A Cappella
C2-717 · #94BFBE · LRV 47 — cool blue-green tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Adirondack Blue22
- 2Van Courtland Blue31
- 3A Cappella47
- 4Ocean Boulevard53
- 5Refresh59
What Color Is A Cappella, Really?
A Cappella reads as a cool blue-green tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how C2 Paint C2-717 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for A Cappella
A Cappella 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.
How Lighting Changes A Cappella
A Cappella sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, 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.
Most complaints about A Cappella are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-717 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Blithe BlueSW 9052 · Sherwin-Williams | 0.8 | 46 | Color page → |
| Behr | Lap Pool BluePPU12-06 · Behr | 2.0 | 46 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Anderson BlueCW-565 · Benjamin Moore | 2.6 | 48 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Nursery WallP101 · Valspar | 3.5 | 45.4 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Wright Blue MistFLLW892 · PPG / Glidden | 2.6 | 48 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Trattoria Teal90GG 48/132 · Glidden | 2.3 | 48 | Color page → |
Similar C2 Paint Colors
The nearest shades to A Cappella within C2 Paint's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #94BFBE in HSL space. Pair A Cappella with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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