Polished Aqua T17-08 is a neutral paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A6C3BE, LRV 51 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Reservoir Teal from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A6C3BE · T17-08
Polished Aqua
51%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Polished Aqua Technical Profile
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Polished Aqua in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Polished Aqua in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrPolished Aqua
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyReservoir Teal
Reservoir Teal
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Aquaverde
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Dreaming of the Day
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Plunge
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Copenhagen
PPG
Nearly identical
Warm Springs
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Seaport
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Bell Bottoms
Kilz
Very similar
Lake Country
Valspar
Very similar
Dream .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Green Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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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 undertone does Polished Aqua have?
Polished Aqua by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Polished Aqua in your own space before committing.
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) — the best options for getting Polished 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 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.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Polished Aqua's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.