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Sherwin Williams

Aquaverde

SW 9051

Aquaverde from Sherwin-Williams is a muted aquatic blue with soft green undertones, sitting at hex #A3C0BD. Its LRV of 49 delivers moderate brightness, offering enough clarity to open up a space without pushing into pastel territory. The green inflection distinguishes it from straight blues, lending a softened, coastal character that becomes more pronounced under natural light.

It aligns well with creamy whites like Alabaster for contrast, while analogous tones such as Rainwashed or Window Pane build a cohesive, airy palette. Deeper navy or charcoal accents can be used to anchor its understated cool temperature.
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Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 9051

Aquaverde in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Aquaverde under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Aquaverde under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Cyan/Teal

Strength

Medium

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

174°

Cyan Family

Lightness

70%

Medium

Saturation

19%

Muted

LRV

49.0
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#A3C0BD
RGB Decimal
163, 192, 189
RGB Percent
63.9%, 75.3%, 74.1%
HSL
173.8, 18.7%, 69.6%
HSV
173.8, 15.1%, 75.3%
CMYK
15.1%, 0.0%, 1.6%, 24.7%
YIQ
183.0, -16.3, -7.1
XYZ
43.14, 49.16, 55.36
CIE Lab
75.55, -10.36, -1.78
CIE Luv
75.55, -15.27, -0.93
Hunter Lab
70.11, -9.42, -1.68
Decimal
10731709

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

AquaverdeCatalinaPacific RimGrand Prix

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

AquaverdeJulep GreenWhispering SpringEvening Mist

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

AquaverdeLychee BerrySmoky QuartzBerry Taffy

Analogous

Adjacent colors

AquaverdePeaceKind GreenSoul Sister

Cool Shades

Cool spectrum

AquaverdePeaceInnuendoSoul Sister

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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