Antiqued Aqua QE-42 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BAC9C0, estimated LRV 58 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sylvan Mist from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #BAC9C0 · QE-42
Antiqued Aqua
58%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Antiqued Aqua Technical Profile
HEX Code#BAC9C0
RGB186, 201, 192
Estimated LRV58.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Antiqued Aqua
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Antiqued Aqua
#BAC9C0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85ADA9
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Antiqued Aqua
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Antiqued Aqua Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Antiqued Aqua — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Antiqued Aqua have?
Antiqued Aqua by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Antiqued Aqua from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Antiqued Aqua are Sylvan Mist by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Amelia by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Blue Shamrock by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Antiqued Aqua's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Antiqued Aqua?
Antiqued Aqua has a estimated lightness value of 58.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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