Cool Aqua 2056-40 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #19B0BC, LRV 35 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Calypso from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #19B0BC · 2056-40
Cool Aqua
35%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Cool Aqua Technical Profile
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Cool Aqua in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cool Aqua in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreCool Aqua
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsCalypso
Calypso
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Tropical Lagoon
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Aruba Blue
Behr
Nearly identical
Rushing Stream
Valspar
Very similar
Brookside
Vista Paint
Very similar
Seawall
Kilz
Very similar
Marine Blue
PPG
Very similar
Cyan Sky
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Montego Bay
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pastel Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cool Aqua
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cool Aqua
#19B0BC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4C7CBC
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cool Aqua
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cool 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Cool Aqua.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cool Aqua — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cool Aqua have?
Cool Aqua by Benjamin Moore has a cool (blue) 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 Cool Aqua in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cool Aqua from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cool Aqua are Calypso by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Tropical Lagoon by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Aruba Blue by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cool 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 Cool Aqua?
Cool Aqua has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.9, 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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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 Cool Aqua's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.