Almost Aqua by PPG paint color
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Ref. #98DDC5 · 1229-3

Almost Aqua

62%LRV Value
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Almost Aqua 1229-3 is a green paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #98DDC5, LRV 62 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Return to Paradise from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Almost Aqua Technical Profile

HEX Code#98DDC5
RGB152, 221, 197
LRV62.4
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygreen
BrandPPG

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Almost Aqua in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Almost Aqua in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

PPGAlmost Aqua
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreReturn to Paradise

Return to Paradise

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Montpelier Green

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Pageant Green

Behr

Nearly identical

Summer Sonata

Vista Paint

Very similar

Turquoise Tower

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Sea Treasure

Valspar

Very similar

Wintermint

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Tantalizing Teal

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Green Surf

Kilz

Very similar

Water .07

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Light Green

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Almost Aqua

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Almost Aqua

#98DDC5

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#7AAEB8

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Almost Aqua

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Pageant Green

Complement

Vintage Victorian

Almost Aqua Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Clover Leaf

Pop

Green Pear

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Totally Teal

Pop

Tutti Frutti

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Magic Magenta

Pop

Calypso Berry

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Almost Aqua.

San Juan Spritz

PPG · 17-29

#97D4C0

Jacob'S Jade

PPG · 90GY 65/275

#A3E1BD

Mountain Mint

PPG · 1227-3

#A7E0C2

Flowering Cactus

PPG · 1228-3

#A2D4BD

Whirlpool

PPG · 1230-3

#A5D8CD

Bali Hai Teal

PPG · 56GG 64/258

#91DED5

More green colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Peas in a Pod

Dunn-Edwards · DE5586

#7B9459

Grape Leaves

Behr · 400D-6

#89A833

Paradise Sky

Behr · P470-4

#70FED2

Kenden Gardens

Dutch Boy · 227-7DB

#4B5D3B

Enchanted Forest

Valspar · 6004-8C

#609B4F

Sweet Honeydew Melon

Benjamin Moore · 2033-70

#E4F7E6

Almost Aqua — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Almost Aqua have?
Almost Aqua by PPG 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 Almost Aqua in your own space before committing.
What colors match Almost Aqua from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Almost Aqua are Return to Paradise by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Montpelier Green by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Pageant Green by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Almost 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 Almost Aqua?
Almost Aqua has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 62.4, 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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