Colonial Aqua 1148-4 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A1BDBF, LRV 48 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sea Star from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A1BDBF · 1148-4
Colonial Aqua
48%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Colonial Aqua Technical Profile
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Colonial Aqua in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Colonial Aqua in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGColonial Aqua
Nearly identical
ValsparSea Star
Sea Star
Valspar
Nearly identical
Bell Bottoms
Kilz
Nearly identical
Oslo Blue
Behr
Nearly identical
Buxton Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Festoon Aqua
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Grayed Aqua
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Powder Mill
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Water .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Lucinda
Vista Paint
Very similar
Lucinda
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Colonial Aqua
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Colonial Aqua
#A1BDBF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8596AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Colonial Aqua
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Colonial 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Colonial Aqua.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Colonial Aqua — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Colonial Aqua have?
Colonial Aqua by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Colonial Aqua in your own space before committing.
What colors match Colonial Aqua from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Colonial Aqua are Sea Star by Valspar (a near-identical match), Bell Bottoms by Kilz (a near-identical match), Oslo Blue by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Colonial 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 Colonial Aqua?
Colonial Aqua has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 47.7, 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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