Watery Sea 0638 is a blue paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #88BFE7, LRV 48 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Watery Sea from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #88BFE7 · 0638
Watery Sea
48%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Watery Sea Technical Profile
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Watery Sea in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Watery Sea in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sWatery Sea
Nearly identical
Vista PaintWatery Sea
Watery Sea
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Astral
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cest La Vie
Behr
Nearly identical
Pool Party
PPG
Very similar
Blue Marguerite
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Twinkle
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Slumber
Valspar
Very similar
Washed Away
Kilz
Very similar
Regale Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Watery Sea
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Watery Sea
#88BFE7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7077C2
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Watery Sea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Watery Sea 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 Hirshfield's Colors
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More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Watery Sea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Watery Sea have?
Watery Sea by Hirshfield's has a cool (blue) 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 Watery Sea in your own space before committing.
What colors match Watery Sea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Watery Sea are Watery Sea by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Blue Sky by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Astral by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Watery Sea'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 Watery Sea?
Watery Sea has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 48.3, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Watery Sea's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.