Watery
Sherwin-Williams's Watery is a blue shade whose quieter details emerge through comparison. Its blue classifications hint at the directions it may take as daylight, lamps and neighboring colors move around it. Because screens flatten both light and texture, sample the paint beside the finishes that will ultimately surround it.
Hex
#B4CCC9LRV
57.17
Watery's Color Strip
Watery is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Tidewater and Aquaverde. The strip spans from Tidewater at the lightest end to Cape Verde at the deepest. Strip 170 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Watery in Rooms
Follow Watery from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 38 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
4 Kitchen Photos
4 kitchen images place Watery (6478) in a hardworking room where color meets movement and strong surfaces. An LRV of 57.2 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Kitchen walls in Watery create a bright, airy cooking space with soft, contemporary appeal.
@deneenco
Kitchen accent wall in Watery brightens the space while maintaining a cohesive design palette.
@graywood.designs
Kitchen painted in Watery showcases how soft, neutral tones enhance natural light and cabinetry.
@saraevalentin
Watery kitchen walls create a fresh, clean backdrop for stainless steel appliances and wood counters.
@saraevalentin
12 Misc Photos
12 sourced room photos give the gallery a lived-in point of reference. Together they show Watery (6478) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.
Wall paneling painted in Watery adds texture and architectural interest to this modern home.
@graywood.designs
4 Front Door Photos
Watery (6478) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: Its cool classification can bring a composed, clean tension to warmer finishes. Test it under direct sun, porch shade and evening exterior light.
Front door in Watery makes a sophisticated statement while complementing the home's architectural style.
@jaucula
Front door painted Watery makes a welcoming statement at the home's entrance.
@nestoakpark
Exterior door in Watery coordinates beautifully with traditional architectural details.
@lc_group_kuwait
Entryway door finished in Watery sets a peaceful, inviting first impression.
@poshtadesign
1 Dining Room Photo
1 dining room image trace Watery (6478) through the room’s change from everyday meals to evening occasions. Its place within 2015 Voyage and Coastal Calm hints at the range of palettes it can inhabit.
Dining room accent wall in Watery adds subtle color while maintaining an elegant, cohesive look.
@dane811
5 Bathroom Photos
Viewed across 5 bathroom images in a compact setting where tile, fixtures and color sit close together, Watery (6478) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. An LRV of 57.2 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Bathroom walls in Watery create a clean, refreshing environment with spa-like calm and tranquility.
@jepropertycare
Bathroom walls wrapped in Watery create a spa-like, restful atmosphere.
@hartley_group
Vanity area in Watery enhances the bright, airy bathroom design.
@hartley_group
Bathroom features Watery on all walls for cohesive, calming style.
@hartley_group
Master bath walls in Watery deliver a serene, hotel-quality sanctuary.
@hartley_group
1 Living Room Photo
Watery (6478) brings its blue character into a space shaped by conversation, quiet evenings and changing daylight. Its midtone saturation keeps the color expressive without letting it dominate every surface around it.
Living room walls in Watery reflect natural light with a calm, tranquil tone.
@ourmsstarknest
3 House Photos
Its place within 2015 Voyage and Coastal Calm hints at the range of palettes it can inhabit. In this setting, let full daylight, cloud cover and long evening shadows and roofing, masonry, timber, planting and trim guide the final sample decision.
House exterior walls showcase Watery's sophisticated, muted blue-gray tone.
@melynnerust
Home siding in Watery provides a cool, coastal-inspired curb appeal.
@melynnerust
Exterior painted Watery harmonizes with landscaping and architectural elements.
@gingerwins
4 Bedroom Photos
Watery (6478) moves through 4 bedroom images without becoming a fixed prescription for the room. Its cool classification can bring a composed, clean tension to warmer finishes.
Bedroom walls in Watery complement natural textiles and boho furnishings.
@daydreamingkat1404
Bedroom painted Watery establishes a peaceful retreat for rest.
@daydreamingkat1404
Wall paneling in Watery adds architectural interest to the bedroom design.
@tristartables
Bedroom features Watery on walls and trim for unified sophistication.
@arlieandanna
4 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Against countertops, hardware, splashbacks and flooring, Watery (6478) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. An LRV of 57.2 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Kitchen cabinets refinished in Watery brighten the entire cooking space.
@danslelakehouse
Cabinet transformation using Watery creates a modern, refreshed kitchen aesthetic.
@mommashort3
Lower kitchen cabinets glow in soft Watery blue for a coastal refresh.
@mommashort3
Painted cabinet fronts in Watery create a serene cooking space.
@stacey_poofing_the_pillows
Coordinating Colors
Shell White reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 57), opening up a space where Watery encloses it.
At LRV 74 vs 57, Aged White is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
Similar Colors
A 4-point LRV gap (62 vs 57) makes Waterscape the marginally brighter of the two.
A 9-point LRV gap (66 vs 57) makes Meander Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 57 and 55, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 79 vs 57, Whimsical White is decisively the brighter choice.
Watery reads slightly lighter (LRV 57 vs 46), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 7-point LRV gap (64 vs 57) makes Wallflower the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 57 vs 12, Watery is decisively the brighter choice.
Watery reads slightly lighter (LRV 57 vs 51), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Lighter Colors
Faraway Blue reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 57), opening up a space where Watery encloses it.
Darker Colors
A 11-point LRV gap (57 vs 46) makes Watery the marginally brighter of the two.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Warmed by undertones of green, this lively blue feels light and coastal. Bring a bright, beachy energy to your space.