Water's Edge vs Hardwick White

Water's Edge is a Benjamin Moore color while Hardwick White comes from Farrow & Ball. Water's Edge reads as blue-grey, while Hardwick White reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 44 vs 31, Hardwick White will read as the brighter of the two — a 12-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Water's Edge's cool character against Hardwick White's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 17.6, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Water's Edge
Benjamin Moore · 1635
Hex#86989E
LRV31.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1635
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball · 5
Hex#b5afa0
LRV43.7
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number5
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Water's Edge vs Hardwick White Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Water's Edge on one side and Hardwick White on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

More Water's Edge comparisons

See how Water's Edge stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Water's Edge
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Water's Edge
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Water's Edge
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Water's Edge is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Water's Edge
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Water's Edge
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Nearly identical in tone

Mizzle
Water's Edge
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Water's Edge
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
Water's Edge
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Water's Edge
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Water's Edge reads slightly lighter

French Gray
Water's Edge
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray reads slightly lighter

Naval
Water's Edge
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Water's Edge is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Water's Edge
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Bancha
Water's Edge
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Water's Edge reads noticeably lighter

Pure White
Water's Edge
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Water's Edge
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Water's Edge reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Water's Edge
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
Water's Edge
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Water's Edge
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Water's Edge
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Water's Edge reads noticeably lighter

Skimming Stone
Water's Edge
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Water's Edge
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue reads slightly lighter

Calamine
Water's Edge
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Water's Edge
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Water's Edge reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Water's Edge
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Water's Edge reads noticeably lighter

Saybrook Sage
Water's Edge
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Water's Edge
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

Pine Needle
Water's Edge
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Water's Edge reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Water's Edge
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Water's Edge reads slightly lighter

Guilford Green
Water's Edge
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green is the lighter choice

Just Walnut
Water's Edge
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice