ColorplanBenjamin Moore Waterdrop (CC-902) is a very dark blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 19. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Ultra Marine Blue (No.W29). For trim, try White Heaven (2068-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 19.2 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #5C79B3 |
| RGB | 92, 121, 179 |
| HSL | 220°, 36%, 53% |
About Waterdrop
Waterdrop (CC-902) is a very dark, medium-strength blue from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 19, Waterdrop absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Waterdrop read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. Next to Watertown (818), it's darker.
How Waterdrop changes with the light
Waterdrop has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
Waterdrop has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Waterdrop will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Waterdrop close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Waterdrop looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Waterdrop in real homes
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Waterdrop equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 11.2
Also close: Bracing Blue (ΔE 12.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 4.4
Also close: Pitch Blue (ΔE 8.1)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 12.2
Also close: Blueprint (ΔE 13.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Waterdrop questions
What undertone does Waterdrop have?
Waterdrop has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Waterdrop read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Waterdrop a light or dark color?
Waterdrop has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 19.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 19, Waterdrop absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Waterdrop in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Distance SW 6243 (closest available, ΔE 11.2); Farrow & Ball: Ultra Marine Blue No.W29 (close, ΔE 4.4); Behr: Jean Jacket Blue S510-4 (closest available, ΔE 12.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Waterdrop?
Try White Heaven (2068-70) on trim and Polar White (2069-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Waterdrop's undertone.
Where does Waterdrop work best?
Waterdrop works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 19, Waterdrop absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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