Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Waterloo |
| SKU | CSP-555 |
| Hex | #5F8EC2 |
| RGB | 95, 142, 194 |
| HSL | 212°, 45%, 57% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Benjamin Moore Waterloo
Waterloo sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Waterloo is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
Closest matches by brand
13 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all blue from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Waterloo within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #5F8EC2 in HSL space. Pair Waterloo with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Benjamin Moore Waterloo Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Waterloo from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Benjamin Moore CSP-555 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Waterloo
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Waterloo is Dazzle (SW 6962) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 22 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dazzle swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Waterloo
The closest Behr equivalent of Waterloo is Brisk Blue (S530-5). At ΔE 0.53 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 28). If Behr is your counter, order Brisk Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Brisk Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Waterloo
At Valspar, the closest color to Waterloo is Blue Shock (4005-10B) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28.1 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Shock swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Waterloo
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Waterloo is Blueberry Popover (PPG1244-5) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blueberry Popover swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Waterloo
At Glidden, the closest color to Waterloo is Bright Sailing Sky Blue (25BB 30/318) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bright Sailing Sky Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Waterloo
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Waterloo is Endless Summer (139-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 22 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Endless Summer swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Waterloo
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Waterloo. The nearest is Scanda (HGSW 1383) at ΔE 4.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Scanda swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Waterloo
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Waterloo is Genteel Blue (DET589) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Genteel Blue swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Waterloo
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Waterloo is Cook's Blue (NO. 237) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cook's Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Waterloo
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Waterloo. The nearest is Bashful Blue (0611) at ΔE 4.26 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bashful Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Waterloo
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Waterloo is Bashful Blue (0611) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bashful Blue swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Waterloo
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Waterloo. The nearest is Swallow Tail (C2-765) at ΔE 4.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Swallow Tail swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Waterloo
At Kompozit, the closest color to Waterloo is Bashful Blue (0611) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bashful Blue swatch →