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.
Ref. #BBD0D2 · Water-03
Water .03
60%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Water .03 Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Water .03 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 Colorhouse Colors
Other Colorhouse colors close to Water .03.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Water .03's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.