Colonial Aqua 1148-4 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A1BDBF, estimated 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.
PPG · #A1BDBF · 1148-4
Colonial Aqua
48%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Colonial Aqua Technical Profile
HEX Code#A1BDBF
RGB161, 189, 191
Estimated LRV47.7
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandPPG
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#A5BFC2
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#A6C1C1
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#A6BDBF
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Colors That Work With Colonial Aqua
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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
Digital 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
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Colonial Aqua from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Colonial Aqua are Sea Star by Valspar (a close digital match), Bell Bottoms by Kilz (a close digital match), Oslo Blue by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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