Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Dusty Aqua |
| SKU | PPG10-29 |
| Hex | #A2B5AA |
| RGB | 162, 181, 170 |
| HSL | 145°, 11%, 67% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Green |
About PPG / Glidden Dusty Aqua
Dusty Aqua sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, 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.
Dusty Aqua 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 by brand
17 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 green 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
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Dusty Aqua 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 #A2B5AA in HSL space. Pair Dusty 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.
PPG / Glidden Dusty Aqua Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Dusty 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 PPG / Glidden PPG10-29 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dusty Aqua
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Dusty Aqua is Forever Green (SW 9653) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Forever Green swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Dusty Aqua
Behr's nearest match is Aquatone (PMD-100), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Dusty Aqua without repainting risk. See the full Aquatone swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Dusty Aqua
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Dusty Aqua is Raindance (1572) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Raindance swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Dusty Aqua
Valspar's nearest match is Gray Embrace (V099-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45.8 vs 44) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Dusty Aqua without repainting risk. See the full Gray Embrace swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Dusty Aqua
The closest Glidden equivalent of Dusty Aqua is Dusty Aqua (PPG10-29). At ΔE 0.43 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). If Glidden is your counter, order Dusty Aqua and you'll get the same color. See the full Dusty Aqua swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Dusty Aqua
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Dusty Aqua is Silvered Teal (427-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 44) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silvered Teal swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Dusty Aqua
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Pistachio Ice Cream (DE5717), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 44) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Dusty Aqua without repainting risk. See the full Pistachio Ice Cream swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Dusty Aqua
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Dusty Aqua is Local Greenhouse (JG-68) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Local Greenhouse swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Dusty Aqua
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Pond Green (NO. G7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 44) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Dusty Aqua without repainting risk. See the full Pond Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Dusty Aqua
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Dusty Aqua is Gaelic Garden (0463) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gaelic Garden swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Dusty Aqua
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Dusty Aqua is Gaelic Garden (0463) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gaelic Garden swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Dusty Aqua
Rodda has no exact twin of Dusty Aqua. The nearest is Patina (CA190) at ΔE 4.16 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Patina swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Dusty Aqua
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Dusty Aqua is Portage (C2-942) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Portage swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Dusty Aqua
At Clare, the closest color to Dusty Aqua is Make Waves (PNT100-MD-43) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Make Waves swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Dusty Aqua
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Dusty Aqua. The nearest is Svenska Blue (SVENSKA BLUE) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Svenska Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Dusty Aqua
At Kompozit, the closest color to Dusty Aqua is Gaelic Garden (0463) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gaelic Garden swatch →