Agua Fría 9053 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #9FC5CC, LRV 52 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Alluring Blue from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9FC5CC · 9053
Agua Fría
52%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Agua Fría Technical Profile
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Agua Fría in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Agua Fría in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsAgua Fría
Nearly identical
BehrAlluring Blue
Alluring Blue
Behr
Nearly identical
Sea Sparkle
Valspar
Nearly identical
Wind Blown
Kilz
Nearly identical
Splishy Splash
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Chesapeake Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Gift of the Sea
Vista Paint
Very similar
Surfside
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Tropical Lagoon
PPG
Very similar
Trisha's Eyes
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Dream .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pastel Turquoise
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Agua Fría
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Agua Fría
#9FC5CC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8593AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Agua Fría
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Agua Fría 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Agua Fría.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Agua Fría — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Agua Fría have?
Agua Fría by Sherwin-Williams 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 Agua Fría in your own space before committing.
What colors match Agua Fría from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Agua Fría are Alluring Blue by Behr (a near-identical match), Sea Sparkle by Valspar (a near-identical match), Shaved Ice by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Agua Fría'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 Agua Fría?
Agua Fría has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 51.7, 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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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 Agua Fría's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.