GREENS

Water Magic

#C4CCB3

RGB 196, 204, 179 · HSL 79°, 20%, 75% · CMYK 4, 0, 12, 20

Water Magic is #C4CCB3 in HEX — rgb(196, 204, 179), hsl(79°, 20%, 75%), cmyk(4%, 0%, 12%, 20%).

Water Magic pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 79°, 20%, 75%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. 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#C4CCB3

RGB196, 204, 179

HSL79°, 20%, 75%

HSV79°, 12%, 80%

CMYK4, 0, 12, 20

Decimal12897459

CSS RGBrgb(196, 204, 179)

CSS HSLhsl(79, 20%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Water Magic K-901

Exact match

Kilz

Zion LG230-02

ΔE 0.7 · #C4CBB3

Behr

Stone Creek BXC-56

ΔE 0.8 · #C6CDB5

Benjamin Moore

Spring 438

ΔE 1.3 · #C1CCB2

Hallman-Lindsay

Lush Meadow 434

ΔE 1.4 · #C0CBB1

Colorhouse

Glass .02 Glass-02

ΔE 1.5 · #C9CFB5

Dulux

Cushion Bush S20C2

ΔE 1.5 · #C2C8AF

Valspar

Mint Frost 6001-3B

ΔE 2.8 · #C9CBB5

IKEA

IKEA149 149

ΔE 2.9 · #CCD0BA

PPG

Only Olive 1123-4

ΔE 2.9 · #CBCCB5

Sherwin-Williams

Acanthus SW0029

ΔE 3.2 · #CDCDB4

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 3.4 · #C8D4BE

Dunn-Edwards

Hidden Hills DE5569

ΔE 4.8 · #C5D2B1

Farrow & Ball

Cooking Apple Green 32

ΔE 5.2 · #C4C6A5

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6.1 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13.1 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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 MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a neutral yellow-Green with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C4CCB3

#BBB3CC

Analogous

#CCC7B3

#C4CCB3

#B7CCB3

Triadic

#C4CCB3

#B3C4CC

#CCB3C4

Split-Complementary

#C4CCB3

#B3B7CC

#C7B3CC

Tetradic

#C4CCB3

#B3CCC7

#BBB3CC

#CCB3B7

Monochromatic

#7B8A5C

#A0AD85

#C4CCB3

#E7EBE0

#F3F5F0

Rectangle

#C4CCB3

#B3CCBB

#BBB3CC

#CCB3C4

Compound

#C4CCB3

#B7CCB3

#BBB3CC

#C7B3CC

Variations

Lighter

#D0D6C2

#DBDFD2

#EAECE6

Darker

#A1AE84

#728052

#424B2F

Saturation

#C1C3BB

#C4CCB3

#CDE699

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

1.66:1

Fail

vs Black

12.64:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C4CCB3

#CCC7B4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C4CCB3

#CBCBB7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C4CCB3

#C6C8CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Water Magic 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

#D2C6A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C4CCB3

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0CBC6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#9A8BBA

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: #C4CCB3;

CSS — background

background-color: #C4CCB3;

CSS Variable

--color-water-magic: #C4CCB3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'water-magic': '#C4CCB3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C4CCB3] text-[#C4CCB3]

SCSS

$water-magic: #C4CCB3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C4CCB3?

#C4CCB3 is Water Magic, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #C4CCB3 warm or cool?

Water Magic reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Water Magic?

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

What colors pair well with Water Magic?

Water Magic 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 Magic?

You can download Water Magic 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 Magic?

The hex code is #C4CCB3. In RGB it's 196, 204, 179, and in HSL it's 79°, 20%, 75%.

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