Looking for the perfect pale blue paint color for your home? Let’s talk about Behr Watery and if it might be right for your home!
A color combo that never seems to go out of style is the beautiful mix of gray, blue, and green.
When these three combine, it's soothing and calming, yet the combo also brings a certain sophistication that instantly makes a room feel put together.
These hues feel welcoming and familiar, and often pair seamlessly with other colors, finishes, and decor styles. They provide a subtle pop of color while still feeling neutral and calm.
One such gray-blue-green option is Watery by Behr. Let's talk about the details of this gorgeous paint color!
Watery, Behr, HDC-CT-26
Watery is a soft, pale blue, giving off a restful, relaxed vibe. Its gray-green tones keep it soft and calm.
Color Family
Watery is in the gray family.
Light Reflectance Value
49
Light Reflective Value is the measurement of how much light a color bounces around. This is on a scale of 0 to 100 with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white.
With an LRV of 49, Watery is a light to mid paint color. It’s not overly saturated but still provides some color. It will hold up beautifully in both bright and dim spaces.
RGB Colors
R: 174 G: 189 B: 187
RGB describes the amount of each color - red, green, and blue - present in a color. This is on a scale of 0 to 255 for each color. This is basically the color mix to make the color!
Hex Code
#AEBDBB
Undertones
Watery is a gray paint color that appears pale blue due to its blue undertones. It also has subtle green undertones.
In south-facing rooms with lots of natural light, Watery leans warmer. You may see some of those green undertones peeking through. It feels fresh and inviting.
In north-facing rooms or spaces with less natural light, Watery shifts cooler, taking on more blue tones. It’s a great way to add a calming, serene vibe to darker rooms.
It's very important to swatch colors on your wall to make sure they look good – day and night – in your actual space before committing.
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Best uses
Water looks great in just about any room. Here are some of the best places to use it:
- Living rooms
- Bedrooms
- Kitchens
- Bathrooms
- Home exterior
- Interior doors
- Cabinets
- Furniture
Similar Colors
- Behr Gray Wool
- Sherwin Williams Rain
- Benjamin Moore Wedgewood Gray
- Behr Greenwich Village
- Sherwin Williams Niebla Azul
- Benjamin Moore Yarmouth Blue
- Behr Rocky Mountain Sky
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Coordinating Colors
Watery is one of those colors that’s easy to pair with just about anything!
It works beautifully with whites, tans, grays, greiges, browns, and blacks. For a softer look, you can combine it with shades of green, blue, or gray.
If you want a bit of contrast, try pairing it with golden tones or soft pinks.
Darker blues / greens:
- Hidden Gem
- Nocturne Blue
- Adirondack Blue
- Dragonfly
- Ecological
Soft pinks / mauves:
- Malted
- Cameo Stone
- Stolen Kiss
- Rosewater
- Castilian Pink
Warm golden neutrals:
- Harvest Brown
- Baja
- Midtown
- Khaki Shade
- Practical Tan
Trim Colors
Watery looks great with soft whites for trim.
Watery color palette
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FAQS
Here are some frequently asked questions about Watery.
What's the difference: Behr Watery vs SW Watery?
Behr Watery and Sherwin Williams Watery share many similarities: a mid-toned blue-green hue, a relaxed coastal vibe. However, there are some key differences.
Behr Watery is more blue-gray, softer, and darker. SW Watery is blue-green, more saturated, and lighter.
Swatching both colors will help you see the difference and decide which one suits your style best.
What color is Behr Watery?
Watery is a soft pale blue with gray-green tones. It feels restful and calm.
Is Behr Watery a good choice for a bedroom?
Yes, Behr Watery is a good choice for a bedroom. This gray-blue-green hue feels calm and peaceful, ideal for a room where you're trying to rest!
Watery is neutral enough to pair well with many other colors, finishes, and decor styles, making it an easy choice for a bedroom or any other space.
Give it a swatch in your bedroom to see what you think.
Does Watery go with Behr Hidden Gem?
Yes, Watery pairs well with Hidden Gem, which was named Behr's 2026 Color of the Year.
Swatch the two together in your home and see what you think! These two would pair nicely together in a living room, den, home office, or bedroom.
What is Behr's Color of the Month, January 2019?
Behr's Color of the Month, January 2019, is Watery, a soft, pale blue with gray-green tones. It feels relaxing and peaceful.
What are the undertones of Behr Watery?
Watery is a tricky one. It's technically a gray paint color, but it appears pale blue due to its blue undertones. It also has subtle green undertones.
In brighter spaces, Watery will lean warmer and a bit more blue-green. In darker spaces, Watery will lean cooler and more blue or blue-gray.
Before you go...
So, you've found the perfect paint color, but here's the thing - there's another big decision you have to make: picking the right paint sheen. Seriously, the level of glossiness can totally change how your color looks on the walls and how long the paint lasts!
Check out our complete guide to understanding paint sheens.
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Thanks for reading!
Meg Hemmelgarn is a freelance writer and home decor + DIY blogger who loves to talk about paint colors. She and her husband are currently renovating their third fixer upper. You can see their projects on her blog, Green With Decor.
