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Ref. #9ECECC · 2050-50

Waterfall

56%LRV Value
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Waterfall 2050-50 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #9ECECC, LRV 56 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fair Farmington from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Waterfall Technical Profile

HEX Code#9ECECC
RGB158, 206, 204
LRV55.8
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyblue
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Waterfall in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Waterfall in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreWaterfall
Nearly identical
Vista PaintFair Farmington

Fair Farmington

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Hopeful Blue

Behr

Nearly identical

Soft Aqua Stone

PPG

Nearly identical

Dream .04

Colorhouse

Nearly identical

Jamaican Dream

Kilz

Nearly identical

Bay Mist

Valspar

Very similar

Fountain City

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Bora Bora Shore

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Stillwater

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Patina'D

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Light Green

RAL

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Waterfall

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Waterfall

#9ECECC

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#859BAD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Waterfall

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Hopeful Blue

Complement

Fondue

Waterfall Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Snow White

Accent

Balsam

Pop

Lucky Charm Green

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Andes Summit

Pop

Prom Dress

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Eggplant

Pop

Poppy

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Mediterranean Sky

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Daydream

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More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Wish Upon a Star

Vista Paint · 0668

#417C88

Bright Prelude Blue

PPG · 31BB 23/340

#5184BF

Blue Chalk

Behr · M500-3

#96DBE9

Very Navy

Behr · M500-7

#233B5E

Grape Gatsby

Dunn-Edwards · DE5948

#A19ABD

Arctic Paradise

Dunn-Edwards · DE5841

#B8DFF8

Waterfall — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Waterfall have?
Waterfall by Benjamin Moore has a neutral 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 Waterfall in your own space before committing.
What colors match Waterfall from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Waterfall are Fair Farmington by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Hopeful Blue by Behr (a near-identical match), Soft Aqua Stone by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Waterfall'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 Waterfall?
Waterfall has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 55.8, 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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