Watercolor CC-788 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #BDD5DE, LRV 64 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bridgewater Bay from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BDD5DE · CC-788
Watercolor
64%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Watercolor Technical Profile
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Watercolor in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Watercolor in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreWatercolor
Nearly identical
Vista PaintBridgewater Bay
Bridgewater Bay
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Summer Shower
Kilz
Nearly identical
Bahama Breezes
Valspar
Nearly identical
Briney Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Bridgewater Bay
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Falling Tears
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Biscayne Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Millstream
Behr
Nearly identical
Atmospheric
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Watercolor
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Watercolor
#BDD5DE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858EAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Watercolor
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Watercolor 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 Watercolor.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Watercolor — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Watercolor have?
Watercolor 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 Watercolor in your own space before committing.
What colors match Watercolor from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Watercolor are Bridgewater Bay by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Summer Shower by Kilz (a near-identical match), Bahama Breezes by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Watercolor'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 Watercolor?
Watercolor has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 63.7, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Watercolor's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.