Watery 6478 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #B4CCC9, 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.
Ref. #B4CCC9 · 6478
Watery
57%LRV Value
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.
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Watery in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Watery in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsWatery
Nearly identical
BehrMeteor Shower
Meteor Shower
Behr
Nearly identical
Sea Sprite
PPG
Nearly identical
Heavenly Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Seaport
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Quiet Breeze
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Wild Life
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sea Dreams
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Appleton
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Baby Blanket
Kilz
Very similar
Water .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Teresa's Green
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Watery
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
Pure 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Watery.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Watery — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Watery have?
Watery by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Watery in your own space before committing.
What colors match Watery from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Watery are Meteor Shower by Behr (a near-identical match), Sea Sprite by PPG (a near-identical match), Heavenly Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.