Waterbury HC-31 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #DECB9B, LRV 58 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Natural Twine from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DECB9B · HC-31
Waterbury
58%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Waterbury in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Waterbury in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreWaterbury
Nearly identical
BehrNatural Twine
Natural Twine
Behr
Nearly identical
Pale Pollen
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Prairie Land
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pale Moss
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Frozen Fruit
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Just a Dash
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Golden Heirloom
PPG
Nearly identical
Hay
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Light Amber
Valspar
Nearly identical
Grain .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Organic Ingredient
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Waterbury
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Waterbury
#DECB9B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAB87A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Waterbury
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Waterbury 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 Waterbury.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Waterbury — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Waterbury have?
Waterbury by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Waterbury in your own space before committing.
What colors match Waterbury from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Waterbury are Natural Twine by Behr (a near-identical match), Pale Pollen by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Prairie Land by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Waterbury'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 Waterbury?
Waterbury has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 57.8, 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 Waterbury's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.