Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Aquaverde |
| SKU | SW 9051 |
| Hex | #A3C0BD |
| RGB | 163, 192, 189 |
| HSL | 174°, 19%, 70% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Sherwin-Williams Aquaverde
Aquaverde 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.
Aquaverde 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
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 teal from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Aquaverde 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 #A3C0BD in HSL space. Pair Aquaverde 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 Aquaverde Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Aquaverde 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 9051 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Aquaverde
At Behr, the closest color to Aquaverde is Cascade Green (MQ6-36) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cascade Green swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Aquaverde
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Aquaverde is Wedgewood Gray (HC-146) — very close at ΔE 3.32, 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 Wedgewood Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Aquaverde
At Valspar, the closest color to Aquaverde is Sea Star (8003-39C) — very close at ΔE 3.22, 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 Sea Star swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Aquaverde
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Frosty Glade (PPG1146-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Aquaverde without repainting risk. See the full Frosty Glade swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Aquaverde
Glidden's nearest match is Frosty Glade (PPG1146-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Aquaverde without repainting risk. See the full Frosty Glade swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Aquaverde
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Aquaverde is Rainwash (331-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rainwash swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Aquaverde
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Aquaverde is Worn Turquoise (HGSW 2315). 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 Worn Turquoise and you'll get the same color. See the full Worn Turquoise swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Aquaverde
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Aquaverde. The nearest is Texas Summer (JG-64) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Texas Summer swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Aquaverde
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Ancona Blue (NO. 9805), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Aquaverde without repainting risk. See the full Ancona Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Aquaverde
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Aquaverde is Plunge (0701) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Plunge swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Aquaverde
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Aquaverde is Plunge (0701) — very close at ΔE 2.73, 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 Plunge swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Aquaverde
Rodda has no exact twin of Aquaverde. The nearest is Verdigris (CA185) at ΔE 4.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Verdigris swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Aquaverde
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Aquaverde is Misty Morn (C2-702) — very close at ΔE 2.22, 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 Misty Morn swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Aquaverde
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Aquaverde. The nearest is Costa (COSTA) at ΔE 3.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Costa swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Aquaverde
Annie Sloan's nearest match is Svenska Blue (SVENSKA BLUE), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Aquaverde without repainting risk. See the full Svenska Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Aquaverde
At Kompozit, the closest color to Aquaverde is Plunge (0701) — very close at ΔE 2.73, 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 Plunge swatch →