Aqua Blue 1151-5 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #5E97A9, estimated 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.
PPG · #5E97A9 · 1151-5
Aqua Blue
27%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Aqua Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#5E97A9
RGB94, 151, 169
Estimated LRV27.4
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandPPG
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
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#5B92A2
Close digital match
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#5699AA
Close digital match
Blessed Blue
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#6197A4
Close digital match
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#659AA7
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Colors That Work With Aqua Blue
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Aqua Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Aqua Blue are Manitou Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Blue Toile by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Blessed Blue by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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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.