Water Mark (PPU12-14)
A very light blue-gray. Cool and airy.
About Behr Water Mark
Water Mark (PPU12-14) is a blue from Behr's collection with an LRV of 62 and soft cool blue undertones. A very light blue-gray. Cool and airy.
With a light-to-medium LRV of 62, Water Mark sits in a versatile sweet spot. It has enough depth to read as more than a white or off-white, adding real color and character to a room, while still reflecting enough light to keep spaces feeling open and airy. This is the range where most popular whole-house colors live, because they offer warmth and personality without making rooms feel smaller.
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
Water Mark has an LRV of 62, placing it in the light range on the 0-to-100 scale. LRV measures the percentage of visible light a color reflects. A pure black has an LRV of 0 and a pure white has an LRV of 100. Understanding a color's LRV helps you predict how it will feel in your space: higher LRV means brighter and more spacious, lower LRV means cozier and more intimate.
Undertone Analysis
Water Mark has soft cool blue undertones. Undertones are the subtle background colors that become visible in different lighting conditions. Even colors that look "neutral" in the store will reveal their undertones once they are on your walls and interacting with natural light, artificial light, and the colors around them.
A very light blue-gray. Cool and airy. Cool undertones like these pair naturally with other cool elements: gray-toned wood, chrome and silver hardware, white marble, and cool-toned textiles. They can feel disconnected from strongly warm elements like honey oak or brass, so consider your existing finishes before committing.
Lighting Behavior
The blue is soft and barely there. Reads as a cool off-white.
Every paint color looks different depending on the light source in your room. South-facing rooms get warm, direct sunlight that brings out yellow and warm undertones. North-facing rooms get cool, indirect light that emphasizes blue and gray undertones. East-facing rooms are bright and warm in the morning, cooler in the afternoon. West-facing rooms are the opposite: cool morning, warm afternoon. Incandescent and warm LED bulbs push colors warmer, while cool-white LEDs and fluorescent tubes push colors cooler. To avoid surprises, always test Water Mark with a physical sample on your actual wall, and observe it at different times of day before committing.
Best Rooms for Water Mark
Behr recommends Water Mark for: bathroom, bedroom, hallway, nursery.
Closest Matches in Other Brands
Find the closest equivalent to Behr Water Mark from other paint brands. Matches are calculated using Delta E (CIE2000), the industry standard for measuring perceptual color difference.
Sherwin Williams Matches
Benjamin Moore Matches
Distant Gray is more neutral.
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These colors pair beautifully with Water Mark for a cohesive palette. Use them for trim, accents, adjacent rooms, or furniture to create a well-designed space.
Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Behr Water Mark is Reflection (SW 7661) with a Delta E of 3.8, which rates as a "good match" match. Reflection is close. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart, while 2 to 4 means the difference is subtle.
Water Mark has soft cool blue undertones. A very light blue-gray. Cool and airy. Undertones become most visible when the color is on a large surface like a wall, and they shift depending on the light source in your room. Always test with a physical sample in your specific space to see how the undertones interact with your lighting, flooring, and furnishings.
Water Mark (PPU12-14) has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 62, which puts it in the light range. LRV measures the percentage of light a color reflects on a scale from 0 (pure black) to 100 (pure white). At 62, this is a medium-depth color that adds warmth and character while still reflecting a reasonable amount of light.
Water Mark leans cool. The soft cool blue undertones give it a crisp, fresh quality. It pairs well with chrome, silver, cool-toned wood, and white marble. In south-facing rooms with warm light, the cool undertones help keep the color from feeling too warm.
Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.