# Sherwin Williams Watery

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/watery-sw-6478](https://plan-home.com/color/watery-sw-6478)

Sherwin Williams Watery SW 6478 is a light, muted blue-green with a soft gray cast that keeps it from reading overly bright. Its cool aqua character is most noticeable in clean daylight, while warmer indoor bulbs can bring forward its quieter green-gray side. Watery has enough color for a bathroom, laundry room, or bedroom wall, yet its pale depth keeps larger spaces from feeling heavily saturated. Pair it with crisp white trim, pale oak, weathered wood, and brushed nickel for a clean, coastal-leaning look without relying on bold contrast. It also makes a gentle choice for painted cabinetry or a front door when surrounded by neutral siding and stone.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Watery
- **Color code:** SW 6478
- **HEX:** #b4ccc9
- **RGB:** 180, 204, 201
- **LRV:** 57.17%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** green, blue
- **Collections:** Teen Space, Living Well, Precious Baby, Coastal Calm, 2015 Voyage

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 172° Saturation: 11.76% Value: 80.0%
- **HSL:** hsl(172, 19, 75)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 11.76 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 1.47 Key: 20.0
- **YIQ:** Y: 196.482 I: -13.338 Q: -6.01
- **XYZ:** X: 50.955 Y: 57.105 Z: 63.58
- **CIE Lab:** L:80.239 a:-8.642 b:-1.238
- **CIE Luv:** L:80.239 u:-12.787 v:-0.394
- **Decimal:** 11848905
- **Hunter Lab:** 75.568, -11.883, 3.013

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Clear Pond](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-clear-pond)
- [Benjamin Moore Heavenly Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-heavenly-blue-709)
- [Behr Malaysian Mist](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-malaysian-mist)
- [Benjamin Moore Seacliff Heights](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-seacliff-heights-688)
- [Benjamin Moore Gossamer Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-gossamer-blue-2123-40)
- [Behr Fresh Tone](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-fresh-tone)
- [Behr Dayflower](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-dayflower)
- [Benjamin Moore Yarmouth Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-yarmouth-blue-hc-150)
- [Benjamin Moore Spring Sky](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-spring-sky-674)
- [Benjamin Moore Annapolis Green](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-annapolis-green-687)
- [Sherwin Williams Tidewater](https://plan-home.com/color/tidewater-sw-6477)
- [Benjamin Moore Warm Springs](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-warm-springs-682)
- [Behr Moon Glass](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-moon-glass)
- [Sherwin Williams Waterscape](https://plan-home.com/color/waterscape-sw-6470)
- [Benjamin Moore Bali](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-bali-702)
- [Benjamin Moore Woodlawn Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-woodlawn-blue-hc-147)
- [Benjamin Moore Wedgewood Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-wedgewood-gray-hc-146)
- [Benjamin Moore Galt Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-galt-blue-cw-560)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Rainsong](https://plan-home.com/color/rainsong-sw-9681)
- [Sherwin Williams Snowdrop](https://plan-home.com/color/snowdrop-sw-6511)
- [Sherwin Williams Tidewater](https://plan-home.com/color/tidewater-sw-6477)
- [Sherwin Williams Faraway Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/faraway-blue-sw-7133)
- [Sherwin Williams Carefree](https://plan-home.com/color/carefree-sw-6777)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Aquaverde](https://plan-home.com/color/aquaverde-sw-9051)
- [Sherwin Williams Festoon Aqua](https://plan-home.com/color/festoon-aqua-sw-0019)
- [Sherwin Williams Drizzle](https://plan-home.com/color/drizzle-sw-6479)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Whimsical White](https://plan-home.com/color/whimsical-white-sw-6826)
- [Sherwin Williams Chaise Mauve](https://plan-home.com/color/chaise-mauve-sw-6016)
- [Sherwin Williams Thistle](https://plan-home.com/color/thistle-sw-6283)
- [Sherwin Williams Wallflower](https://plan-home.com/color/wallflower-sw-6281)
- [Sherwin Williams Raisin](https://plan-home.com/color/raisin-sw-7630)
- [Sherwin Williams River Rouge](https://plan-home.com/color/river-rouge-sw-6026)
- [Sherwin Williams Mauve Finery](https://plan-home.com/color/mauve-finery-sw-6282)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/blue-paint-colors/sw6478

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.