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Benjamin Moore Water Drops 659

Water Drops

Benjamin Moore

659

About Water Drops by Benjamin Moore

Water Drops 659 by Benjamin Moore is a mid cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 74% and hue near 164° for steady results across rooms. Gives balance to offices, kitchens, and entries. Pairs well with crisp whites, charcoal, and light woods.

Brightness: 73.8%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #c2e7dd

RGB: 194, 231, 221

Hue164°

Saturation44%

Lightness83%

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These are close matches to Water Drops from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Water Drops looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Water Drops 659 a warm or cool color?
Water Drops by Benjamin Moore is a cool light color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Water Drops?
Water Drops sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 164°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Water Drops?
Brightness is about 74%. Saturation is around 44%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 83%. Hue is close to 164°. The hex value is #c2e7dd. The RGB value is 194, 231, 221.
Is Water Drops better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Water Drops has brightness around 74%. It can help lift darker spaces without feeling too stark, so it works well in darker rooms, halls, or basements.
Which colors go with Water Drops?
You can match Water Drops with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Water Drops work best in a home?
Water Drops is a good fit for full walls in living rooms, bedrooms, and open spaces, especially where you want a soft cool backdrop. It can also work in lower light areas because it stays fairly bright.
How does Water Drops compare to a pure white paint?
Water Drops is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and light color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Water Drops in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Water Drops in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Water Drops. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Water Drops. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.