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Water Drops
75%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Water Drops Technical Profile
What color is Water Drops? It's a light cool green with the hex code #C3E8DE. Colors similar to Water Drops include MPC Miami Waters, Vista Paint Summer's Secret, Sherwin-Williams Waterfall. Water Drops has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 75, Water Drops reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Water Drops
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Water Drops from other brands?
The closest matches are Miami Waters by MPC (#C3E7DD), Summer's Secret by Vista Paint (#BFE4DA), Waterfall by Sherwin-Williams (#C0E3DA). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Water Drops?
Water Drops has an LRV of 74.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Water Drops's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.