Water Drops 659 is a green paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C3E8DE, LRV 75 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Summer’s Secret from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C3E8DE · 659
Water Drops
75%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Water Drops Technical Profile
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Water Drops in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Water Drops in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreWater Drops
Nearly identical
Vista PaintSummer’s Secret
Summer’s Secret
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Waterfall
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sprinkle
Valspar
Nearly identical
Serendipity
PPG
Nearly identical
Whisper of Grass
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Minted Ice
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Wind Speed
Behr
Nearly identical
Jade Sea
Kilz
Very similar
Barely Aqua
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Dream .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Water Drops
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Water Drops
#C3E8DE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7EA8B4
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Water Drops
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Water Drops 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Water Drops.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Water Drops — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Water Drops have?
Water Drops by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Water Drops in your own space before committing.
What colors match Water Drops from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Water Drops are Summer’s Secret by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Waterfall by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Sprinkle by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Water Drops'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 Drops?
Water Drops has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 74.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Why Water Drops's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.