Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Aquaverde |
| SKU | HGSW 9051 |
| Hex | #A3C0BD |
| RGB | 163, 192, 189 |
| HSL | 174°, 19%, 70% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Aquaverde
Aquaverde sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, 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.
Aquaverde 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 at every US brand
14 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Dutch Boy
PPG / Glidden
Benjamin Moore
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Valspar
Magnolia Home
Clare
Dunn-Edwards
Backdrop
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Aquaverde within HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams'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 #A3C0BD in HSL space. Pair Aquaverde 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.
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Aquaverde Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Aquaverde 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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 9051 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Aquaverde
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Aquaverde is Aquaverde (SW 9051). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Aquaverde and you'll get the same color. See the full Aquaverde swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Aquaverde
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Frosty Glade (PPG1146-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Aquaverde without repainting risk. See the full Frosty Glade swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Aquaverde
At Behr, the closest color to Aquaverde is Cascade Green (MQ6-36) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cascade Green swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Aquaverde
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Aquaverde is Misty Morn (C2-702) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Misty Morn swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Aquaverde
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Aquaverde is Rainwash (331-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rainwash swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Aquaverde
At Kompozit, the closest color to Aquaverde is Plunge (0701) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Plunge swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Aquaverde
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Aquaverde is Blue Ground (NO. 210) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Ground swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Aquaverde
At Valspar, the closest color to Aquaverde is Sea Star (8003-39C) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sea Star swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Aquaverde
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Aquaverde is Wedgewood Gray (HC-146) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wedgewood Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Aquaverde
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Aquaverde is Plunge (0701) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Plunge swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Aquaverde
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Aquaverde. The nearest is Texas Summer (JG-64) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Texas Summer swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Aquaverde
Dunn-Edwards doesn't make a true equivalent of Aquaverde — the nearest deck color, Rainsong (DET541), is clearly different (ΔE 5.3). For an exact match, any Dunn-Edwards retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 9051 instead. See the full Rainsong swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Aquaverde
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Aquaverde — the nearest deck color, Lost in the 80s (BD-LO), is clearly different (ΔE 8.78). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 9051 instead. See the full Lost in the 80s swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Aquaverde
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Aquaverde — the nearest deck color, Cloud Watching (PNT100-MD-73), is clearly different (ΔE 9.77). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 9051 instead. See the full Cloud Watching swatch →