Ref. #536872 · 9141
Waterloo
13%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Waterloo Technical Profile
What color is Waterloo? It's a deep cool neutral with the hex code #536872. Colors similar to Waterloo include PPG Silent Night, Behr Rush Hour, Benjamin Moore Spellbound. Waterloo has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 13, Waterloo creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a cool neutral, Waterloo pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Waterloo
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Waterloo
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Waterloo
#536872
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#636C95
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Waterloo
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Waterloo 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Waterloo.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Waterloo — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Waterloo have?
Waterloo by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Waterloo from other brands?
The closest matches are Silent Night by PPG (#526771), Rush Hour by Behr (#526873), Spellbound by Benjamin Moore (#4F6570). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Waterloo?
Waterloo has an LRV of 13.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Waterloo's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.