Antiqued Aqua QE-42 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BAC9C0, 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.
Ref. #BAC9C0 · QE-42
Antiqued Aqua
58%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Antiqued Aqua Technical Profile
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Antiqued Aqua in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Antiqued Aqua in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrAntiqued Aqua
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSylvan Mist
Sylvan Mist
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Amelia
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Blue Shamrock
PPG
Nearly identical
Amelia
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Peridot Sparkle
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Teresa's Green
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Patina Creek
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Water .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Piedmont
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Ocean Froth
Valspar
Nearly identical
Bleached Cypress
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Antiqued Aqua
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Antiqued Aqua.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Antiqued Aqua in your own space before committing.
What colors match Antiqued Aqua from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Antiqued Aqua are Sylvan Mist by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Amelia by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Blue Shamrock by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Antiqued Aqua's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.