Aqua Marine K-201 is a blue paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #088E95, LRV 22 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Splashy from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #088E95 · K-201
Aqua Marine
22%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Aqua Marine Technical Profile
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Aqua Marine in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Aqua Marine in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintAqua Marine
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsSplashy
Splashy
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sailing Ship Teal
PPG
Nearly identical
Southwestern Trail
Kilz
Very similar
Deep Lagoon
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Tropical Teal
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Blue Slushie
Behr
Very similar
Turquoise Blue
RAL
Very similar
The Big Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Cool Rain
Valspar
Very similar
Atmosphere
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Vardo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Dream .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Aqua Marine
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Aqua Marine
#088E95
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#3062A0
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Aqua Marine
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Aqua Marine 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 Aqua Marine.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Aqua Marine — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Aqua Marine have?
Aqua Marine by Vista Paint has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Aqua Marine in your own space before committing.
What colors match Aqua Marine from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Aqua Marine are Splashy by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Sailing Ship Teal by PPG (a near-identical match), Southwestern Trail by Kilz (a very close match) — the best options for getting Aqua Marine'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 Aqua Marine?
Aqua Marine has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 21.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Aqua Marine's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.