Aqua‐Sphere 7613 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #9CB0B3, estimated LRV 41 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Silken Blue from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #9CB0B3 · 7613
Aqua‐Sphere
41%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Aqua‐Sphere Technical Profile
HEX Code#9CB0B3
RGB156, 176, 179
Estimated LRV41.4
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams
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#9CB0B2
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Colors That Work With Aqua‐Sphere
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Aqua‐Sphere
#9CB0B3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8594AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Aqua‐Sphere
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Aqua‐Sphere 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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Aqua‐Sphere — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Aqua‐Sphere have?
Aqua‐Sphere by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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‐Sphere from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Aqua‐Sphere are Silken Blue by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Powder Mill by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Blue Arrow by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Aqua‐Sphere'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‐Sphere?
Aqua‐Sphere has a estimated lightness value of 41.4, 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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