Ref. #DCECE7 · 1137-3
Waterscape
81%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Waterscape Technical Profile
What color is Waterscape? It's a light cool green with the hex code #DCECE7. Colors similar to Waterscape include Vista Paint Blue Green Gem, Vista Paint Bay Breeze, Valspar Cool Elegance. Waterscape has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 81, Waterscape reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Waterscape
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Blue Green Gem
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cool Elegance
Valspar
Nearly identical
Drifting Tide
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Tinsmith
Behr
Nearly identical
Sweet Dreams
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bisque .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Mist of Green
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mellow Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Waterscape
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Waterscape
#DCECE7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85A6AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Waterscape
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Waterscape 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Waterscape.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Waterscape — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Waterscape have?
Waterscape by PPG has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Waterscape from other brands?
The closest matches are Blue Green Gem by Vista Paint (#DCECE8), Bay Breeze by Vista Paint (#DDEDE9), Cool Elegance by Valspar (#DDEEEA). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Waterscape?
Waterscape has an LRV of 81.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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 Waterscape's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.