Watery 6478 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #B4CCC9, estimated LRV 57 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Meteor Shower from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #B4CCC9 · 6478
Watery
57%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
More about Watery
Watery is exactly what the name suggests — a soft, airy blue with a green whisper, like sea glass at LRV 57. It's light enough to feel calm and spacious, which made it a staple for bathrooms, bedrooms, and laundry rooms where you want a touch of color without commitment.
Like all soft blue-greens it shifts with the light, reading more blue in cool daylight and softer under warm bulbs, so sample where it's going. It pairs with crisp whites and natural wood. Behr Meteor Shower and Benjamin Moore Heavenly Blue are its closest cross-brand matches.
Watery Technical Profile
HEX Code#B4CCC9
RGB180, 204, 201
Estimated LRV57.1
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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#B0C8C6
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Heavenly Blue
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#B8CDC8
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Colors That Work With Watery
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Watery
#B4CCC9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#859EAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Watery
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Watery 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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Watery — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Watery have?
Watery by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Watery from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Watery are Meteor Shower by Behr (a close digital match), Sea Sprite by PPG (a close digital match), Heavenly Blue by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Watery'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?
Watery has a estimated lightness value of 57.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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