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Benjamin Moore Waterloo CSP-555

Waterloo

Benjamin Moore

CSP-555

About Waterloo by Benjamin Moore

Waterloo CSP-555 by Benjamin Moore is a dark cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 26% and hue near 212° for steady results across rooms. Strong choice for accents, offices, or media rooms. Pairs well with crisp whites, charcoal, and light woods.

Brightness: 25.7%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #5f8ec2

RGB: 95, 142, 194

Hue212°

Saturation45%

Lightness57%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Waterloo 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 Waterloo looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Waterloo CSP-555 a warm or cool color?
Waterloo by Benjamin Moore is a cool deeper color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Waterloo?
Waterloo sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 212°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Waterloo?
Brightness is about 26%. Saturation is around 45%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 57%. Hue is close to 212°. The hex value is #5f8ec2. The RGB value is 95, 142, 194.
Is Waterloo better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Waterloo has brightness around 26%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Waterloo?
You can match Waterloo 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 Waterloo work best in a home?
Waterloo works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Waterloo compare to a pure white paint?
Waterloo is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and deeper 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 Waterloo 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 Waterloo 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 Waterloo. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

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