Benjamin Moore

Waterloo

CSP-555

Waterloo (BM) is a mid-range blue with cool undertones, hex #5F8EC2. Its LRV of 28.06 places it in the lower-mid reflectance range, absorbing more light than it reflects and lending noticeable depth to walls. The hue leans toward a classic primary blue without strong green or violet shifts.

Within the Benjamin Moore palette, it works alongside Chantilly Lace, Hale Navy, Classic Gray, Revere Pewter, and Edgecomb Gray, providing options from sharp white contrast to warm neutral companionship.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

CSP-555

Collection

Color Stories

Waterloo in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Waterloo under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Waterloo under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

212°

Blue Family

Lightness

57%

Medium

Saturation

45%

Moderate

LRV

28.1
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White
Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#5F8EC2
RGB Decimal
95, 142, 194
RGB Percent
37.3%, 55.7%, 76.1%
HSL
211.5, 44.8%, 56.7%
HSV
211.5, 51.0%, 76.1%
CMYK
51.0%, 26.8%, 0.0%, 23.9%
YIQ
133.9, -44.8, 6.3
XYZ
24.13, 25.67, 54.72
CIE Lab
57.73, -1.19, -31.90
CIE Luv
57.73, -22.15, -49.05
Hunter Lab
50.67, -0.99, -33.96
Decimal
6262466

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

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