 1.7 · #BCC7B8

Behr

Weathered Moss N380-3

ΔE 1.8 · #B8C9BD

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 1.9 · #C0CDC2

Dulux

Mossa S24A2

ΔE 2.4 · #B4C2B6

Kilz

Loden Frost TB-73

ΔE 2.5 · #BEC5B6

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 2.7 · #B3C3B9

Sherwin-Williams

Copen Blue SW0068

ΔE 2.8 · #C2CCC4

Dunn-Edwards

Belize Green DEC782

ΔE 2.9 · #B9C3B3

IKEA

IKEA179 179

ΔE 5.1 · #B6BBAD

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 7.8 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.9 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral blue undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#BCC8BC

#C8BCC8

Analogous

#C2C8BC

#BCC8BC

#BCC8C2

Triadic

#BCC8BC

#BCBCC8

#C8BCBC

Split-Complementary

#BCC8BC

#C2BCC8

#C8BCC2

Tetradic

#BCC8BC

#BCC2C8

#C8BCC8

#C8C2BC

Monochromatic

#6A816A

#92A592

#BCC8BC

#E6EAE6

#F1F4F1

Rectangle

#BCC8BC

#BCC8C8

#C8BCC8

#C8BCBC

Compound

#BCC8BC

#BCC8C2

#C8BCC8

#C8BCC2

Variations

Lighter

#C9D3C9

#D7DDD7

#E8EBE8

Darker

#91A691

#5F765F

#374537

Saturation

#C0C4C0

#BCC8BC

#A0E3A0

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.73:1

Fail

vs Black

12.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BCC8BC

#C5C3BD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BCC8BC

#C6C6BE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BCC8BC

#BDC6C7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Water .02 gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#CCC3A8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BCC8BC

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAC8CC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#BB8EBB

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: #BCC8BC;

CSS — background

background-color: #BCC8BC;

CSS Variable

--color-water-.02: #BCC8BC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'water-.02': '#BCC8BC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BCC8BC] text-[#BCC8BC]

SCSS

$water-.02: #BCC8BC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BCC8BC?

#BCC8BC is Water .02, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BCC8BC warm or cool?

Water .02 reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Water .02?

Water .02 works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Water .02?

Water .02 pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Water .02?

You can download Water .02 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 .02?

The hex code is #BCC8BC. In RGB it's 188, 200, 188, and in HSL it's 120°, 10%, 76%.

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