Aqua Marina 816 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #8EAEDA, LRV 41 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Parlor from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8EAEDA · 816
Aqua Marina
41%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Aqua Marina in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Aqua Marina in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreAqua Marina
Nearly identical
Vista PaintBlue Parlor
Blue Parlor
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Simply Periwinkle
Valspar
Nearly identical
Blue Parlor
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Blue Marina
PPG
Very similar
Blueberry Popover
Behr
Very similar
Never Blue
Kilz
Very similar
Blue Cue
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Celestial
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Provencal Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Aqua Marina
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Aqua Marina
#8EAEDA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7F7AB8
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Aqua Marina
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Aqua Marina 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Aqua Marina.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Aqua Marina — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Aqua Marina have?
Aqua Marina by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Aqua Marina in your own space before committing.
What colors match Aqua Marina from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Aqua Marina are Blue Parlor by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Simply Periwinkle by Valspar (a near-identical match), Blue Parlor by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Aqua Marina'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 Aqua Marina?
Aqua Marina has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Aqua Marina's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.