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Sherwin-Williams AquariumSW 6767 · #3AA9AE · LRV 32

Aquarium reads as a cool blue-green tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Sherwin-Williams SW 6767 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

SHERWIN-WILLIAMS AQUARIUM
RGB 58, 169, 174LRV 32

Color spec

BrandSherwin-Williams
NameAquarium
SKUSW 6767
Hex#3AA9AE
RGB58, 169, 174
HSL183°, 50%, 45%
LRV32
Undertonecool blue-green tone
FamilyTeal
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About Sherwin-Williams Aquarium

Aquarium sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, 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.

Aquarium 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

11 brands within ΔE 5

The 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.

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.56
All teal at Behr →
S460-5 · #46A5AA · ΔE 1.56 · LRV 31
P480-6 · #29ABB4 · ΔE 1.61 · LRV 33
HDC-SP16-06 · #20AEB1 · ΔE 2.23 · LRV 34
M470-6 · #30A5A2 · ΔE 3.59 · LRV 30

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.97
All teal at Benjamin Moore →
733 · #3AA9A9 · ΔE 1.97 · LRV 33
2056-40 · #18AFBB · ΔE 3.03 · LRV 37
2055-40 · #12ABBE · ΔE 4.83 · LRV 33

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.39
All teal at Valspar →
5004-10B · #01A2AD · ΔE 3.39 · LRV 28.3
5007-8A · #4AABA6 · ΔE 3.92 · LRV 33.2
M249 · #01A7B8 · ΔE 4.26 · LRV 31.1
5006-10B · #10B0AC · ΔE 4.63 · LRV 34.1

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.62
All teal at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1234-5 · #4FB3B3 · ΔE 3.62 · LRV 37
PPG1147-5 · #56A2A0 · ΔE 4.08 · LRV 30

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.53
All teal at Glidden →
88GG 32/346 · #1FA4AE · ΔE 2.53 · LRV 32

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 0
All teal at Dutch Boy →
233-6DB · #3AA9AE · ΔE 0 · LRV 32
133-6DB · #01A8B1 · ΔE 2.16 · LRV 31
132-6DB · #19AEB9 · ΔE 2.64 · LRV 34
134-6DB · #2CA8B9 · ΔE 4.34 · LRV 32
HGSW 1323 · #3AA9AE · ΔE 0 · LRV 32
HGSW 6767 · #3AA9AE · ΔE 0 · LRV 32
HGSW 1333 · #4DA6B2 · ΔE 3.86 · LRV 32
HGSW 6774 · #4DA6B2 · ΔE 3.86 · LRV 32

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.14
All teal at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5739 · #4BA4A9 · ΔE 2.14 · LRV 29
DE5732 · #0DACA7 · ΔE 4.69 · LRV 30
DET543 · #61A9A5 · ΔE 4.75 · LRV 34
DEFD46 · #569FA7 · ΔE 4.75 · LRV 31

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.66
All teal at Diamond Vogel →
0682 · #00A4A4 · ΔE 3.66 · LRV 29
0681 · #2CB7B9 · ΔE 4.27 · LRV 38

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 4
All teal at Hirshfield's →
0682 · #00A0A2 · ΔE 4 · LRV 30
0681 · #00B5B8 · ΔE 4.05 · LRV 39

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 4
All teal at Kompozit →
0682 · #00A0A2 · ΔE 4 · LRV 28
0681 · #00B5B8 · ΔE 4.05 · LRV 37

Similar Sherwin-Williams colors

closest in the Sherwin-Williams deck

The nearest shades to Aquarium within Sherwin-Williams's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

SW 6774 · LRV 32
SW 6781 · LRV 30
SW 6950 · LRV 34
SW 6946 · LRV 29
SW 6760 · LRV 33
SW 6788 · LRV 28

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #3AA9AE in HSL space. Pair Aquarium with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#3AA9AE + #AE3F3A
TRIADIC
#3AA9AE · #AE3AA9 · #A9AE3A
ANALOGOUS
#3AAE79 · #3AA9AE · #3A6FAE

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.81:1fail
Sample text on black
7.47:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Sherwin-Williams Aquarium Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Aquarium 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 Sherwin-Williams SW 6767 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Behr Equivalent of Aquarium

Behr's nearest match is Aruba Blue (P480-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Aquarium without repainting risk. See the full Aruba Blue swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Aquarium

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Palm Coast Teal (733), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Aquarium without repainting risk. See the full Palm Coast Teal swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Aquarium

Valspar has no exact twin of Aquarium. The nearest is Twilight Meadow (5007-8A) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33.2 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Twilight Meadow swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Aquarium

At Glidden, the closest color to Aquarium is Marine Blue (88GG 32/346) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marine Blue swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Aquarium

The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Aquarium is Western Green (233-6DB). 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 32 vs 32). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Western Green and you'll get the same color. See the full Western Green swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Aquarium

The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Aquarium is Pursuit of Teal (HGSW 1323). 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 32 vs 32). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Pursuit of Teal and you'll get the same color. See the full Pursuit of Teal swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Aquarium

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Aquarium is Montego Bay (DE5739) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Montego Bay swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Aquarium

Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Aquarium. The nearest is Pleasant Stream (0682) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pleasant Stream swatch →

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