Hazel vs Watery
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Hazel belongs to the green family and Watery to the blue family. Watery (LRV 57) reflects noticeably more light than Hazel (LRV 50), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 5.7 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Hazel vs Watery in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Hazel and Watery are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. Watery reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Hazel vs Watery Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hazel on one side and Watery on the other.
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.
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