Aquatint 6936 is a green paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #B8E7DE and LRV 73. Its closest cross-brand match is Barely Aqua from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B8E7DE · 6936
Aquatint
73%LRV Value
Aquatint Technical Profile
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Aquatint in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Aquatint in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsAquatint
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sBarely Aqua
Barely Aqua
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Barely Aqua
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Ocean Spray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Aqua Sky
PPG
Nearly identical
Summer Festival
Behr
Nearly identical
Hint of Turquoise
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Tropical Waterfall
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Sea Lily
Valspar
Very similar
Sprout .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Vintage Aqua
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Aquatint
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
Pure 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Aquatint.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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 near-identical match), Barely Aqua by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Ocean Spray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Aquatint depends on the room. Here's how to choose.