Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Aquamarine |
| SKU | V066-3 |
| Hex | #87BDBC |
| RGB | 135, 189, 188 |
| HSL | 179°, 29%, 64% |
| LRV | 45.4 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Valspar Aquamarine
Aquamarine sits in the mid-range at LRV 45.4, 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.
Aquamarine 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
14 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Aquamarine within Valspar'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 #87BDBC in HSL space. Pair Aquamarine 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.
Valspar Aquamarine Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Aquamarine 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 Valspar V066-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Aquamarine
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Aquamarine is Blithe Blue (SW 9052) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45.4) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blithe Blue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Aquamarine
At Behr, the closest color to Aquamarine is Ocean Liner (T14-1) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45.4) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ocean Liner swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Aquamarine
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Spirit in the Sky (676), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45.4) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Aquamarine without repainting risk. See the full Spirit in the Sky swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Aquamarine
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Aquamarine is Caribbean Green (PPG1141-4) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45.4) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Caribbean Green swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Aquamarine
At Glidden, the closest color to Aquamarine is Caribbean Green (PPG1141-4) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45.4) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Caribbean Green swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Aquamarine
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Aquamarine. The nearest is Rockets (233-4DB) at ΔE 4.13 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45.4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rockets swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Aquamarine
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Aquamarine. The nearest is Rapture Blue (HGSW 1334) at ΔE 4.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45.4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rapture Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Aquamarine
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Aquamarine. The nearest is Polished Aqua (DE5724) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 45.4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Polished Aqua swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Aquamarine
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Aquamarine. The nearest is Morning Calm (JG-77) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 45.4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Morning Calm swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Aquamarine
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Stillwater (0687), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 45.4) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Aquamarine without repainting risk. See the full Stillwater swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Aquamarine
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Aquamarine is A Cappella (C2-717) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45.4) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full A Cappella swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Aquamarine
Clare has no exact twin of Aquamarine. The nearest is Vacay (PNT100-LT-44) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 45.4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vacay swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Aquamarine
Kompozit's nearest match is Stillwater (0687), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 45.4) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Aquamarine without repainting risk. See the full Stillwater swatch →