ColorplanBenjamin Moore Watertown (818) is a deep blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 21. 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 | 20.6 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #5B7EB7 |
| RGB | 91, 126, 183 |
| HSL | 217°, 39%, 54% |
About Watertown
Watertown (818) is a deep, medium-strength blue from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 21, Watertown absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
North-facing light makes Watertown 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 Waterdrop (CC-902), it's lighter.
How Watertown changes with the light
Watertown 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
Watertown has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Watertown 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 Watertown close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Watertown looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Watertown in real homes
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Watertown 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 11.5
Also close: Distance (ΔE 11.9)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 4.9
Also close: Cook's Blue (ΔE 6.9)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 11.1
Also close: Blueprint (ΔE 13.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Watertown questions
What undertone does Watertown have?
Watertown has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Watertown read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Watertown a light or dark color?
Watertown has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 20.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 21, Watertown absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Watertown in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Bracing Blue SW 6242 (closest available, ΔE 11.5); Farrow & Ball: Ultra Marine Blue No.W29 (close, ΔE 4.9); Behr: Jean Jacket Blue S510-4 (closest available, ΔE 11.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Watertown?
Try White Heaven (2068-70) on trim and Polar White (2069-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Watertown's undertone.
Where does Watertown work best?
Watertown works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 21, Watertown absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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