Begonia vs Watery paint color comparison

Begonia vs Watery

BegoniaSherwin-WilliamsvsWaterySherwin-WilliamsΔE 58.7 — Very different colors

Begonia and Watery come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Begonia belongs to the pink-red family and Watery to the blue family. The 31-point LRV gap — 57 for Watery vs 26 for Begonia — means Watery will open up a space more effectively. Where Begonia leans warm, Watery reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 58.7 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Begonia
Sherwin-Williams · 6599
LRV26.2
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6599
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Watery
Sherwin-Williams · 6478
LRV57.2
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6478
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight

Begonia vs Watery Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Begonia on one side and Watery 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.