Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Aqua Smoke |
| SKU | PPG1034-5 |
| Hex | #8D9FA0 |
| RGB | 141, 159, 160 |
| HSL | 183°, 9%, 59% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About PPG / Glidden Aqua Smoke
Aqua Smoke sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, 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 Smoke 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
18 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
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Aqua Smoke 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 #8D9FA0 in HSL space. Pair Aqua Smoke 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 Smoke Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Aqua Smoke 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 PPG1034-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Aqua Smoke
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Aqua Smoke is Delft (SW 9134). At ΔE 0.73 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Delft and you'll get the same color. See the full Delft swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Aqua Smoke
Behr's nearest match is Teal Wave (ECC-65-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Aqua Smoke without repainting risk. See the full Teal Wave swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Aqua Smoke
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Cloudy Sky (2122-30), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Aqua Smoke without repainting risk. See the full Cloudy Sky swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Aqua Smoke
At Valspar, the closest color to Aqua Smoke is Copacabana (P067) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32.5 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Copacabana swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Aqua Smoke
The closest Glidden equivalent of Aqua Smoke is Aqua Smoke (PPG1034-5). At ΔE 0.37 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). If Glidden is your counter, order Aqua Smoke and you'll get the same color. See the full Aqua Smoke swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Aqua Smoke
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Aqua Smoke is Neutraled Blue (429-4DB). At ΔE 0.73 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Neutraled Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Neutraled Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Aqua Smoke
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Aqua Smoke is Aqua Reservoir (HGSW 3304). At ΔE 0.73 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Aqua Reservoir and you'll get the same color. See the full Aqua Reservoir swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Aqua Smoke
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Aqua Smoke is Bracing Winds (DESS37) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bracing Winds swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Aqua Smoke
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Display (JG-84), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Aqua Smoke without repainting risk. See the full Display swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Aqua Smoke
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Sardine (NO. CB8), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Aqua Smoke without repainting risk. See the full Sardine swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Aqua Smoke
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is North Beach Blue (0485), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Aqua Smoke without repainting risk. See the full North Beach Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Aqua Smoke
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Aqua Smoke. The nearest is Kathleen's Garden (0464) at ΔE 3.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Kathleen's Garden swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Aqua Smoke
Rodda's nearest match is Dried Hydrangea (R074), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Aqua Smoke without repainting risk. See the full Dried Hydrangea swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Aqua Smoke
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Aqua Smoke is Cousteau (C2-713) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cousteau swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Aqua Smoke
Clare has no exact twin of Aqua Smoke. The nearest is Good Jeans (PNT100-LT-38) at ΔE 3.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good Jeans swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Aqua Smoke
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Aqua Smoke. The nearest is Twin Peaks (TWIN PEAKS) at ΔE 4.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Twin Peaks swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Aqua Smoke
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Aqua Smoke. The nearest is Blue Harbor (371675) at ΔE 3.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Harbor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Aqua Smoke
Kompozit has no exact twin of Aqua Smoke. The nearest is Kathleen's Garden (0464) at ΔE 3.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Kathleen's Garden swatch →