Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Aqua Blue |
| SKU | PPG1151-5 |
| Hex | #5E97A9 |
| RGB | 94, 151, 169 |
| HSL | 194°, 30%, 52% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About PPG / Glidden Aqua Blue
Aqua Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, 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.
Aqua Blue 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
12 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
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Aqua Blue within PPG / Glidden'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 #5E97A9 in HSL space. Pair Aqua Blue 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.
PPG / Glidden Aqua Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Aqua Blue 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 PPG / Glidden PPG1151-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Aqua Blue
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Aqua Blue is Lakeshore (SW 6494) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lakeshore swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Aqua Blue
At Behr, the closest color to Aqua Blue is Skipper (570F-5) — very close at ΔE 3.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Skipper swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Aqua Blue
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Blue Toile (748), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Aqua Blue without repainting risk. See the full Blue Toile swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Aqua Blue
Valspar's nearest match is My Skiff (V104-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25.8 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Aqua Blue without repainting risk. See the full My Skiff swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Aqua Blue
The closest Glidden equivalent of Aqua Blue is Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5). 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 27 vs 27). If Glidden is your counter, order Aqua Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Aqua Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Aqua Blue
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Aqua Blue is Beachcomber (HGSW 2333) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Beachcomber swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Aqua Blue
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Aqua Blue. The nearest is Star City (DE5767) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Star City swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Aqua Blue
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Aqua Blue. The nearest is Chinese Blue (NO. 90) at ΔE 4.18 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chinese Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Aqua Blue
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Aqua Blue is Blessed Blue (0667) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blessed Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Aqua Blue
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Aqua Blue is Blessed Blue (0667) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blessed Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Aqua Blue
At Kompozit, the closest color to Aqua Blue is Blessed Blue (0667) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blessed Blue swatch →