Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Aqua Fresco |
| SKU | M460-5 |
| Hex | #49CAA5 |
| RGB | 73, 202, 165 |
| HSL | 163°, 55%, 54% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Aqua Fresco
Aqua Fresco sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Aqua Fresco is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
7 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 teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Aqua Fresco within Behr'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 #49CAA5 in HSL space. Pair Aqua Fresco 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.
Behr Aqua Fresco Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Aqua Fresco 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 Behr M460-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Aqua Fresco
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Aqua Fresco is Active Green (SW 6986) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 46) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Active Green swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Aqua Fresco
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Aqua Fresco is St. Patty's Day (614) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full St. Patty's Day swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Aqua Fresco
At Valspar, the closest color to Aqua Fresco is Lavish Green (6002-10A) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47.7 vs 46) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lavish Green swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Aqua Fresco
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Aqua Fresco is Tropical Tide (PPG1229-4) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tropical Tide swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Aqua Fresco
At Glidden, the closest color to Aqua Fresco is Tropical Tide (PPG1229-4) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tropical Tide swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Aqua Fresco
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Aqua Fresco. The nearest is Glazed Teal (130-5DB) at ΔE 4.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Glazed Teal swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Aqua Fresco
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Jadeite (DE5683), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It runs noticeably darker (LRV 40 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Aqua Fresco without repainting risk. See the full Jadeite swatch →