Same name, different colors
Waterfall: 3 paint colors share this name.
Behr, Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams each sell a color called Waterfall. They are close in name only. Here is how they actually differ.
Side by side
Set next to each other, the differences in value and undertone show up immediately.
BehrWaterfallHDC-CT-16B · #CFDFE2LRV72LightnessVery LightUndertoneCoolView Behr HDC-CT-16B
Benjamin MooreWaterfall2050-50 · #9DCDCBLRV55LightnessLightUndertoneCoolView Benjamin Moore 2050-50
Sherwin-WilliamsWaterfallSW 6750 · #C0E3DALRV71LightnessVery LightUndertoneWarmView Sherwin-Williams SW 6750
The numbers
| Brand | Code | Hex | LRV | Undertone | Family |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behr | HDC-CT-16B | #CFDFE2 | 72 | Cool | Gray |
| Benjamin Moore | 2050-50 | #9DCDCB | 55 | Cool | Teal |
| Sherwin-Williams | SW 6750 | #C0E3DA | 71 | Warm | Teal |
What actually differs
Computed from measured values, not marketing descriptions.
HDC-CT-16B is 17 points lighter than 2050-50.
HDC-CT-16B is 1 point lighter and cooler than SW 6750.
2050-50 is 16 points darker and cooler than SW 6750.
Waterfall · 3 brands
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