Timid Blue vs Waterscape paint color comparison

Timid Blue vs Waterscape

Timid BlueSherwin-WilliamsvsWaterscapeSherwin-WilliamsΔE 9.8 — Noticeable difference

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Timid Blue reads as blue-green, while Waterscape reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Timid Blue (LRV 79) reflects noticeably more light than Waterscape (LRV 62), a difference of 18 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 9.8 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Timid Blue
Sherwin-Williams · 6490
LRV79.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6490
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Waterscape
Sherwin-Williams · 6470
LRV61.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6470
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight

Timid Blue vs Waterscape Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Timid Blue on one side and Waterscape 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.