GREENS

Waterscape

#BFD2C9

RGB 191, 210, 201 · HSL 152°, 17%, 79% · CMYK 9, 0, 4, 18

Waterscape is #BFD2C9 in HEX — rgb(191, 210, 201), hsl(152°, 17%, 79%), cmyk(9%, 0%, 4%, 18%).

Waterscape pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 152°, 17%, 79%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#BFD2C9

RGB191, 210, 201

HSL152°, 17%, 79%

HSV152°, 9%, 82%

CMYK9, 0, 4, 18

Decimal12571337

CSS RGBrgb(191, 210, 201)

CSS HSLhsl(152, 17%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Waterscape SW6470

Exact match

Dulux

Spearmint Ice S27A1

ΔE 0.4 · #C0D3CA

Dunn-Edwards

Rolling Waves DE5716

ΔE 0.7 · #BFD1C9

Vista Paint

D√©j√† vu C-468

ΔE 1.1 · #C0D2CB

Benjamin Moore

Bali 702

ΔE 1.2 · #BECFC6

Valspar

Sweet Mint 5005-5B

ΔE 1.7 · #C0D4C8

PPG

Geyser 1138-2

ΔE 1.9 · #C4D7CF

Hallman-Lindsay

D?j? Vu 469

ΔE 2.1 · #BED1CC

Behr

Frosted Jade PPU11-13

ΔE 2.1 · #C2D0C5

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 2.7 · #C0CDC2

Colorhouse

Wool .01 Wool-01

ΔE 2.9 · #C5D7D2

IKEA

IKEA151 151

ΔE 4.2 · #CCD7CA

Kilz

Bleached Cypress RG230-01

ΔE 4.4 · #B2CBBE

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 5.4 · #B3C3B9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.8 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 8.5 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#BFD2C9

#D3C0C9

Analogous

#C0D3C1

#BFD2C9

#C0D2D3

Triadic

#BFD2C9

#CAC0D3

#D3CAC0

Split-Complementary

#BFD2C9

#D3C0D2

#D3C1C0

Tetradic

#BFD2C9

#C1C0D3

#D3C0C9

#D2D3C0

Monochromatic

#68927E

#94B3A4

#BFD2C9

#EDF2F0

#F0F4F2

Rectangle

#BFD2C9

#C0C9D3

#D3C0C9

#D3CAC0

Compound

#BFD2C9

#C0D2D3

#D3C0C9

#D3C1C0

Variations

Lighter

#CDDBD5

#DAE4DF

#EAEEEC

Darker

#90B2A2

#5A8470

#344D41

Saturation

#C7CCCA

#C0D3CA

#AAE9CC

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

1.58:1

Fail

vs Black

13.28:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BFD2C9

#CBCBCA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BFD2C9

#CFCFCA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BFD2C9

#C0D0D0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Waterscape 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

#CFCAB2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BFD2C9

Daylight 5500K

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

#BCCFD6

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#C096AA

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: #BFD2C9;

CSS — background

background-color: #BFD2C9;

CSS Variable

--color-waterscape: #BFD2C9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'waterscape': '#BFD2C9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BFD2C9] text-[#BFD2C9]

SCSS

$waterscape: #BFD2C9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BFD2C9?

#BFD2C9 is Waterscape, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #BFD2C9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Waterscape?

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

What colors pair well with Waterscape?

Waterscape 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 Waterscape?

You can download Waterscape 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 Waterscape?

The hex code is #BFD2C9. In RGB it's 191, 210, 201, and in HSL it's 152°, 17%, 79%.

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