Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Tranquil Aqua |
| SKU | SW 7611 |
| Hex | #7C9AA0 |
| RGB | 124, 154, 160 |
| HSL | 190°, 16%, 56% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Sherwin-Williams Tranquil Aqua
Tranquil Aqua sits in the mid-range at LRV 30, 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.
Tranquil Aqua 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
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 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
Clare
Portola Paints
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Tranquil Aqua 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 #7C9AA0 in HSL space. Pair Tranquil 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.
Sherwin-Williams Tranquil Aqua Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Tranquil 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 Sherwin-Williams SW 7611 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Tranquil Aqua
Behr's nearest match is Lakeview (ECC-56-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Tranquil Aqua without repainting risk. See the full Lakeview swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Tranquil Aqua
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Province Blue (2135-40), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Tranquil Aqua without repainting risk. See the full Province Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Tranquil Aqua
At Valspar, the closest color to Tranquil Aqua is Blue Nuthatch (V106-4) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31.1 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Nuthatch swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Tranquil Aqua
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Cathedral Glass (PPG1148-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Tranquil Aqua without repainting risk. See the full Cathedral Glass swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Tranquil Aqua
Glidden's nearest match is Cathedral Glass (PPG1148-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Tranquil Aqua without repainting risk. See the full Cathedral Glass swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Tranquil Aqua
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Tranquil Aqua is Neptune's Rings (431-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.9, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Neptune's Rings swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tranquil Aqua
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Tranquil Aqua is Marine Park (HGSW 3314) — very close at ΔE 2.91, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marine Park swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Tranquil Aqua
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Tranquil Aqua. The nearest is Sir Drake (JG-02) at ΔE 4.35 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sir Drake swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Tranquil Aqua
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Tranquil Aqua. The nearest is Sugar Bag Light (NO. 29) at ΔE 4.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sugar Bag Light swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Tranquil Aqua
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Tranquil Aqua is Nichols Beach (H048) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nichols Beach swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Tranquil Aqua
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Tranquil Aqua is Ocean Melody (0499). At ΔE 0.64 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Ocean Melody and you'll get the same color. See the full Ocean Melody swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Tranquil Aqua
Rodda has no exact twin of Tranquil Aqua. The nearest is Whale Migration (R081) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Whale Migration swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Tranquil Aqua
Clare has no exact twin of Tranquil Aqua. The nearest is Blue Ivy (PNT100-MD-39) at ΔE 3.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Ivy swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Tranquil Aqua
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Tranquil Aqua is Ocean Melody (0499). At ΔE 0.64 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). If Kompozit is your counter, order Ocean Melody and you'll get the same color. See the full Ocean Melody swatch →