Ref. #8AC6BD · 75
Holiday Turquoise
50%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Holiday Turquoise Technical Profile
What color is Holiday Turquoise? It's a medium cool blue with the hex code #8AC6BD. Colors similar to Holiday Turquoise include Kilz Celadon Plate, PPG Caribbean Crush, Dunn-Edwards Tranquil Teal. Holiday Turquoise has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 50, Holiday Turquoise sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Holiday Turquoise
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Holiday Turquoise
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Holiday Turquoise
#8AC6BD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#849FAE
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Holiday Turquoise
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Holiday Turquoise 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 Holiday Turquoise.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Holiday Turquoise — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Holiday Turquoise have?
Holiday Turquoise by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Holiday Turquoise from other brands?
The closest matches are Celadon Plate by Kilz (#8BC7C0), Caribbean Crush by PPG (#86C7BF), Tranquil Teal by Dunn-Edwards (#8AC7BB). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Holiday Turquoise?
Holiday Turquoise has an LRV of 49.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Why Holiday Turquoise's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.