Aqua Blue 1151-5 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #5E97A9, LRV 27 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Manitou Blue from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5E97A9 · 1151-5
Aqua Blue
27%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Aqua Blue Technical Profile
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Aqua Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Aqua Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGAqua Blue
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsManitou Blue
Manitou Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Blue Toile
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Blessed Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Blessed Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Winter Lake
Behr
Very similar
Yacht Club
Kilz
Very similar
Aqua Dance
Valspar
Very similar
Aegean Sea
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Bay Harbor Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pastel Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Water .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Aqua Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Aqua Blue
#5E97A9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858FAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Aqua Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Aqua Blue 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Aqua Blue.
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 Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Aqua Blue have?
Aqua Blue by PPG 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 Aqua Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Aqua Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Aqua Blue are Manitou Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Blue Toile by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Blessed Blue by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Aqua Blue'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 Blue?
Aqua Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 27.4, 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 Aqua Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.