Polished Aqua reads as crisp and architectural — strong in modern spaces, with natural fixed elements (chrome, stone, glass), or as a quiet anchor. At LRV 51 it sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas, soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Skip it if you want a cozy, warm room — cool neutrals can feel sterile under warm bulbs or in low light.
Ref. #A6C3BE · T17-08
Polished Aqua
51%LRV Value
Polished Aqua Technical Profile
What color is Behr Polished Aqua (T17-08)? It's a medium cool neutral — hex #A6C3BE, LRV 51. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Polished Aqua is Dutch Boy Reservoir Teal — a near-identical match on the wall, with Sherwin-Williams Aquaverde and Dutch Boy Patina'D also close. At LRV 51, Polished Aqua sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a cool neutral, Polished Aqua pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. At mid depth, Polished Aqua grounds a space without darkening it — it holds up on lower walls, kitchen islands, and as a wraparound where a lighter neutral would feel washed out. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone. At mid depth Polished Aqua holds its character across bulb temperatures, shifting only slightly warm under 2700K and slightly crisper under cool daylight.
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Colors Similar to Polished Aqua
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Polished Aqua
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Polished Aqua
#A6C3BE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85A0AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Polished Aqua
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Polished 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 Polished 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.
Polished Aqua — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Polished Aqua from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Polished Aqua are Reservoir Teal by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Aquaverde by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Patina'D 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 Polished 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 Polished Aqua?
Polished Aqua has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.9, 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. 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 Polished Aqua depends on the room. Here's how to choose.