Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Aqueous |
| SKU | 0731 |
| Hex | #56A05B |
| RGB | 86, 160, 91 |
| HSL | 124°, 30%, 48% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | green / cool |
| Family | Green |
About Hirshfield's Aqueous
Aqueous sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its green 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.
Aqueous is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
Closest matches at every US brand
20 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 green from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Aqueous within Hirshfield's'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 #56A05B in HSL space. Pair Aqueous 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.
Hirshfield's Aqueous Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Aqueous 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 Hirshfield's 0731 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Aqueous
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Aqueous is Straightforward Green (SW 6935) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Straightforward Green swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Aqueous
At Behr, the closest color to Aqueous is Billiard Room (480D-6) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 29) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Billiard Room swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Aqueous
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Aqueous. The nearest is Sullivan Green (560) at ΔE 4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sullivan Green swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Aqueous
At Valspar, the closest color to Aqueous is Spinach (6004-10C) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spinach swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Aqueous
PPG / Glidden doesn't make a true equivalent of Aqueous — the nearest deck color, Basil Pesto (PPG1226-6), is clearly different (ΔE 5.15). For an exact match, any PPG / Glidden retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0731 instead. See the full Basil Pesto swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Aqueous
Glidden doesn't make a true equivalent of Aqueous — the nearest deck color, Basil Pesto (PPG1226-6), is clearly different (ΔE 5.15). For an exact match, any Glidden retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0731 instead. See the full Basil Pesto swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Aqueous
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Aqueous is Feeling Lucky (128-6DB) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Feeling Lucky swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Aqueous
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Aqueous — the nearest deck color, Welsh Green (HGSW 1283), is clearly different (ΔE 5.91). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0731 instead. See the full Welsh Green swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Aqueous
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Aqueous is Golf Course (DE5601) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 29) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Golf Course swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Aqueous
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Aqueous — the nearest deck color, Magnolia Green (JG-08), is clearly different (ΔE 11.77). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0731 instead. See the full Magnolia Green swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Aqueous
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Aqueous — the nearest deck color, Yeabridge Green (NO. 287), is clearly different (ΔE 11.84). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0731 instead. See the full Yeabridge Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Aqueous
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Aqueous is Aqueous (0731) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aqueous swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Aqueous
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Aqueous — the nearest deck color, Verde (R058), is clearly different (ΔE 10.65). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0731 instead. See the full Verde swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Aqueous
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Aqueous — the nearest deck color, Savoy Cabbage (BD81), is clearly different (ΔE 13.73). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0731 instead. See the full Savoy Cabbage swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Aqueous
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Aqueous — the nearest deck color, Keep It Teal (PNT100-MD-75), is clearly different (ΔE 20.31). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0731 instead. See the full Keep It Teal swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Aqueous
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Aqueous — the nearest deck color, Bronson (BRONSON), is clearly different (ΔE 18.69). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0731 instead. See the full Bronson swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Aqueous
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Aqueous is Antibes Green (ANTIBES GREEN) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 29) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Antibes Green swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Aqueous
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Aqueous — the nearest deck color, Hartford (BD-HF), is clearly different (ΔE 19.15). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0731 instead. See the full Hartford swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Aqueous
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Aqueous — the nearest deck color, Country Gray (285141), is clearly different (ΔE 19.55). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0731 instead. See the full Country Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Aqueous
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Aqueous is Aqueous (0731). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). If Kompozit is your counter, order Aqueous and you'll get the same color. See the full Aqueous swatch →