Water .06 Water-06 is a gray paint color from Colorhouse. It has a hex value of #9EAEA3, estimated LRV 40 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Artful Green from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Colorhouse · #9EAEA3 · Water-06
Water .06
40%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Water .06 Technical Profile
HEX Code#9EAEA3
RGB158, 174, 163
Estimated LRV40.2
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 →
Artful Green
Vista Paint
#A0ADA3
Close digital match
Scenic
Benjamin Moore
#9DAD9F
Close digital match
Green Balsam
Behr
#9FAC9F
Close digital match
Halcyon Green
Sherwin-Williams
#9BAAA2
Close digital match
Life Aquatic
Dunn-Edwards
#A2B0A8
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Silvered Teal
Dutch Boy
#A0AFA8
Close digital match
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#A5B3A5
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Colors That Work With Water .06
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Water .06
#9EAEA3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85ADA6
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Water .06
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Water .06 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 .06 — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Water .06 have?
Water .06 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 .06 from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Water .06 are Artful Green by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Scenic by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Scenic Drive by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Water .06'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 .06?
Water .06 has a estimated lightness value of 40.2, 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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