Interesting Aqua 6220 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #9BAFB2, 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.
Ref. #9BAFB2 · 6220
Interesting Aqua
41%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Interesting Aqua Technical Profile
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Interesting Aqua in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Interesting Aqua in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsInteresting Aqua
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSilken Blue
Silken Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Powder Mill
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Blue Arrow
Valspar
Nearly identical
Stormy Bay
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Quiet Moment
Behr
Nearly identical
Wonder Land
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Water .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Blue By You
PPG
Very similar
Tempest Wind
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sardine
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Chambray Blue
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Interesting Aqua
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Interesting Aqua
#9BAFB2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8594AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Interesting Aqua
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Interesting Aqua 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 Interesting Aqua.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Interesting Aqua — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Interesting Aqua have?
Interesting Aqua by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Interesting Aqua in your own space before committing.
What colors match Interesting Aqua from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Interesting Aqua are Silken Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Powder Mill by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Blue Arrow by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Interesting Aqua'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 Interesting Aqua?
Interesting Aqua has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 40.8, 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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