Aruba Aqua works as a warm neutral anchor — pairs cleanly with most existing palettes and reads forgiving across lighting conditions. At LRV 71 it reflects plenty of light, which makes it well-suited for north-facing rooms and smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Skip it if you want a crisp, cool-modern look, or in rooms with heavy north light that can pull its warmth slightly muddy.
Ref. #D1DED3 · ECC-65-1
Aruba Aqua
71%LRV Value
Aruba Aqua Technical Profile
What color is Behr Aruba Aqua (ECC-65-1)? It's a light warm neutral — hex #D1DED3, LRV 71. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Aruba Aqua is Benjamin Moore Colony Green — a near-identical match on the wall, with Benjamin Moore North Shore Green and Dutch Boy Frosted Needles also close. With a Light Reflectance Value of 71, Aruba Aqua reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. As a warm neutral, Aruba Aqua pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. As a lighter neutral, Aruba Aqua works as a whole-room or trim color and keeps adjoining colors reading clean — pair it with crisper whites a step brighter than itself so the trim still separates. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler. Lighter neutrals reveal their undertone most, so Aruba Aqua can swing warmer under 2700K bulbs and cleaner under 4000K daylight — sample it against your trim before committing.
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Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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Colors That Work With Aruba Aqua
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Aruba Aqua
#D1DED3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD9F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Aruba Aqua
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Aruba 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 Aruba Aqua.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Aruba Aqua — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Aruba Aqua from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Aruba Aqua are Colony Green by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), North Shore Green by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Frosted Needles by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Aruba Aqua's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Aruba Aqua?
Aruba Aqua has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 70.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white. That makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Aruba Aqua depends on the room. Here's how to choose.