Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Waterloo |
| SKU | HGSW 9141 |
| Hex | #536872 |
| RGB | 83, 104, 114 |
| HSL | 199°, 16%, 39% |
| LRV | 14 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Blue |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Waterloo
With an LRV of 14, Waterloo is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its teal 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Waterloo works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
Closest matches by brand
17 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
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Waterloo within HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams'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 #536872 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.
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams 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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 9141 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Waterloo
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Waterloo is Waterloo (SW 9141). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 14). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Waterloo and you'll get the same color. See the full Waterloo swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Waterloo
The closest Behr equivalent of Waterloo is Rush Hour (MQ5-25). At ΔE 0.47 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 14). If Behr is your counter, order Rush Hour and you'll get the same color. See the full Rush Hour swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Waterloo
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Waterloo is Nocturnal Gray (2135-30) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 14) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nocturnal Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Waterloo
At Valspar, the closest color to Waterloo is Smoky Pitch (4007-4B) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 12.1 vs 14) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Pitch swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Waterloo
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Waterloo is Silent Night (PPG1153-6). At ΔE 0.78 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 14). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Silent Night and you'll get the same color. See the full Silent Night swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Waterloo
The closest Glidden equivalent of Waterloo is Silent Night (PPG1153-6). At ΔE 0.37 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 14). If Glidden is your counter, order Silent Night and you'll get the same color. See the full Silent Night swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Waterloo
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Waterloo is Grayed Navy (431-5DB). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 14). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Grayed Navy and you'll get the same color. See the full Grayed Navy swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Waterloo
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Waterloo is Before the Storm (DE5796) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 14) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Before the Storm swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Waterloo
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Waterloo. The nearest is Inchyra Blue (NO. 289) at ΔE 4.04 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Inchyra Blue swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Waterloo
Rodda has no exact twin of Waterloo. The nearest is Midnight Surf (R095) at ΔE 4.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Midnight Surf swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Waterloo
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Waterloo. The nearest is Scallywag (C2-727) at ΔE 4.16 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Scallywag swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Waterloo
Clare has no exact twin of Waterloo. The nearest is Nearly Navy (PNT100-DP-65) at ΔE 4.07 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Nearly Navy swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Waterloo
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Waterloo is Newbury Port (NEWBURY PORT) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 11 vs 14) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Newbury Port swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Waterloo
Backdrop has no exact twin of Waterloo. The nearest is Mom Jeans (BD-MJ) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mom Jeans swatch →