Water .03 by Colorhouse paint color
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Water .03

60%LRV Value
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Water .03 Water-03 is a blue paint color from Colorhouse. It has a hex value of #BBD0D2, LRV 60 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dusky Blue from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Water .03 Technical Profile

HEX Code#BBD0D2
RGB187, 208, 210
LRV60.3
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyblue
BrandColorhouse

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Water .03 in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Water .03 in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ColorhouseWater .03
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreDusky Blue

Dusky Blue

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Artiste

Valspar

Nearly identical

Baby Blanket

Kilz

Nearly identical

Skyline Steel

Behr

Nearly identical

Cape Hope

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Cape Hope

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Berry Mojito

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Scandinavian Sky

PPG

Nearly identical

Fluttering Blue

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Sleepy Blue

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Water .03

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Water .03

#BBD0D2

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8595AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Water .03

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Soothing Waves

Complement

Embroidery

Water .03 Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Imagine .05

Accent

Metal .05

Pop

Thrive .05

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Imagine .01

Accent

Wool .05

Pop

Petal .04

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Imagine .01

Accent

Wood .05

Pop

Petal .06

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Colorhouse Colors

Other Colorhouse colors close to Water .03.

Wool .02

Colorhouse · Wool-02

#C1CDCD

Dream .03

Colorhouse · Dream-03

#B4CBD9

Wool .01

Colorhouse · Wool-01

#C5D7D2

Dream .02

Colorhouse · Dream-02

#BDE1DD

Water .02

Colorhouse · Water-02

#BCC8BC

Leaf .03

Colorhouse · Leaf-03

#C9CDBF

More blue colors from other brands

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

Coat of Arms

Benjamin Moore · 763

#3D6D7B

Very Navy

Behr · M500-7

#233B5E

Grape Gatsby

Dunn-Edwards · DE5948

#A19ABD

Arctic Paradise

Dunn-Edwards · DE5841

#B8DFF8

Blue Flower

Benjamin Moore · 2057-60

#B6DBE5

Star Gazer

Valspar · 4008-8B

#508BC4

Water .03 — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Water .03 have?
Water .03 by Colorhouse 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 Water .03 in your own space before committing.
What colors match Water .03 from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Water .03 are Dusky Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Artiste by Valspar (a near-identical match), Baby Blanket by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Water .03'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 .03?
Water .03 has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 60.3, 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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