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Water .05

29%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Water .05 Water-05 is a gray paint color from Colorhouse. It has a hex value of #82979D, LRV 29 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Whirlpool from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Water .05 Technical Profile

HEX Code#82979D
RGB130, 151, 157
LRV29.3
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familygray
BrandColorhouse

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Water .05 in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Water .05 in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ColorhouseWater .05
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsWhirlpool

Whirlpool

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Water's Edge

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Lakeview

Behr

Nearly identical

Standish Blue

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Neptune'S Rings

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Standish Blue

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Stray Gray

Kilz

Nearly identical

Stone Blue

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Symphony Of Blue

PPG

Very similar

Impressionist

Valspar

Very similar

Weathered Blue

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Silver Grey

RAL

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Water .05

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Water .05

#82979D

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8590AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Water .05

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Water .05

Complement

Wild Maitake

Water .05 Room Palettes

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

Walls

Wool .01

Trim

Imagine .05

Accent

This Color

Pop

Glass .05

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Bisque .06

Trim

Imagine .01

Accent

This Color

Pop

Clay .07

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Bisque .06

Trim

Imagine .01

Accent

This Color

Pop

Wood .02

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Colorhouse Colors

Other Colorhouse colors close to Water .05.

Wool .04

Colorhouse · Wool-04

#8B8A8C

Stone .07

Colorhouse · Stone-07

#848A86

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

White Rapids

Dutch Boy · 425-1DB

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Dynasty Celadon

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Frosted Olive

Dutch Boy · 425-2DB

#BEC1B6

Blackened Kettle

Dutch Boy · 439-7DB

#4F4842

Lynx

Dunn-Edwards · DE6035

#604D47

Water .05 — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Water .05 have?
Water .05 by Colorhouse has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Water .05 in your own space before committing.
What colors match Water .05 from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Water .05 are Whirlpool by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Morning at Sea by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Water's Edge by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Water .05'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 .05?
Water .05 has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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