Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Antiqued Aqua |
| SKU | 2123-30 |
| Hex | #A0B3B0 |
| RGB | 160, 179, 176 |
| HSL | 171°, 11%, 66% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Benjamin Moore Antiqued Aqua
Antiqued Aqua sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, 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.
Antiqued Aqua is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
20 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 gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Antiqued Aqua 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 #A0B3B0 in HSL space. Pair Antiqued Aqua 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 Antiqued Aqua Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Antiqued Aqua 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 2123-30 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Antiqued Aqua
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Antiqued Aqua is Eventide (SW 9643) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Eventide swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Antiqued Aqua
The closest Behr equivalent of Antiqued Aqua is Veranda Charm (PPF-36). At ΔE 0.73 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 39). If Behr is your counter, order Veranda Charm and you'll get the same color. See the full Veranda Charm swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Antiqued Aqua
At Valspar, the closest color to Antiqued Aqua is Dream Weaver (8004-33D) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dream Weaver swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Antiqued Aqua
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Holly Glen (PPG1144-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Antiqued Aqua without repainting risk. See the full Holly Glen swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Antiqued Aqua
At Glidden, the closest color to Antiqued Aqua is Dusty Aqua (PPG10-29) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 39) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dusty Aqua swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Antiqued Aqua
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Antiqued Aqua is Silvered Teal (427-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silvered Teal swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Antiqued Aqua
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Antiqued Aqua. The nearest is Blue Mountaintop (HGSW 3325) at ΔE 4.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Mountaintop swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Antiqued Aqua
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Antiqued Aqua is Easy Breezy Blue (DET553). At ΔE 0.57 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 39). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Easy Breezy Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Easy Breezy Blue swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Antiqued Aqua
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Antiqued Aqua. The nearest is Pond Green (NO. G7) at ΔE 3.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pond Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Antiqued Aqua
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Antiqued Aqua is Stormy Bay (0484). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 39). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Stormy Bay and you'll get the same color. See the full Stormy Bay swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Antiqued Aqua
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Antiqued Aqua is Gaelic Garden (0463) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 39) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gaelic Garden swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Antiqued Aqua
The closest Rodda equivalent of Antiqued Aqua is Patina (CA190). At ΔE 0.97 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 39). If Rodda is your counter, order Patina and you'll get the same color. See the full Patina swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Antiqued Aqua
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Antiqued Aqua is Cadeau (C2-718). At ΔE 0.8 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 39). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Cadeau and you'll get the same color. See the full Cadeau swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Antiqued Aqua
Clare's nearest match is Make Waves (PNT100-MD-43), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Antiqued Aqua without repainting risk. See the full Make Waves swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Antiqued Aqua
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Antiqued Aqua. The nearest is Svenska Blue (SVENSKA BLUE) at ΔE 4.01 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 48 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Svenska Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Antiqued Aqua
Backdrop has no exact twin of Antiqued Aqua. The nearest is Underdog (BD-UD) at ΔE 4.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Underdog swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Antiqued Aqua
At Kompozit, the closest color to Antiqued Aqua is Gaelic Garden (0463) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 39) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gaelic Garden swatch →