Tranquil Aqua 7611 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #7C9AA0, LRV 30 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ocean Melody from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7C9AA0 · 7611
Tranquil Aqua
30%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Tranquil Aqua Technical Profile
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Tranquil Aqua in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tranquil 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-WilliamsTranquil Aqua
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sOcean Melody
Ocean Melody
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Ocean Melody
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lakeview
Behr
Nearly identical
Cathedral Glass
PPG
Nearly identical
Laid-Back Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Hemlock
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Stone Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Neptune'S Rings
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Water .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Estuary
Kilz
Very similar
Skipping Stones
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tranquil Aqua
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tranquil Aqua
#7C9AA0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8592AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tranquil Aqua
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tranquil 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 Tranquil Aqua.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tranquil Aqua — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tranquil Aqua have?
Tranquil Aqua by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Tranquil Aqua in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tranquil Aqua from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tranquil Aqua are Ocean Melody by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Ocean Melody by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Lakeview by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tranquil 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 Tranquil Aqua?
Tranquil Aqua has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.9, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Tranquil Aqua's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.