Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Interesting Aqua |
| SKU | HGSW 3305 |
| Hex | #9BAFB2 |
| RGB | 155, 175, 178 |
| HSL | 188°, 13%, 65% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Interesting Aqua
Interesting Aqua sits in the mid-range at LRV 41, 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.
Interesting 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
19 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
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Interesting Aqua 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 #9BAFB2 in HSL space. Pair Interesting 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.
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Interesting Aqua Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Interesting 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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 3305 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Interesting Aqua
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Interesting Aqua is Interesting Aqua (SW 6220). 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 41 vs 41). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Interesting Aqua and you'll get the same color. See the full Interesting Aqua swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Interesting Aqua
At Behr, the closest color to Interesting Aqua is Ovation (MQ5-59) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ovation swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Interesting Aqua
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Interesting Aqua is Silken Blue (CSP-670). At ΔE 0.51 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Silken Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Silken Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Interesting Aqua
At Valspar, the closest color to Interesting Aqua is Windswept Clouds (8003-39D) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Windswept Clouds swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Interesting Aqua
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Interesting Aqua is Mountain Stream (PPG1149-4) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mountain Stream swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Interesting Aqua
At Glidden, the closest color to Interesting Aqua is Polaris (PPG10-04) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Polaris swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Interesting Aqua
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Interesting Aqua. The nearest is Fogged In (433-3DB) at ΔE 4.44 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fogged In swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Interesting Aqua
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Interesting Aqua is Easy Breezy Blue (DET553) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Easy Breezy Blue swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Interesting Aqua
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Interesting Aqua. The nearest is Dix Blue (NO. 82) at ΔE 3.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dix Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Interesting Aqua
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Wonder Land (0498), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Interesting Aqua without repainting risk. See the full Wonder Land swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Interesting Aqua
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Stormy Bay (0484), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Interesting Aqua without repainting risk. See the full Stormy Bay swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Interesting Aqua
Rodda has no exact twin of Interesting Aqua. The nearest is Sheer Clouds (R087) at ΔE 4.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sheer Clouds swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Interesting Aqua
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Interesting Aqua is Cadeau (C2-718) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cadeau swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Interesting Aqua
Clare has no exact twin of Interesting Aqua. The nearest is Make Waves (PNT100-MD-43) at ΔE 4.21 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Make Waves swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Interesting Aqua
At Backdrop, the closest color to Interesting Aqua is Underdog (BD-UD) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Underdog swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Interesting Aqua
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Interesting Aqua. The nearest is Blue Harbor (371675) at ΔE 4.01 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Harbor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Interesting Aqua
Kompozit's nearest match is Stormy Bay (0484), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Interesting Aqua without repainting risk. See the full Stormy Bay swatch →