Barely Aqua 0692 is a green paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #BAE9E0, LRV 74 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ocean Spray from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BAE9E0 · 0692
Barely Aqua
74%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Barely Aqua Technical Profile
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Barely Aqua in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Barely Aqua in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sBarely Aqua
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreOcean Spray
Ocean Spray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Barely Aqua
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Wind Speed
Behr
Nearly identical
Aqua Sky
PPG
Nearly identical
Sea Lily
Valspar
Nearly identical
Hint of Turquoise
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Tropical Waterfall
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Tame Teal
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sprout .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Vintage Aqua
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Barely Aqua
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Barely Aqua
#BAE9E0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#79A5B9
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Barely Aqua
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Barely 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 Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to Barely Aqua.
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Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Barely Aqua — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Barely Aqua have?
Barely Aqua by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Barely Aqua in your own space before committing.
What colors match Barely Aqua from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Barely Aqua are Ocean Spray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Barely Aqua by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Seagrove by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Barely 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 Barely Aqua?
Barely Aqua has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 74.1, 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.
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