Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Aquastone |
| SKU | SW 9043 |
| Hex | #89C6B7 |
| RGB | 137, 198, 183 |
| HSL | 165°, 35%, 66% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Sherwin-Williams Aquastone
Aquastone sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, 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.
Aquastone 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
10 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.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Aquastone within Sherwin-Williams'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 #89C6B7 in HSL space. Pair Aquastone 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.
Sherwin-Williams Aquastone Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Aquastone 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 9043 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Aquastone
Behr's nearest match is Bon Voyage (510F-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Aquastone without repainting risk. See the full Bon Voyage swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Aquastone
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Brookdale Gardens (599), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Aquastone without repainting risk. See the full Brookdale Gardens swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Aquastone
At Valspar, the closest color to Aquastone is Float Your Boat (V064-3) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Float Your Boat swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Aquastone
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Aquastone is Caribbean Crush (PPG17-31) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Caribbean Crush swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Aquastone
At Glidden, the closest color to Aquastone is Caribbean Crush (PPG17-31) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Caribbean Crush swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Aquastone
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Aquastone is Tiger Eyes (HGSW 1305). 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 49 vs 49). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Tiger Eyes and you'll get the same color. See the full Tiger Eyes swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Aquastone
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Tranquil Teal (DE5703), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Aquastone without repainting risk. See the full Tranquil Teal swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Aquastone
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Aquastone is Catarina Green (0708) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Catarina Green swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Aquastone
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Catarina Green (0708), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Aquastone without repainting risk. See the full Catarina Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Aquastone
Kompozit's nearest match is Catarina Green (0708), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Aquastone without repainting risk. See the full Catarina Green swatch →