Water .02 Water-02 is a gray paint color from Colorhouse. It has a hex value of #BCC8BC, estimated LRV 56 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rain Mist from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Colorhouse · #BCC8BC · Water-02
Water .02
56%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Water .02 Technical Profile
HEX Code#BCC8BC
RGB188, 200, 188
Estimated LRV55.6
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandColorhouse
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Rain Mist
Vista Paint
#BDC8BC
Close digital match
Favored One
Hirshfield's
#BFCABD
Close digital match
Niagara Mist
PPG
#BCC8BA
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Antique Jade
Benjamin Moore
#BCC7B8
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Garden Flower
Valspar
#C1CBC0
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Teresa's Green
Farrow & Ball
#C0CDC2
Close digital match
Antiqued Aqua
Behr
#BAC9C0
Close digital match
Holly Glen
Sherwin-Williams
#BDCBBB
Close digital match
Silvery Green
Dutch Boy
#C5CFC2
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Belize Green
Dunn-Edwards
#B9C3B3
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#BEC5B6
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Colors That Work With Water .02
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Water .02
#BCC8BC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD99
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Water .02
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Water .02 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
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Water .02 — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Water .02 have?
Water .02 by Colorhouse has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Water .02 from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Water .02 are Rain Mist by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Resting Place by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Favored One by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Water .02'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 .02?
Water .02 has a estimated lightness value of 55.6, 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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