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Benjamin Moore Watertown 818

Watertown

Benjamin Moore

818

About Watertown by Benjamin Moore

Watertown 818 by Benjamin Moore is a dark cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 21% and hue near 217° for steady results across rooms. Strong choice for accents, offices, or media rooms. Pairs well with crisp whites, charcoal, and light woods.

Brightness: 20.6%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #5b7eb7

RGB: 91, 126, 183

Hue217°

Saturation39%

Lightness54%

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

Is Watertown 818 a warm or cool color?
Watertown 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 Watertown?
Watertown sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 217°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Watertown?
Brightness is about 21%. Saturation is around 39%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 54%. Hue is close to 217°. The hex value is #5b7eb7. The RGB value is 91, 126, 183.
Is Watertown better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Watertown has brightness around 21%. 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 Watertown?
You can match Watertown 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 Watertown work best in a home?
Watertown 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 Watertown compare to a pure white paint?
Watertown 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 Watertown 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 Watertown 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 Watertown. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

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