Water Surface QE-43 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A7BBB9, estimated LRV 47 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Willow from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #A7BBB9 · QE-43
Water Surface
47%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Water Surface Technical Profile
HEX Code#A7BBB9
RGB167, 187, 185
Estimated LRV47.3
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Blue Willow
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#A8BBBA
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#A6BBB7
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Lucinda
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#A4BAB6
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Wedgewood Gray
Benjamin Moore
#ADC0BE
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Rainwash
Dutch Boy
#A8BDB8
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Bidwell Blue
Dunn-Edwards
#A9B9B5
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Rain
Sherwin-Williams
#ABBEBF
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Colors That Work With Water Surface
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Water Surface
#A7BBB9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#859DAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Water Surface
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Water Surface Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Water Surface — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Water Surface have?
Water Surface by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Water Surface from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Water Surface are Blue Willow by PPG (a close digital match), Lucinda by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Holly Glen by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Water Surface's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Water Surface?
Water Surface has a estimated lightness value of 47.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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