Aquifer MQ6-08 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #9BC7C6, estimated LRV 52 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dream .04 from Colorhouse (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #9BC7C6 · MQ6-08
Aquifer
52%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Aquifer Technical Profile
HEX Code#9BC7C6
RGB155, 199, 198
Estimated LRV51.9
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 Familyblue
BrandBehr
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dream .04
Colorhouse
#9CC7C4
Close digital match
Raindrop
Sherwin-Williams
#9EC6C6
Close digital match
Teal Twilight
Vista Paint
#9EC6C3
Close digital match
Waterfall
Benjamin Moore
#9ECECC
Close digital match
Pitter Patter
PPG
#9BC2BD
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Sea Seeker
Valspar
#93C5C9
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Hirshfield's
#8CC1C2
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Glacial Waters
Kilz
#8EC7CB
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Patina'D
Dutch Boy
#A7C6BF
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Fountain City
Dunn-Edwards
#9CD4CF
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RAL
#84C3BE
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Colors That Work With Aquifer
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Aquifer
#9BC7C6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#859AAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Aquifer
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Aquifer 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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Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Aquifer — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Aquifer have?
Aquifer by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue 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 Aquifer from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Aquifer are Dream .04 by Colorhouse (a close digital match), Raindrop by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Teal Twilight by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Aquifer'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 Aquifer?
Aquifer has a estimated lightness value of 51.9, 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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