Aquatint 6936 is a green paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #B8E7DE and estimated LRV 73. Its closest cross-brand match is Barely Aqua from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #B8E7DE · 6936
Aquatint
73%Estimated LRV
Aquatint Technical Profile
HEX Code#B8E7DE
RGB184, 231, 222
Estimated LRV72.6
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Color Familygreen
BrandSherwin-Williams
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#BAE9E0
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#BBE9DE
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#BBEBE3
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#BFEBE5
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#B5E1DB
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Colors That Work With Aquatint
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Aquatint
#B8E7DE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7BA5B7
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Aquatint
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Aquatint 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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Aquatint — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Aquatint from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Aquatint are Barely Aqua by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Barely Aqua by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Ocean Spray by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Aquatint'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 Aquatint?
Aquatint has a estimated lightness value of 72.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Aquatint depends on the room. Here's how to choose.