Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Cool Aqua |
| SKU | 2056-40 |
| Hex | #18AFBB |
| RGB | 24, 175, 187 |
| HSL | 184°, 77%, 41% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Benjamin Moore Cool Aqua
Cool Aqua sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, 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.
Cool Aqua 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
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Cool 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 #18AFBB in HSL space. Pair Cool 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 Cool Aqua Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Cool 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 2056-40 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cool Aqua
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Cool Aqua is Calypso (SW 6950). At ΔE 0.7 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 37). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Calypso and you'll get the same color. See the full Calypso swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Cool Aqua
Behr's nearest match is Aruba Blue (P480-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 37) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Cool Aqua without repainting risk. See the full Aruba Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Cool Aqua
At Valspar, the closest color to Cool Aqua is Utopia Beckons (V029-2) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37.8 vs 37) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Utopia Beckons swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Cool Aqua
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Cool Aqua. The nearest is Jamaican Sea (PPG1236-6) at ΔE 4.41 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 31 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Jamaican Sea swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Cool Aqua
Glidden has no exact twin of Cool Aqua. The nearest is Splash Of Teal (17BG 36/333) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Splash Of Teal swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Cool Aqua
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Cool Aqua is Tropical Lagoon (132-6DB). At ΔE 0.45 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 37). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Tropical Lagoon and you'll get the same color. See the full Tropical Lagoon swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cool Aqua
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Cool Aqua is Pursuit of Teal (HGSW 1323) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 37) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pursuit of Teal swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Cool Aqua
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Cool Aqua. The nearest is Sarah's Garden (0674) at ΔE 3.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sarah's Garden swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Cool Aqua
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Cool Aqua. The nearest is Cyan Sky (0681) at ΔE 3.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cyan Sky swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Cool Aqua
Kompozit has no exact twin of Cool Aqua. The nearest is Cyan Sky (0681) at ΔE 3.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cyan Sky swatch →