Acapulco Aqua 7480 is a neutral paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #82A9AA, LRV 36 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Green Sea from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #82A9AA · 7480
Acapulco Aqua
36%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Acapulco Aqua Technical Profile
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Acapulco Aqua in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Acapulco Aqua in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintAcapulco Aqua
Nearly identical
PPGBlue Green Sea
Blue Green Sea
PPG
Nearly identical
Weathered Teal
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Boca Raton Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Schooner
Behr
Very similar
Barrier Reef
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Drizzle
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Fog Blue
Valspar
Very similar
Blue Sage
Kilz
Very similar
Pastel Turquoise
RAL
Very similar
Viscaya
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Water .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Acapulco Aqua
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Acapulco Aqua
#82A9AA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8598AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Acapulco Aqua
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Acapulco 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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Acapulco 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.
Acapulco Aqua — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Acapulco Aqua have?
Acapulco Aqua by Vista Paint has a neutral 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 Acapulco Aqua in your own space before committing.
What colors match Acapulco Aqua from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Acapulco Aqua are Blue Green Sea by PPG (a near-identical match), Weathered Teal by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Boca Raton Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Acapulco 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 Acapulco Aqua?
Acapulco Aqua has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 36.0, 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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