Delano Waters 766 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A1D7E3, LRV 62 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ocean Cruise from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A1D7E3 · 766
Delano Waters
62%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Delano Waters Technical Profile
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Delano Waters in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Delano Waters in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreDelano Waters
Nearly identical
PPGOcean Cruise
Ocean Cruise
PPG
Nearly identical
Cloud Break
Kilz
Nearly identical
Partly Cloudy
Behr
Nearly identical
Walking on Air
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Fly Away
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Liquid Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Infinity Pool
Valspar
Nearly identical
Orleans Tune
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Crystal River
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Dream .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Delano Waters
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Delano Waters
#A1D7E3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#788DBA
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Delano Waters
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Delano Waters 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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Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Delano Waters — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Delano Waters have?
Delano Waters by Benjamin Moore has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Delano Waters in your own space before committing.
What colors match Delano Waters from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Delano Waters are Ocean Cruise by PPG (a near-identical match), Cloud Break by Kilz (a near-identical match), Partly Cloudy by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Delano Waters'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 Delano Waters?
Delano Waters has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 61.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Delano Waters's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.