Waterscape
Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, Waterscape remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. We've gathered 9 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#BFD2C9
LRV
61.53
Waterscape's Color Strip
Waterscape is the first shade on this 7-color strip, the lightest in this coordinated family. Strip 169 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Waterscape in Real Rooms
Waterscape has a high LRV of 61.53 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a bathroom, front door, living room, misc and mudroom.
3 Bathroom Photos
In the bathroom, Waterscape brings a spa-like intentionality to the space. It responds well to task lighting and natural light alike, and pairs beautifully with white fixtures, warm wood vanities, or brushed brass hardware for a polished, restful result.
Bathroom walls in Waterscape create a serene, spa-like environment with soft, calming appeal.
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Bathroom painted in Waterscape establishes a calming, spa-inspired atmosphere with soft, natural tones.
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Waterscape walls in this bathroom pair beautifully with marble, brass, and natural wood elements.
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2 Front Door Photos
A front door in Waterscape changes the entire read of a facade without requiring a renovation. The color is strong enough to register from the street but refined enough not to feel like a statement for its own sake. It's the "handshake" of the home.
Front door painted in Waterscape makes a subtle yet elegant statement at this home's entry.
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Front entrance door in Waterscape creates a fresh, inviting first impression with quiet elegance.
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1 Living Room Photo
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Waterscape. In natural light, it reads clean, grounded, and modern; by candlelight or lamp, it deepens into something much more soulful. For a living room that needs to function as a bright morning coffee spot and a moody evening lounge, that tonal range is an invaluable asset.
Living room walls in Waterscape enhance natural light and create an airy, sophisticated space.
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2 Misc Photos
See how Waterscape is used in narrow hallways to create a "gallery" feel. The color provides a steady, rhythmic background that allows a series of framed photos or art pieces to feel like a cohesive, professional installation.
Storage piece painted in Waterscape demonstrates the color's soft, versatile appeal in any room.
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Waterscape transforms painted furniture into a subtle design element that complements neutral interiors.
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1 Mudroom Photo
Painting mudroom cubbies and benches in Waterscape creates a built-in look that feels like a deliberate part of the home's architecture. It turns a utilitarian storage area into a sophisticated "moment" in the house's layout.
Mudroom walls in Waterscape create a bright, welcoming transition space with understated sophistication.
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Coordinating Colors
Green Trance reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 62), opening up a space where Waterscape encloses it.
A 7-point LRV gap (68 vs 62) makes Kestrel White the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 62 vs 32, Waterscape is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
Green Trance reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 62), opening up a space where Waterscape encloses it.
Similar Colors
A 4-point LRV gap (66 vs 62) makes Breaktime the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 64 and 62, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Tidewater reads slightly lighter (LRV 65 vs 62), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 62 vs 60), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 62 vs 59), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 4-point LRV gap (62 vs 57) makes Waterscape the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 62 vs 59), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Waterscape reads slightly lighter (LRV 62 vs 57), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Meander Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 66 vs 62), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 4-point LRV gap (65 vs 62) makes Topiary Tint the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
Whimsical White reflects far more light (LRV 79 vs 62), opening up a space where Waterscape encloses it.
At LRV 62 vs 24, Waterscape is decisively the brighter choice.
Waterscape reflects far more light (LRV 62 vs 17), opening up a space where Plum Dandy encloses it.
Waterscape reflects far more light (LRV 62 vs 30), opening up a space where Thistle encloses it.
With LRVs of 64 and 62, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 11-point LRV gap (62 vs 51) makes Waterscape the marginally brighter of the two.
Waterscape reflects far more light (LRV 62 vs 13), opening up a space where Grape Harvest encloses it.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 79 vs 62, Timid Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
A 4-point LRV gap (66 vs 62) makes Breaktime the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 85 vs 62, Brooklet is decisively the brighter choice.
Darker Colors
Waterscape reflects far more light (LRV 62 vs 34), opening up a space where Verdigreen encloses it.
Waterscape reflects far more light (LRV 62 vs 42), opening up a space where Spearmint encloses it.
A 12-point LRV gap (62 vs 50) makes Waterscape the marginally brighter of the two.
Waterscape reflects far more light (LRV 62 vs 41), opening up a space where Vintage Vessel encloses it.
Waterscape reads slightly lighter (LRV 62 vs 55), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.