Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Aqua Revival |
| SKU | HDC-WR15-9 |
| Hex | #51A093 |
| RGB | 81, 160, 147 |
| HSL | 170°, 33%, 47% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Aqua Revival
Aqua Revival sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, 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 Revival 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
11 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
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Aqua Revival 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 #51A093 in HSL space. Pair Aqua Revival 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 Revival Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Aqua Revival 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 HDC-WR15-9 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Aqua Revival
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Aqua Revival is Jargon Jade (SW 6753) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jargon Jade swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Aqua Revival
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Captivating Teal (649), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Aqua Revival without repainting risk. See the full Captivating Teal swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Aqua Revival
Valspar has no exact twin of Aqua Revival. The nearest is Harmony in Green (V063-4) at ΔE 4.31 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27.7 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Harmony in Green swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Aqua Revival
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Aqua Revival is Derby Green (PPG1140-5) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Derby Green swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Aqua Revival
At Glidden, the closest color to Aqua Revival is Treasure Isle (PPG1141-5) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Treasure Isle swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Aqua Revival
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Aqua Revival. The nearest is Adequate Aqua (231-5DB) at ΔE 4.39 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Adequate Aqua swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Aqua Revival
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Aqua Revival is Tropical Cay (HGSW 1303) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tropical Cay swatch →